Papanui High School

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About Us

Papanui High School is a Christchurch community-based state co-educational secondary school with a roll of 1500 students from Yr 9 to Yr 13. The school has welcomed international students for the past 30 years and has approximately 60 full-time students each year.

The student population is diverse with students coming from a range of cultural backgrounds. There is a strong academic focus on teaching and learning in first-class modern facilities. International students are well-cared for by a dedicated staff of 4 – a director, dean, homestay coordinator and an administrative assistant.

Students are able to choose subjects from a wide range of options. Outdoor Education is extremely popular with international students. Students study alongside kiwi classmates and enjoy both the theoretical and practical aspects of the course. They grow in self-esteem and develop their leadership skills in the outdoors. Students enjoy the variety of new subjects, the fact that they can choose them themselves and that most subjects are practically based. They are encouraged to join in school life and participate in at least one of the many clubs and activities on offer.

Papanui High School offers:

First-rate modern facilities
A wide range of subjects. Specialist subject strengths in English; Outdoor Education; Visual Arts – Painting, Photography, Design, Sculpture and Printmaking; Drama; Dance; Music and Hospitality
High calibre of teaching and international staff for academic and pastoral care and guidance
Multicultural learning environment
Wifi throughout – Bring Your Own Device
Excellent homestays closely monitored and near to the school
Co-curricular opportunities in sports and culture – art, music and drama

Our Courses

Outdoor Education Overview

PRE-REQUISITES

Energy and enthusiasm for experiencing the outdoors.

CONTENT

Outdoor Education at Papanui High School is primarily about personal growth. We aim to help you grow and develop as a person by:

Accepting personal challenges and completing necessary tasks to meet these challenges.
Developing personal management skills
Developing your ability to work together with other people.
Developing an appreciation and respect for the outdoor environment in New Zealand
Developing outdoor skills and knowledge which allows you to become safe and self-sufficient in an outdoor environment.

Course work in practical and theory covers the following:

Bushcraft
Navigation
Tramping
Weather
Safety Management
Trip Planning
Rock-climbing
Skiing/Snowboard
Mountain Biking
First Aid
High & low ropes courses
Environmental Sustainability

ASSESSMENT

A total of 25 credits. Both achievement and unit standards apply, (1 at Level 1, 22 at Level 2 and 2 at Level 3). All assessment is internal.

COST

$200 per term (Please note: course fees may be paid in full, instalments or by automatic payment options) Some equipment and clothing items are supplied.

FUTURE POSSIBILITIES

This course will develop a student’s ability to accept responsibility and display leadership either in the workplace or outdoors. Pre-requisite to 301 Outdoor Education. Further Tertiary qualifications in Outdoor Pursuits or Adventure Tourism.

General Curriculum Overview

Please click on the following link to access our full curriculum courses Year 9 to Year 13: https://papanui.schoolpoint.co.nz/courses/learning_areas

Year 9:

English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Health & Physical Education
Visual Art
Accounting & Economics
Digital Technology
Drama
Dance
Technology
Graphics
Japanese
French
ESOL
Te Reo Māori / Māori Performing arts
Music

Year 10:

English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Health & Physical Education
Outdoor Education
Visual Art
Accounting & Economics
Digital Technology
Drama
Dance
Food & Nutrition
Technology
Graphics
Japanese
French
ESOL
Te Reo Māori / Māori Performing arts
Performance Music

Year 11:

English
English Media
English Inquiry
Mathematics
Mathematics life skills
Science
Social Studies
Geography
History
Physical Education
Health Recreation & Well-being
Outdoor & Environmental Education
Visual Art
Accounting & Economics
Digital Technology Media
Digital Technology Programming
Drama
Dance
Food & Nutrition Hospitality
Design & Textiles
Design Technology
Graphics
Japanese
French
ESOL
Te Reo Māori/ Māori Performing arts
Performance Music
Personal Life Skills

Year 12:

English Media
Mathematics Calculus
Statistics
Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Electronics
- Physics
- General/Life Science
- Astronomical Science
- Agriculture/Horticulture
Geography
History
Classical Studies
Tourism Studies
Physical Education
Health
Sport Performance & Leadership
Outdoor Education
Visual Art
- Art Design
- Art History
- Art Painting
- Art Photography
- Art Printmaking
- Art Sculpture
Accounting & Economics
Digital Technology Media
Digital Technology Programming Business Studies
Drama Production Dance
Food & Nutrition Catering & Hospitality Community Life Skills
Design & Textiles
Design Technology
Graphics
Introduction to Trades
Automotive Engineering
Japanese
French
ESOL
Conversational ESOL
Te Reo Māori/ Māori Performing arts
Performance Music
Future Planning
Study

Year 13:

English Media
Mathematics Calculus
Statistics
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Electronics
- Physics
- General/Life Science
- Astronomical Science
- Agriculture/Horticulture
Geography
History
Classical Studies
Tourism Studies
Physical Education
Health
Sport Performance & Leadership
Outdoor Education
Visual Art
- Art Design
- Art History
- Art Painting
- Art Photography
- Art Printmaking
- Art Sculpture
Accounting & Economics
Digital Technology Outcomes
Business Studies
Drama Production Dance
Food & Nutrition Catering & Hospitality Community Life Skills
Design & Textiles
Design Technology
Graphics
Japanese
French
ESOL
Conversational ESOL
Te Reo Māori/ Māori Performing arts
Performance Music
Transition Planning
Study

School Specific Fees

Tuition Fees

General Tuition Fees apply as shown in the Costs & Dates page.

See also the Costs & Dates page for other information on fees etc.

Outdoor Education Course Fees

One Term NZD 200
Two Terms NZD 400
Three Terms NZD 600
Four Terms NZD 800

The Tuition Fee includes tuition costs, uniform and administration expenses.

There may be additional curriculum costs depending on the subjects chosen especially Outdoor Education and Catering. Students intending to study Outdoor Education are strongly advised to bring quality outdoor clothing and pack.

Personal uniform items such as shoes, socks, shirts, PE gear are not included in the uniform hire.

Homestay Fee

2025: NZD 340 per week

2026: Please enquire with the school.

Homestay Management fee: NZD 100 per term.

Health Insurance

Uni-Care Travel & Medical Insurance.

Total cost depending on length of stay.