In the second half of the day, students arrived at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus to be greeted with a free lunch and tour of the campus. Following lunch, students got so interact with a range of advanced 3D prints. The new technology is help the university and hospital to train doctors in micro surgery. The students were then able to see the million dollar plastic and metal printers that were only just installed. Students then progressed to the Engineering department to hear about Industrial Design, Product Design and various Engineering pathways.

This free excursion was provided by the Technologies Faculty for those students showing a keen interest in Technologies subjects and who demonstrate Foxwell’s SPIRIT values in all that they do. Our sincere thanks to Ms Lynn Davies, Industry Liaison Officer, for arranging the event.

In Our Technologies Classrooms

As quickly as time flies during this part of the term, it is important to recognise the learning that continually occurs in all of our classrooms, studios and workshops. Thank you to all of our students who try that little bit harder each session to better themselves.

Across the last few weeks, students in Years 7 and 8 have been busy engaging in practical activities including workshop skills, food production, engineering, and business and economics activities. We recognise that some classes have not been able to experience the normal time given to practical workshops due to staffing shortages. We are continuing to search for qualified technology teachers and will continue to cycle technologies teachers to fill the gap until new staff can be employed.

Our personal endeavour and compass courses continue to offer wonder and new learnings. In the last fortnight, classes have been preparing their culinary assessments, building circuit-controlled mechanisms, and exploring the world of engineering and material science.

We once again encourage you to ask your students questions about their learning tasks and assessments as the term ends. Your engagement with your students’ work ensures tasks are completed to a higher standard and a stronger sense of reflection on their learning.

Mr Andrew Nicholls

Head of Department - Technologies