JUNIOR SCHOOL

All students at Cromwell College study a full academic programme designed in accordance with the New Zealand Curriculum Framework. Students in Years 7 – 9 follow a course of study that includes English, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, health, performing arts/music, technology, art, world languages and Maori.

In Year 10 students must study English, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education and health. In addition to these compulsory subjects, students choose two optional subjects from the following selection – art, digital technology DGT, graphics DVC, food technology, workshop technology, financial literacy, languages or music.

In 2015 we launched a Bring Your Own Device BYOD programme for our Year 7 students. Students bring laptops or Chromebooks to school and teachers make use of our high speed wireless internet to explore e-learning opportunities with students.

We believe in a broad education at Cromwell College and make time for learning experiences beyond the classroom with EOTC camps at each junior year level. In Term 1 Year 7 are based at our Watersport Centre and are involved in a wide range of outdoor activity including abseiling, rafting, biking, rogaine, sailing and kayaking. In Year 8, students head to the spectacular Catlins area, staying at the Tautuku Camp for a week in Term 4. Our Watersport Centre is the base for our Year 9 camp where students learn to sail, windsurf and kayak on Lake Dunstan. In Year 10 students camp at Glendhu Bay, Lake Wanaka and are involved in water based activity, walking and a team challenge day.