Overview of Faculty
The Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) faculty offers a range of courses where students have opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in a variety of technology contexts. In Stage 4 & 5 students learn primarily through project based learning where there is a strong focus on practical problem solving. In Stage 6 all subjects have an academic focus which is supplemented by some practical applications.
Courses Offered
Mandatory
Years 7 & 8 Technology
Electives
Years 9 & 10 - Stage 5
Industrial Technology Engineering
Graphics Technology
Food Technology
Comupting Technology
Years 11 & 12 - Stage 6
Engineering Studies
Software Design & Development (SDD)
Information Processes and Technology (IPT)
Enterprise Computing (NEW 2024)
Software Engineering (NEW 2024)
Key Excursions and Learning Opportunities
Coding - Grok Learning, After School Club
Engineering competitions - Auricon, UWS, UNSW
Further details about additional opportunities for students
The staff of each faculty are highly involved in running and supporting student leaders to lead a wide variety of co-curricular, enrichment, clubs & societies as part of the school's strong commitment to talent development opportunities. These programs also play a key part of ensuring that students work alongside not only their classmates, but with other like minded students from across the 6 cohorts within the school.
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