The third term has kicked off with great momentum in all Technology subjects. We are excited to welcome Toola Strachan and Matt Taylor to the Technology Learning Area, both of whom bring a wealth of experience and fresh ideas to our team. Toola will teach a mix of Textiles and subjects in the Art Learning Area, while Matt will teach Food along with subjects in the Art and RE Learning Areas.

The enthusiasm amongst students in years 8-11 during the subject selection process for 2025 has been truly invigorating. I've had numerous conversations with students about their academic pathways and how they tie into their post-secondary plans. Technology subjects provide students with a broad range of skills including critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication, these skills will prove invaluable as students prepare for a diverse array of careers, some of which may not even exist yet,

In a recent pleasant surprise, I received a call from Greg Simmonds at Dalhsens Trade, a local business on Bulldog Drive. He generously offered timber that had been left out in the weather but was still in good condition, which they donated to our Technology department for students to use their innovation and creative skills. We extend our sincere thanks to Greg and the team at Dalhsens Trade for their support.

The year ( and 10 textile classes have been hard at work designing and producing library bags for Buninyong and Lucas Kindergartens. I express my gratitude to teachers Amy O’Loughlin and Toola Strachan for spearheading this initiative and wish the students success as they deliver these items to the respective kindergartens in the coming weeks.

Matt Allan- Learning Area Leader- Technology