Junior Humanities Platinum Badge

Please note: This badge is still under development and not quite available yet! We hope to have it ready soon.

What is it?

This extension badge is for students who are wanting to attempt NCEA style assessments in their chosen interest area in the Humanities (Geography, History, Classics, Tourism, Business Studies or Media Studies). 

Based on actual assessments, students will be learning how NCEA assessments in their chosen topic are run and what is expected of them. This extension work will be perfect for students who are looking to find out more about the Humanities at senior levels as well as getting a feel for how to manage big assessments.

Students will be given a grade of 'Achieved', 'Merit' or 'Excellence' at the completion of their assessment and receive a badge as recognition of their hard work.

We particularly encourage students in year 10 to give this badge a go but if you are year 9 and keen then get in contact!

Please note: these assessments are not worth credits as they have been adapted to better meet the level of our junior students, however the skills learned in this process are used at a higher level and will give students an advantage if they take these subjects in future.

The options:

How do I start?

If you would like to sign up for one of these you will need to talk to your Humanities teacher or find Mrs Taylor to talk or flick her an email taylorl@mairehau.school.nz