Technology is a vital component of the curriculum, serving as a practical and experimental platform where knowledge from various subjects converges. Innovation, ingenuity, and entrepreneurship are foundational values in this space, driving students to develop product ideas grounded in robust reasoning and justified by their relevance to environmental and social contexts. This integrative approach fosters problem-solving skills through design and creativity.
Technologically literate young people:
- have a broad understanding of how and why things work.
- understand how technological products and technological systems are developed.
- can critically evaluate technological developments and trends.
- can design and evaluate their own solutions in response to needs and opportunities.
Technology Pathways:
Design Technology Subjects:
- Food Technology
- Electronics
- Materials Technology
- Textiles Technology
- STEM
Industry Aligned Technology Subjects:
- Construction Trades Related
- Engineering Trades Related
- Hospitality and Culinary