Health - In the Know

Year 10 Health- In The Know

Explore a range of health related topics that are engaging, relevant and current. We will teach you ways to navigate life and allow you to explore your passions.

Semester one is our foundation course which includes learning about hauora, staying mentally healthy, and positive relationships & sexuality. 

Semester two -To make good decisions about your health, and to better understand others, you need to be in the know! This Year 10 Health course will broaden your mind and your outlook.  You will be taught about the following 3 units of work......

Drugs and Hauora. Drugs are all around us - what should you do, and what should you know? In this part of the course, you will learn about the different types of drugs, classes of drugs, the influences and effects of drug use, as well as how to keep yourself safe. #drugs #medicine #laws #safety #influences #effects

*Medicine and Health Conditions. Do you want a career in the medical and health sector, or are you interested in medicine? This part of the course will give you an insight into various health conditions and treatments, western medicine, Māori medicine, and traditional medical practices from around the world. #medicine #health #doctor #nurse #psychologist #hauora #surgeon #patients #caring

*Topic 3- to be discussed and decided as a class