Students are developing their confidence in developing, making, experimenting, testing and working collaboratively in a hands on manner. Stage 5 electives offered by the Technology faculuty include Textiles and Design, Food Technology, Computing Technology and Design and Technology. Across the different courses students develop essential design skills and learn how to apply them to real world situations.

Jacqueline Flint - TAS Teacher

Food and Agriculture classes have revamped the agricultural plot space and are designing their own self watering planter system for their assessment in small groups. The girls will also make a homemade dip for their task and use herbs grown to flavour their dips for their grazing boards. We look forward to tasting some wonderful creations! Timber Technology classes have been developing their woodworking skills making their own air plant frames before they design and make their customised Jewellery stand project.

Year 10 Food Technology students have studied Food for Specific Needs this term and will participate in a design your own recipe challenge for their assessment. The girls have had the opportunity to explore a range of different functional foods and fortified foods that aim to assist with dietary needs and health conditions. Year 10 girls also had the opportunity to explore how logistical considerations and changes in daily life can also mean changes to our diet, for example camping food and even food designed for space exploration!

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