Subject Selection - Introduction

Making thoughtful choices about your academic pathway is important. At Onehunga High School, a wide range of courses are offered at all year levels. The OHS SchoolPoint course selection tool plays a pivotal role in guiding you towards making informed decisions. It offers insights into each course, outlining their progression from junior to senior school and beyond. This will hopefully help you to strategically plan your educational journey.

Subject Selection at OHS

The subject pages provide an overview of the wide array of subjects available at Onehunga High School for study in 2025. Selecting the appropriate courses is important and should involve discussions between Students, Parents, Kaitiaki Teacher, Subject Teachers and possibly the Dean and Leaders of Learning Area. 

Your choices will determine next year’s timetable, the number of classes offered for each subject, and assist us in planning staffing and resources. Deciding thoughtfully about your course selection is important. There will be a deadline for subject selection. Consider your final course options carefully, as changes at a later stage are difficult to make.

High School is a time to explore new interests and opportunities. It’s advantageous to keep your course selection broad for as long as possible. Focus on your strengths and genuine interests – this will help you choose courses that you will enjoy and manage well. Careful selection of options is important to ensure you do not restrict your future study opportunities. If you have a specific career in mind, research which subjects are necessary or beneficial for that path.

If you have not yet decided on a career, it’s important to start considering potential future subjects and areas of interest. The course information pages provide guidance on how to begin this process, including a section on tertiary education courses. The Careers Advisor, Ms Shaw, can help students explore the extensive range of tertiary courses and career opportunities available today. Staying informed about these evolving trends is beneficial in our rapidly changing world.

The information on SchoolPoint should support the academic planning of your future. If you need more information or assistance, do not hesitate to talk to your Kaitiaki Teacher, Subject Teachers or / and Dean. 

Things to think about:

• What are you interested in?
• What are you good at?
• What do you enjoy?
• If you know what you want to do/study when you leave school - what subjects do they suggest?

 Who can you talk to for advice?

• Parents and caregivers
• Teachers
• School Deans
• Your school's careers team