Technologies News
Digital Technologies
Year Ten Applied Digital Technologies
Students have been getting hands-on with computer hardware this term, pulling apart and rebuilding PCs while developing an understanding of the key components inside a computer and how they all work together. From there, students tackled the process of downloading and installing operating systems, exploring the differences between commercial software such as Microsoft Windows and open-source Linux distributions including Ubuntu and Debian.
Once their systems were up and running, the focus shifted to keeping them that way. Students explored essential maintenance tasks, system management, and the realities of cyber security, including strategies for protecting devices from spam, malware, and ransomware attacks.
Our next area of learning takes students into the world of digital business and online presence. Students are beginning a deep dive into how organisations build brands and engage audiences online through websites and social media, analysing the platforms, strategies, and content that drive engagement and clicks in the modern internet landscape
Mr Kieran Bailey | Head of IT and Innovation
Hospitality Electives
Year Seven
The enthusiastic group of Camfield students launched into their Hospitality lessons with curiosity and energy, learning kitchen safety, correct measuring techniques, and how to follow a recipe before creating fruit skewers and later, French toast. This term focuses on reducing food waste by using common leftover items from the fridge and pantry that families often throw away.
Year Eight
This term began with students exploring the role of sugar in our diets, bush tucker foods, and the sustainable use of ingredients, culminating in the creation of a lemon myrtle curd and meringues made from leftover egg whites, which were presented on a sweet grazing board shared with invited staff. Students then examined junk food and the influence of advertising by comparing homemade cheeseburgers and Zinger-style burgers with popular fast-food versions, learning about ‘fakeaways’. Through a burger masterclass, group bread‑roll baking, and collaborative planning, students are now designing their own burgers to prepare and present next week.
Year Nine
Students began the term by learning about the six nutrients and their role in our diets, focusing on the macronutrients through hands‑on cooking activities. Simple carbohydrates were explored by transforming apples into individual apple pies while learning basic plating and garnishing skills, fats and lipids were investigated by preparing a healthier version of fish and chips and comparing it with supermarket alternatives, and protein was examined through a high‑protein Thai peanut and tofu dish. The importance of water was also highlighted, with students enjoying the creative process of making high water‑content mocktails as a healthier alternative to sugary drinks.
Year Ten
Students explored traditional Australian foods and their history, beginning with the humble lamington by baking a classic vanilla sponge and presenting it as a value‑added dessert with homemade jam from last term and fresh whipped cream. They then investigated the use of Australian bush tucker and high‑protein edible insects in contemporary desserts, working in groups to create plated desserts that showcased the four key components: a main element, sauce, crunch, and garnish. Inspired by modern plating techniques, students have now confidently designed their own desserts, bravely incorporating insects into their creations.
Certificate II Hospitality
Year Eleven
In the first weeks back at school, students focused on learning essential workplace health and safety practices required across the hospitality and tourism industries. They are launching into a new unit focusing on developing the skills and knowledge needed to select ingredients, use equipment correctly, and prepare and present appetisers to standard recipes. Alongside developing precision cutting skills, students followed standard recipes to create a range of appetisers including potato latkes, fish goujons with lemon mayonnaise, sang choy bow, and vegetable samosas with tamarind chutney. Every dish and sauce was made from scratch by students, who also took part in an ingredient identification session.
Year Twelve
This dedicated group of Certificate II Hospitality students recently completed their final practical lessons for the Prepare Appetisers and Salads unit, demonstrating industry‑standard knife, preparation, and food presentation skills. Students are expanding their non‑alcoholic beverage skills by designing and serving Freak Shakes at lunchtime, while also offering staff freshly made espresso coffee orders delivered weekly. Selected students also served appetisers at the Annual Giving Sundowner, showcasing their professionalism and commitment to Front of House service.
Mrs Teresa McAllister | Head of Technologies/Teacher
Sustainable Production
Year Seven
Our enthusiastic Year Seven Wilson students have planted and mulched an impressive vegetable garden and if this lovely weather continues, they should see some great growth over the next two weeks. They have planted peas, lettuce broccoli, carrots, cabbage and herbs.
On Monday I got them to help me catch the chickens and clip their wings. It seems we have a couple of chicken whisperers in our group!
Ms Diane Thomas | Teacher
Design and Technology - Woodwork
Year Eight
The Year Eight woodworking cohort has continued to make excellent progress this term. All students have now completed their jewellery boxes, with some truly outstanding pieces produced.
The class has since moved on to their next project: making sandboards. This task introduces students to plywood—how it is manufactured, the different grades available, and how it can be manipulated into curved shapes suitable for a sandboard. After laminating and shaping their boards, each student has added their own artwork before applying a final protective seal to prevent water ingress.
Overall, the students have done a fantastic job and should be proud of the quality of their work so far.
Mr Brodie Sarre | Design and Technology – Woodwork Teacher
Design and Technology
Our Design & Technology students across Years Seven to Eleven have continued to build their practical workshop skills and confidence as they progress through a range of exciting projects this term. It has been great to see students developing independence, creativity, and pride in their work throughout the semester.
Year Seven students have recently commenced their keepsake box projects and have begun learning foundational workshop skills including marking out, sawing, sanding, and safely using both hand tools and machinery. Students are beginning to shape and personalise their designs as they work through the early construction stages of their projects.
Year Nine students are progressing well with the construction and assembly of their side tables and have now started designing their tabletops. Students are exploring contrast, as well as the elements and principles of design, to individualise their tabletop designs and create unique final products. They are also still eagerly awaiting the installation of the school’s laser cutter, which will allow them to begin planning and engraving personalised designs onto their folding camping picnic tables from last term.
Year Ten students are continuing work on their dartboard cabinets and are now moving into the assembly phase of their projects. Students are fitting hardware components including scoreboards, hinges, door latches, and dart holders, while also beginning to consider suitable finishing techniques to complete their projects.
Meanwhile, our Year Eleven students are completing the final assembly stages of their upholstered footstools and have now commenced the upholstery process. Students are also beginning the planning and design stages of their major individual projects, which they will continue to develop throughout the remainder of the year.
It has been fantastic to see students continuing to challenge themselves, problem-solve, and further develop their workshop capabilities as they work towards completing their projects.
Mr Kane Smith | Design and Technology Teacher