Technology
Technology
Technology focuses on people, their needs and the management of their time. It also provides avenues for leisure activities both now and later in the student’s life. All students at Melrose High School will gain experience in a wide range of Technology studies. Opportunities will be provided for students to:
- Develop self-confidence and express themselves openly
- Participate in decision making and problem solving
- Research and develop ideas, think critically and gain knowledge
- Produce practical solutions to set problems
- Evaluate the results of their actions and work
Technology provides the opportunity to delve into technical, industrial, artistic and craft techniques for both vocational and leisure activities and as such is approached from several perspectives simultaneously. This gives each student the opportunity to interact with technology in a variety of ways. The subject area also provides a window into how technology is affecting society and society’s evolution.
Years 7 & 8
Students are introduced to Technology courses in which they explore the following areas of Technology: Food Studies, Textiles, Woodwork and Metalwork. These courses emphasise a design process, safety issues, skill development, ergonomics and hygiene, and also provide an effective knowledge base for future choice in these areas.
Years 9 and 10
Students choose semester courses of study in Technology. Towards the end of Year 8 students give their preferences for options offered in Year 9. There is a wide range of options, and every effort is made to give the student their first preference.
Technology Units
- Food Studies
- International Cooking
- Entertaining and Hospitality
- Creative Textiles
- Leisure Wear
- Fashion and Design
- Woodwork (Units 1 - 4)
- Metalwork (Units 1 - 4)
- Computer Aided Technical Drawing (Units 1 – 4)
