Design and Technology Mr Ray Archibald Head of Design and Technology
It has been a very busy and productive year in the Design and Technology learning area.
Senior school In the Engineering Studies stage 3 course specialising in Systems and Control, students learnt to build and program robotic models such as LED bike lights and model solar trackers operated by a PICAXE microcontroller. The boys then programmed the models using the relevant software. Matthew Youens (12.2) was the top student in the group demonstrating both excellent theory knowledge and practical work. Design stage 3 (Technical Graphics) allowed students to express their creative ideas by producing a folio of designs for a community project in the Perth CBD. The boys visited the site taking pictures and notes to help them design ‘a public art gallery’ in Central Park. Students may use these folios to help them enter courses in architecture and graphic design. Declan Hayward (12.5) was the award winner in this subject. Year 12 Materials Design and Technology stage 1 (wood) students designed and manufactured a free-standing shelving unit using a variety of timbers including Tasmanian oak and jarrah. I’m sure that all parents will be very proud to have these beautiful furniture items displayed in their homes. Curtis Reid (12.5) was the prize winner exhibiting excellent practical skills and commitment to his tasks.
Zen Vakil with Team Curtin at the First Robotics Championships
Mr Paul Van Vliet using the Laser Cutter with Year 8 students
Curtis Reid (Year 12) Surfboard photo frame.
The Years 11/12 MDT stage 1 (metal) top student award went to Paul Hawrylak (11.7) who demonstrated outstanding workshop skills in manufacturing his motor mini-bike. Paul is to be congratulated in outperforming his Year 12 classmates.
Middle School Design and Technology is taught to our Year 7 students as two separate subjects: Materials Technology and Systems and Design. In these courses students are given a taste of the subjects they can select in Design and Technology in future years.
Year 11 Remote Control Car races – running repairs
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