Teaching and Learning in Practice 

Real-world learning. Real industry solutions 

Our Trade Centre isn't just teaching students about technology and engineering — it's empowering them to solve genuine challenges faced by local businesses.

Using industry-standard equipment including 3D printers, CAD software and advanced 3D scanning technology, students recently designed and manufactured replacement parts for local businesses when original components were no longer available of very difficult to source. 

From creating a replacement irrigation pump cover for a local irrigation company, to producing obsolete trim clips for a local bus service, students applied their skills to deliver practical solutions with real value! 

These projects are exactly what our Trade Centre was built for — giving students access to cutting-edge technology, authentic industry experiences and the opportunity to develop the problem-solving, communication and technical skills that employers are looking for. The future of learning is innovative and connected to the real world.

Year 5/6 

Term 2 Science: Part of the Physical Science Unit on Light

Students in Years 5/6 have been investigating and explaining how objects appear when viewed through water. They gathered evidence to support their understanding of the scientific phenomenon of refraction. Students drew labelled diagrams of objects observed through water and participated in class discussions to deepen their understanding of how light bends when passing through different materials.

Student observations of refraction process. 

Students describing the relationships between plant types and animal breeds and their environmental suitability when selecting suitable plants or animals for an environment.