Overview
Welcome to the Information Technology Faculty of Tauhara College. We invite you to join us on a digital journey from Year 9 through Year 13, exploring a range of computer programs, digital equipment and developing skills in technological practice and design.
The ability to be adaptable and encompass computer and digital technologies is vital in this ever changing world. Our young people are eager to be a part of the technological age and our courses are designed to help them discover the opportunities available to them in this field.
When students join us at college they have already experienced a wide variety of computer programs and applications at previous schools and through home computer use. We aim to provide opportunities for students to continue developing some of these skills, while introducing technological practice in order to provide ICT solutions to problems/issues, developing design techniques, upgrading skills in the Microsoft Office suite of programs, teaching key finger pathways (good old fashioned touch typing!) and the efficient use of a computer system.
Junior courses (one term at Year 9 and two terms at Year 10) are introductory and exploratory by nature and provide the basis for work at senior levels.
Senior classes participate in courses which deliver assessment opportunities towards NCEA Levels1-3, National Certificates of Computing Levels 2 and 3, and University Entrance, through a combination of achievement standards and unit standards. For senior students interested in programming and computer operating systems we can provide access to the Virtual Learning Network and video conferencing courses.
Our journey is varied and individual. It promotes thinking, self and time management and most importantly of all, FUN!
| Subjects and Levels Taught |
| Information Technology |
Years 9-13 |
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| Faculty Staff |
| Mrs Raewyn McLeod |
Head of Faculty, Years 9-13 |
| Ms Amita Ganda |
Years 9-13 |
| Ms Setsuko Sawada |
Year 9 |
Career Pathways
Computers are used in almost every occupation available and will feature strongly in those occupations yet to be created. Therefore, a solid grounding in basic computer skills is essential for all people. Once learned, these skills are easily transferrable and upgradable, to any sector of the economy and to the many and varied computer programs available.
From computer technicians, computer programmers, data inputters, technologists there is a field in computing which will fit every interest, learning style, individual or group worker.
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