Level 3 Pathways

Option 1: Te Kura

Students can choose a subject or course that is not taught at SMC. These courses are delivered online.  Have a look at the list provided below. Te Kura students need to be self-motivated independent learners. If you select this option, your current teachers and parents/caregivers will be contacted to ensure that online learning will be a good fit for you.

Te Kura Subjects

Option 2: Gateway / Courses

This subject is ideal for students who enjoy working at their own pace, are interested in exploring pathways beyond school and who want a flexible subject that supports them to learn. It offers Level 3 credits through a mix of three components: classroom based learning, work placements and short courses. The classroom based component focuses on a Job Preparation Standard - Plan a Career Pathway . The work placement component involves gaining credits whilst working on the job (Gateway). Examples of Gateway placements St Mary's students have undertaken in recent years are: mechanic, carpentry, aged care, rehabilitation assistant, retail (Noel Leeming), hospitality, tourism (Te Papa). You attend a placement one school day a week for eight to ten weeks. The short courses component offers opportunities to attend short, skills based, courses run by outside providers both in and out of school.

Option 3: Wellington Trades Academy

A range of courses delivered through Whitireia/Weltec. The student is committed to study at Whitireia/Weltec for 1 or 2 days a week for the whole year. This is an awesome option but due to the time spent out of school, students need to be quite sure that the course they are selecting is an area they would seriously consider further study or a career in. Check out the course options here:

Wellington Trades Academy Website

Option 4: University Paper

Extend yourself and get a taste of what university level learning will be like by completing a university paper/s online. Papers run in the first and second university semester so one paper will last roughly half a school year. Our main providers of 'Star' university papers are the University of Canterbury and University of Otago. Check out their online paper options here:

University of Canterbury options

University of Waikato options

More information on each of the above options can be found here

If you select Pathways as an option please explain which of the four options above you are interested in and the subject/course you would like to take.