St Mary’s College (Wellington) St Mary’s College (Wellington)

Level 1 History

11HI
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Lamond.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open to all Year 10 students. 

History is a literacy-based course


Learning about the past so we understand why our world is the way it is today.


                                                                   

The History course at Level One introduces you to key historical concepts including significance, perspectives, continuity and change, cause and consequence, and vā.

You will get the opportunity to study different topics which allow you to see these concepts in action.

Our topics include local and international contexts:

International      -        Achieving Social Justice

  • Quest for Civil Rights in the United States
  • Pasifika Histories: Colonisation and the Struggle for Independence in Samoa

Local

  • Impact of World War One on New Zealand - Gallipoli, influenza pandemic, Māori war effort - Princess Te Puea and Rua Kenana, Ettie Rout's Safe Sex Campaign
  • Local History: the settlement of our city Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington









Learning Areas:

Social Sciences


Pathway

Level 2 History

History is a very versatile subject. It supports multiple learning and career pathways.
Many History students go on to pursue careers in areas including law, journalism, policy development and research. History skills are transferable in many other areas including medicine, commerce, management, arts and anthropology.

Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Minister of Religion, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Records Adviser, Game Developer, Photographer, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Chemist, Barrister, Automotive Technician, Electrical Engineer, Emergency Management Officer, Civil Engineer, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Environmental Engineer, Fishery Officer, Food Technologist, Gardener, Policy Analyst, Elected Government Representative


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A laptop is required as most learning is online.
Basic stationery - a folder and refill - is required for writing notes and storing activities.


Disclaimer

All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:

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