9SA

Year 9 Samoan

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Taimalelagi.

Students will learn basic greetings and talking about their family and hobbies. There is an emphasis on cultural understanding. Students will participate in many events across languages and explore the culture of the language they study.

Subject Overview

Term 1
Self introduction
Colours
Counting

Term 2
My family
My friend
What I like and dislike

Term 3
Cultural research
Activities in town

Term 4
Cultural events and songs
Revision of the year

Recommended Prior Learning

open entry

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

- B5 notebook

Pathway

If we consider the student has a strong prior knowledge, it is possible for students to jump up a year or to be entered straight at NCEA level 1. This needs to be discussed with the teacher, Dean and Head of Learning Area.

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

There is no assessment in the junior school in Samoan.

Disclaimer

All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:

  • meeting any course entry requirements
  • minimum class sizes
  • the availability of teaching staff

and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.