YEAR 7 & 8
At Waimate High School, we provide our Year 7 & 8 students with engaging and relevant learning programmes that cater to their individual needs.
HOMEROOM
Our Year 7 & 8 students are split into four Homeroom classes. Students spend 12 periods per week with their Homeroom teacher, covering the following curriculum areas:
Alongside Homeroom, Year 7 & 8 students study Science and Physical Education throughout the school year.
TECHNOLOGY
Students get to experience three technology areas in Year 7 & 8. These are:
ARTS
Our Year 7 & 8 students change their Arts class each term. These include:
SPORTS
Our students are able to play a large range of sports during their time in Year 7 & 8. Some of these include:
ACTIVITIES
We have a range of extracurricular activities on offer for our Year 7 & 8 students. Some of these include:
YEAR LEVEL CAMPS
Our Year 7 students head to Gunn’s Bush for two days where they build strong relationships with one another and grow their communication and teamwork skills. They also spend a day at Waihao Marae where they learn about our local history, environment and Māori games.
Our Year 8 students go to Lake Middleton for their annual camp. They spend three days participating in activities that test their resilience and co-operation skills. Some of these activities include taking part in a scavenger hunt walk with natural bivvy making, kayaking, paddleboarding, biking on the Alps to Ocean track, survivor games and orienteering.
Our Year 8 students go to Lake Middleton for their annual camp. They spend three days participating in activities that test their resilience and co-operation skills. Some of these activities include taking part in a scavenger hunt walk with natural bivvy making, kayaking, paddleboarding, biking on the Alps to Ocean track, survivor games and orienteering.
