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title: 'YEAR 12 SUBJECTS'
url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/year-12-subjects'
markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/year-12-subjects.md'
date: '2026-08-01'
description: 'YEAR 12 COURSE SELECTION: Many employers see NCEA Level 2 or above as the basic requirement for a job or apprenticeship. Students interested in a trade or practical vocation can often work towards this and earn NCEA credits at Level 2 while they are at school. Their options can include work experie…'
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# YEAR 12 SUBJECTS
YEAR 12 SUBJECTS
Course Selection
#### YEAR 12 COURSE SELECTION:
Many employers see NCEA Level 2 or above as the basic requirement for a job or apprenticeship. Students interested in a trade or practical vocation can often work towards this and earn NCEA credits at Level 2 while they are at school. Their options can include work experience, a Pathways course at a tertiary education provider, Gateway or STAR. Interested students will be required to apply for a Gateway placement.
Before selecting courses, Year 12 students should explore their options by:
- Comparing the information regarding tertiary options on the Careers NZ website
- Talking to students who are in tertiary study or training now or who have just finished
- Talking to family/whānau/fono, teachers, Deans and the Careers Team about your ideas
- Using the Jobs Database to find out what you need to get into a job of interest
- Use the Course Searcher Tool to look up what and where you can study
- Visit Subject Matcher or Career Quest if you are unsure of your direction
- Volunteering for organisations that interest you in your community
- If you are considering a university pathway, you can refer to the Subject Guides on these websites: AUT, University of Auckland or Canterbury
In Year 12 students must continue to study **[English](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/english/ncea-level-2-english-02eng);** this is to make sure they gain Level 2 University Entrance Literacy. For Year 12 students their Level 2 results are significant, as they are often used by universities, polytechnics and employers as part of their selection process. They are also used to assess eligibility for financial scholarships.
**English is a CORE subject, taken by all students in Year 12**. There are TWO English courses at Level 2: [02ENG (English General](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/english/ncea-level-2-english-02eng), and 02ENA (English Academic). Placement in the courses will depend on students' results in Level 1 English, and will be decided by the Teacher in Charge. \* [English as a Another Language (EAL)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/languages/ncea-english-as-another-language-eal) may also be considered.
For some subjects at NCEA Level 2 there may be pre-requisites. This means students need to have studied a designated Level 1 subject and gained a specified number of credits or achieved certain standards. For example, they will need to have studied Science at NCEA Level 1, and have passed two Level 1 Science externals, one of which must be a Physics external at Merit or above to study Level 2 Physics.
**OPTION SUBJECTS**
Level 2 courses offered at Green Bay High School are listed below in alphabetical order. **Simply click on a subject to find out more information about that particular course**.
- [NCEA Level 2 Accounting (02ACC)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/social-sciences/ncea-level-2-accounting-02acc)
- [NCEA Level 2 Art Design (02DES)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/visual-arts/ncea-level-2-art-design-02des)
- [NCEA Level 2 Art History (02ARH)](hhttps://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/visual-arts/ncea-level-2-art-history-02arh)
- [NCEA Level 2 Biology (02BIO)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/science/ncea-level-2-biology-02bio)
- [NCEA Level 2 Business Studies (02BUS)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/social-sciences/ncea-level-2-business-studies-02bus)
- [NCEA Level 2 Chemistry (02CHE)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/science/ncea-level-2-chemistry-02che)
- [NCEA Level 2 Child Health and Development (02CHD)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/health-physical-education/ncea-level-2-child-health-development-02chd)
- [NCEA Level 2 Computer Studies (02CST)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/digital-technologies/ncea-level-2-computer-studies-02cst)
- [NCEA Level 2 Construction (02CON)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/technology/ncea-level-2-construction-02con)
- [NCEA Level 2 Dance (02DAN)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/performing-arts/ncea-level-2-dance-02dan)
- [NCEA Level 2 Digital Technologies (02DIT)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/digital-technologies/ncea-level-2-digital-technologies-02dit)
- [NCEA Level 2 Digital Technologies - Programming (02DTP)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/digital-technologies/ncea-level-2-digital-technologies-programming-02dtp)
- [NCEA Level 2 Drama (02DRA)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/performing-arts/ncea-level-2-drama-02dra)
- [NCEA Level 2 Earth and Space Science (02ESS)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/science/ncea-level-2-earth-space-science-02ess)
- [NCEA Level 2 Engineering (02EGR)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/technology/ncea-level-2-engineering-02egr)
- [NCEA Level 2 Fashion and Design (02FDS)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/technology/ncea-level-2-fashion-design-02fds)
- [NCEA Level 2 Geography (02GEO)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/social-sciences/ncea-level-2-geography-02geo)
- [NCEA Level 2 German (02GER)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/languages/ncea-level-2-german-02ger)
- [NCEA Level 2 Health Studies (02HES)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/health-physical-education/ncea-level-2-health-studies-02hes)
- [NCEA Level 2 History (02HIS)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/social-sciences/ncea-level-2-history-02his)
- [NCEA Level 2 Hospitality (02HOS)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/home-economics/ncea-level-2-hospitality-02hos)
- [NCEA Level 2 Japanese (02JAP)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/languages/ncea-level-2-japanese-02jap)
- [NCEA Level 2 Mathematics General (02MAG)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/mathematics/ncea-level-2-mathematics-general-02mag)
