Year 7 and 8

Understanding who I am and preparing for high school 

Career development programmes and resources that have been designed by Careers NZ and develop student self-awareness and prepare students for the transition into secondary education. 

• Overview of Year 7 and 8 Career Education Programme

• Career Kete – resources to help teachers to design and deliver career education for Year 7 and 8 students 

• Curriculum area classroom activities – ideas on how to relate curriculum subject teaching to future careers and life beyond school  

• Kiwi Cards – resource to teach Year 7 to 9 students more about the world of work 

• The magic of myths – resource using kōrero pūrākau or Māori myths and legends to connect with students about their future pathways 

• Vision of my future – worksheet for students to explore self-awareness, role models, goal setting and support systems 
• Social and emotional intelligence