Year 9 Money Skills for Life
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Turner.
Year 9
Money Skills for Life
Want to start learning about money and how to grow and manage it?
In this course, you’ll dive into the basics of budgeting, saving, banking, and smart spending. You'll learn how to plan and make informed financial decisions.
This course is aimed at making financial literacy accessible and enjoyable for middle school students, helping them develop a foundation for responsible money management as they grow. Students will develop confidence and good habits when dealing with money.
Start your journey to better understand money in a fun and engaging way.
By taking Year 9 Personal Finance students will learn ‘Money Skills for Life’ including:
- Financial Goal Setting
- How to generate Income
- Basic budgeting skills
- Saving Skills and the importance of Future Saving
- Banking and Compound Interest
- Understanding debit and credit
- Kiwi Saver
- On-line buying and scams
- Impulse buying
- Social Responsibility and Giving
- Planning for Purchasing a Product
- Authentic learning experiences
Pathway
Disclaimer
Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.