- [NCEA Level 2 Mathematics with Calculus (02CAL)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/mathematics/ncea-level-2-mathematics-with-calculus-02cal)
- [NCEA Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics (02STA)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/mathematics/ncea-level-2-mathematics-with-statistics-02sta)
- [NCEA Level 2 Media Studies (02MED)](hhttps://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/social-sciences/ncea-level-2-media-studies-02med)
- [NCEA Level 2 Music (02MUS)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/performing-arts/ncea-level-2-music-02mus)
- [NCEA Level 2 Painting (02PTG)](hthttps://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/visual-arts/ncea-level-2-painting-02ptg)
- [NCEA Level 2 Photography (02PHO)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/visual-arts/ncea-level-2-photography-02pho)
- [NCEA Level 2 Physical Education (02PED)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/health-physical-education/ncea-level-2-physical-education-02ped)
- [NCEA Level 2 Physics (02PHY)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/science/ncea-level-2-physics-02phy)
- [NCEA Level 2 Product Design (02PRD)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/technology/ncea-level-2-product-design-02prd)
- [NCEA Level 2 Science Applied (02SCP)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/science/ncea-level-2-science-applied-02scp)
- [NCEA Level 2 Science General (02SCG)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/science/ncea-level-2-science-general-02scg)
- [NCEA Level 2 Sculpture (02SPT)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/visual-arts/ncea-level-2-sculpture-02spt)
- [NCEA Level 2 Spanish (02SPA)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/languages/ncea-level-2-spanish-02spa)
- [NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Māori (02TRM)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/languages/ncea-level-2-te-reo-m%C4%81ori-02trm)
- [NCEA Level 2 Travel and Tourism (02TOU)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/social-sciences/ncea-level-2-travel-tourism-02tou)
- [NCEA Level 2 Vocational Development Studies (02VOC)](https://sites.google.com/greenbayhigh.school.nz/courseinformation2027/2027-course-information/careers/ncea-level-2-vocational-studies-02voc)
**How to select Courses of Study:**Students enrolled at Green Bay High School can log into the [Web Portal](https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/) to find further information on the courses we offer, and make their course selections. Students will be required to select additional backup courses as part of this process.
1. Log into the Web Portal:
2. Navigate to the 'Course Selection' icon on the dashboard
3. Compulsory course selections will be selected by default - you will be prompted to choose your preferred option subjects, followed by your back-up courses
4. By clicking on a course name you will be given a pop-up that includes useful information such as the course description
5. Click on the 'tick box' to add a course to your list of selected courses
6. Click on the 'Preview and Save' to view a summary of your course selections
7. Click on 'Confirm Selection' to finalise your selection
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Salvation Army, New Lynn
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02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) #1
11:25am
Kiwi Valley Farm
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02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) #2
12:30pm
Kiwi Valley Farm
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Football Refereeing (EOTC)
8:45am
Crum Park
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GBHS Sport Award Evening
6:30pm
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Kōtuitui Speech Competition (tbc)
8:40am
Oct 23 Kōtuitui Speech Competition (tbc) 8:40am
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L2 Folio Exhibition
8:45am
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Labour Day - public holiday
Oct 26 Labour Day - public holiday
Oct 27
02VOC Volunteering (EOTC)
11:05am
Salvation Army, New Lynn
Oct 27 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) 11:05am Salvation Army, New Lynn
Oct 28
Junior Tag ODT (EOTC)
7:00am
Moire Park, Massey
Oct 28 Junior Tag ODT (EOTC) 7:00am Moire Park, Massey
Oct 28
Football Refereeing (EOTC)
8:45am
Crum Park
Oct 28 Football Refereeing (EOTC) 8:45am Crum Park
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Y9 LifeChangers workshops
8:40am
Oct 29 Y9 LifeChangers workshops 8:40am
Oct 29
Football Refereeing (EOTC)
8:45am
Crum Park
Oct 29 Football Refereeing (EOTC) 8:45am Crum Park
Oct
12
MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
Oct 12 MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
Oct
12
Start of Term 4
8:40am
Oct 12 Start of Term 4 8:40am
Oct
14
10GER Film Fest (EOTC)
9:00am
Devonport
Oct 14 10GER Film Fest (EOTC) 9:00am Devonport
Oct
20
02VOC Volunteering (EOTC)
9:45am
Salvation Army, New Lynn
Oct 20 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) 9:45am Salvation Army, New Lynn
Oct
21
02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) #1
11:25am
Kiwi Valley Farm
Oct 21 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) #1 11:25am Kiwi Valley Farm
Oct
21
02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) #2
12:30pm
Kiwi Valley Farm
Oct 21 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) #2 12:30pm Kiwi Valley Farm
Oct
22
Football Refereeing (EOTC)
8:45am
Crum Park
Oct 22 Football Refereeing (EOTC) 8:45am Crum Park
Oct
22
GBHS Sport Award Evening
6:30pm
GBHS Auditorium
Oct 22 GBHS Sport Award Evening 6:30pm GBHS Auditorium
Oct
23
Kōtuitui Speech Competition (tbc)
8:40am
Oct 23 Kōtuitui Speech Competition (tbc) 8:40am
Oct
23
L2 Folio Exhibition
8:45am
Oct 23 L2 Folio Exhibition 8:45am
Oct
26
Labour Day - public holiday
Oct 26 Labour Day - public holiday
Oct
27
02VOC Volunteering (EOTC)
11:05am
Salvation Army, New Lynn
Oct 27 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) 11:05am Salvation Army, New Lynn
Oct
28
Junior Tag ODT (EOTC)
7:00am
Moire Park, Massey
Oct 28 Junior Tag ODT (EOTC) 7:00am Moire Park, Massey
Oct
28
Football Refereeing (EOTC)
8:45am
Crum Park
Oct 28 Football Refereeing (EOTC) 8:45am Crum Park
Oct
29
Y9 LifeChangers workshops
8:40am
Oct 29 Y9 LifeChangers workshops 8:40am
Oct
29
Football Refereeing (EOTC)
8:45am
Crum Park
Oct 29 Football Refereeing (EOTC) 8:45am Crum Park
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