Technological and applied studies (TAS) is mandatory for all students in Year 7 and 8. Students can also select from a range of elective TAS subjects.
In TAS, students develop knowledge, understanding and skills through a design and production process using a range of tools, materials and techniques in theory and practical lessons.
The continuum of technology learning is:
mandated from Kindergarten to Year 8 through Science and Technology K-6 and Technology Mandatory Years 7-8 syllabuses
based on students becoming increasingly sophisticated in their ability to apply knowledge, skills and understanding to design and produce solutions
optional for student specialisation in high school through a range of syllabuses addressing particular technologies and aspects of design.
About the faculty
The technology and applied studies (TAS) faculty consists of the industrial arts department and the home economics department. It is one of the larger faculties in the school.
Students learn how to safely and correctly use equipment and develop skills in the kitchens, woodwork and metal workshops and research and software skills on the computers.
Our students have access to some of the most modern technologies available in the two fully equipped industrial standard kitchens, two woodworking workshops, a metal workshop and 3 specialist computer rooms. Students learn to use a laser cutter, 3D printer, vinyl cutter, GoPro video cameras, digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras, commercial ovens, mixers, fryers, ice-cream makers, Cryovac food sealers to complete their assignments and major projects.
TAS subjects, other than stage 4 technology (mandatory) are elective subjects and incur a fee to help offset the cost of the materials used.
Students may require special uniforms or equipment and are required to complete 2 weeks of workplacement in the vocational education and training (VET) subjects of hospitality and construction.
The staff in the TAS faculty is only too happy to hear from parents to discuss their children's needs and ways to improve their learning in class.
Please feel free to contact the TAS department whenever you have a concern or simply wish discuss your child's progress.
Image: A student preparing food in the kitchen.
Courses for study
Stage 4 subjects
Technology mandatory
Stage 5 subjects
Food technology
Timber
Information software technology
Graphics
Stage 6 subjects
Hospitality
Food technology
Engineering studies
Information processes and technology
Industrial technology - graphics, timber
Design and technology
Software design and development
Faculty focus areas
Promote creativity and innovative thinking
Encourage critical thinking and a reflective mindset
Develop skills and habits of being self-directed learners
Provide explicit and timely feedback as assessment for and of learning
Image: Students having fun in a technology and applied science (TAS) class.
Our strategies
Integrate digital literacy and coding in the teaching and learning program in all areas of TAS
Incorporate project-based learning in our courses
Focus projects on skills and knowledge useable for future careers
Staff members
Ms Sophia Cotsis (R/Head Teacher)
Ms Palpasa Shrestha
Mr Antanous Azizi
Mr Omar ElHusni
Ms Janet Wu (Kitchen Assistant)
Image: Students on a school excursion to the Google offices.
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