Technologies

Technologies

Our Technologies program, aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum, equips students with essential skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. The curriculum is broken into two sub strands: Design and Technologies, and Digital Technologies. Through hands-on learning and innovative projects, students explore digital technologies, engineering principles, and practical applications. In Design and Technologies, students develop solutions to real-world problems, while in Digital Technologies, they learn about coding, data, and systems.  

In the Primary School, teachers integrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) when developing their Technologies unit to promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Our goal is to build a strong foundation in STEM, preparing students for a future where these skills are essential. 

In the Secondary School, students are exposed to specialised units such as Woodwork and Mechanical Workshop.  

Woodwork 

Students learn to independently create detailed and annotated plans and build their projects with minimal assistance. Additionally, students are introduced to a range of specialist tools and alternative construction methods, as well as techniques for integrating other materials, such as steel and fabric, into their projects. A past project included working with various types of timber to construct a pencil holder and a birdhouse. Students followed existing designs, which they customized and modified to fit their specific preferences.  

Mechanical Workshop 

The course features a range of both theory and practical-based learning where students are exposed to a wide range of mechanical based tooling and techniques. Students have the opportunity to explore a range of machinery of various complexities and spend time dismantling and reassembling these to learn how they work. The biggest project has been the Postie bike restoration. This was a 15 week project where the class completely dismantled, painted and rebuilt a 1992 Honda CT110. Throughout this process there were many problems encountered, including rusted or snapped bolts, a bent frame, electricals issues and much more. The students had to employ the skills learned throughout the course to navigate and resolve these issues.