2024 Subject Selection


Here is everything you need to know about theSubject Selection process                 


Term 2   Week 10

The Curriculum Booklet will be posted online for students to read and a communication sent home to whānau explaining the Subject Selection process. Students and whānau can discuss subject options and research tertiary entry requirements during the school holidays.

Term 3   Week 1

  • Monday 17 July - Subject selection assembly for all Year 9 students.
  • Thursday 20 July - Subject selection assembly for all Year 10 to Year 12 students.
  • Friday 21 July - KAMAR Subject Selection – student portal opens for entering subjects.
  • Subject teachers will explain next year’s courses during class time.
  • Students spend Kāwai Huia times planning their Subject selection for 2024 and beyond.

Term 3   Week 2 & 3

  • Discussions with Kāwai Huia teacher/subject teacher/careers department about options for 2024 and possible pathways.
  • A selection of HODs, Deans and Careers staff will be available in the Library during Kāwai Huia times. Students are encouraged to attend and ask questions.
  • Tuesday 25 July - NPGHS Open Evening.
  • Students enter their 2024 Subject selections (and only request a Subject Selection Interview if required) in the KAMAR student portal. 
    Subject selection deadline and student portal closure - Friday 4 August.
  • If choosing timetabled Vocational Courses, students fill in the online 2024 Vocational Course planning form.


Term 3   Week 5 & 6

  • Subject Selection Interviews with experienced staff for those students who need them.

Term 3   Week 8, 9 & 10

  • KAMAR Subject Selection portal reopens for students to make minor changes – especially following Senior School Examination results.
  • Wednesday 20 September (Week 10) - KAMAR Subject Selection portal closes – any changes after this must go through the Deans.

Term 4   Week 1, 2 & 3

  • HODs review 2024 student course selection and identify students who may require additional study to be successful in specific subjects. Teachers discuss with individual students what this may entail.
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2023 Senior students who have selected a Vocational subject (CAT, CLB, TRA and WPT) must complete this form to provide information about your preferred vocational area.
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2023 Year 10 students who are considering studying NCEA Level 1 subject(s) need to indicate this in the KAMAR portal and complete this form  to provide background information prior to your interview.
2024 Curriculum Booklet