Social Sciences

Students studying in the Social Sciences Learning Area will gain a broad understanding of society and the environment so that they may take their full place within it as confident, informed, and responsible participants.
Social Science subjects include studies on: people from different cultures, times, and places; human behaviour and different values and viewpoints; the rights, roles and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society; the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's bicultural heritage and multi-cultural society; peoples' relationship with and impact on the environment; global issues; approaches to problem solving; skills in research, information technology, critical and creative thinking, communication and social participation.

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Teaching staff

Peter Arthur HOD Social Sciences
Sharyn Meffin Head of History , Social Studies
Janice Wright Head of Travel Destinations, Geography, Social Studies
Jill Lonsdale-Cooper Social Studies
Katherine Leman History, Social Studies
Anna Marsick Social Studies
Cherie McCully Social Studies
Robin Murray-Leslie Geography, Social Studies
Mary Van Daatselaar Travel Destinations, Social Studies
Janne Wallace Social Studies
Alana Charlton  
Nathan Kerr  
Renee Murphy  

 

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