... imagination is more important than knowledge - knowledge is limited, but imagination embraces the world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution ...
ALBERT EINSTEIN
Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) is mandatory for all students in Year 7 and Year 8. Students can also select from a range of elective TAS subjects in years 9 to 12.
Students use a range of tools, materials and techniques in the design process and technological experiences through theory and practical lessons. The continuum of technology learning is based on:
- students becoming increasingly sophisticated in their ability to design and produce solutions for authentic needs and opportunities
- student specialisation in high school through a range of syllabuses addressing particular technologies and aspects of design
Goals
- to provide students with opportunities to become technologically literate individuals capable of developing creative solutions to identified problems and situations.
- to engage students in design and production activities as they develop safe practices and refine skills working with varied materials and production technologies.
- to provide opportunities to investigate problems, generate ideas and produce sustainable solutions
- to develop skills and attitudes valued in our society and vital to Australia’s economic future
Features
- Good Food and Wine Show, Newcastle and Sydney; students work beside and assist celebrity chefs at these events
Team
- Sondra Munro HEAD TEACHER
- Remi Black
- Ella Cossetini
- Deb Ellis Y11 YR ADVISER
- Angela Maddalena VET
- Erin Pearce
- Ann Smith
- Alice Bright
- Adam Coleman
- Steve Prior
- Lachlan Willis
Courses
STAGE 4: Y7 & Y8
- During these two years students will complete the Technology Mandatory Syllabus. Covering the following context areas: Agriculture & Food, Engineered Systems, Digital Technologies and Material Technologies - Textiles, Timber & Metals.
STAGE 5: Y9 & Y10
- Child Studies
- Food Technology
- Textiles Technology
- Industrial Technology: timber, metals, electronics
- Vocational and Educational Training Courses (VET) in Hospitality and Manufacturing Metals and Engineering - students receive recognition towards their school qualification (Record of School Achievement or HSC) as well as a nationally recognised VET qualifications
STAGE 6: Y11 & Y12
- Food Technology
- Textiles & Design
- Community and Family Studies
- Exploring Early Childhood
- VET: Hospitality - Cookery
- Engineering Studies
- Industrial Technology
- VET: Manufacturing - Metals and Engineering
- VET: Construction