Fa'a-Saienisi [Experiencing Science] - Samoan and Science
Courses Description
Head of Pathway: Matua G. Rudolph, Ms L. Neveling.
Fa'a-Saienisi [Experiencing Science] - Samoan and Science
Join Science and Samoan: Exploring Our World and embark on an exciting journey where physics meets culture. Dive into the fascinating world of physical phenomena through the unique perspective of Samoan island life!
Explore the wonders of physics all around us, from waves and sounds to light, weather, cooking, moving, and dancing, while connecting with traditional Samoan culture to see how these physical phenomena are utilised, enhancing your understanding of both science and heritage. Immerse yourself in a bilingual learning experience, translating and integrating language, curriculum, and cultural knowledge, and work together to develop explanations of why the world works the way it does, using Samoan culture to deepen your understanding.
Disclaimer
The standards offered are correct at the time of writing. These are subject to change depending on student selections.
We endeavour to run all courses but are subject to minimise class sizes. Maximum class sizes apply. Once a course is full alternative selections are needed.
Course context or content may change by the start of the year.
Once a student makes their selections and confirms these, any changes must be accompanied by a letter of support from Whanau and are subject to available spaces in courses.
All Junior Bilingual students must select the literacy and numeracy modules in the language of their pathway each trimester and one other integrated language module (3 out of 4 of their modules must be bilingual).
All senior Bilingual students must take all modules available in the language of their pathway.