CATEGORY 1 — WESTLAKE GIRLS / SCHOOL KNOWLEDGE
What qualification do seniors work toward?
NCEA
What does “FYP” stand for?
For You Page
What is 12 × 12?
144
What is “peer pressure”?
Influence from people around you
What is the safest following distance rule while driving?
2-second rule
What does “hauora” mean?
Wellbeing
What app is known for “snaps”?
Snapchat
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
True or False: Sleep affects your mood and decision-making.
True
Why is using a phone while driving dangerous?
Reduces reaction time and attention
Name ONE extracurricular opportunity students can join.
Sport / arts / clubs / music
What is a digital footprint?
Your online history/reputation
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What does integrity mean?
Doing the right thing when nobody’s watching
In wet weather, should your stopping distance increase or decrease?
Increase
What makes a strong school community?
Respect / inclusion / teamwork
What does “algorithm” mean online?
System deciding what content you see
What is the process plants use to make food called?
Photosynthesis
Why do humans often behave differently in groups than alone?
Social pressure / wanting acceptance / confidence changes
What is one major reason teenage drivers are at higher risk of crashes?
Distraction / speed / inexperience / passengers
Why do schools encourage leadership opportunities?
Builds confidence/responsibility/community
How can social media affect mental health?
Anxiety/comparison/stress/sleep/etc.
What is the square root of 625?
25
Why can comparing yourself constantly to others be unhealthy?
Can lower confidence, increase anxiety, create unrealistic expectations
Why is “confidence” different from “overconfidence” when driving?
Confidence = awareness and control
Overconfidence = taking unsafe risks