School News
Spotlight on Design and Technology
As part of Education Week and Design and Technologies Week, we wanted to showcase some of the awesome work that has been happening in this learning area.
Design and Technologies Week 2025 – 19-23 May
Design and Technologies are integral parts of our daily lives. They influence the structures we inhabit, the infrastructure that supports us, and the interiors and exteriors of our surroundings. From the clothes we wear to the furniture we use, and even the tools we rely on, design and technology shape our experiences. They play a crucial role in transportation, industries, the media we consume, the entertainment we enjoy, and even the food we eat. At its core, design and technologies are about identifying needs and devising solutions to problems. The world needs individuals with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for hands-on creation. These innovators seek to find solutions and viable alternatives in our constantly evolving world.
Visual Communication Design
Students in Visual Communication Design have been addressing various design problems with innovative solutions. Their solutions included vector illustrations, pattern designs, logos, brand identities, and typefaces.
Textile and Product Design
Students have been addressing fast fashion issues in the textiles industry and coming up with more sustainable and ethical solutions – including repurposing old denim jeans, sourcing natural fibres and designing adaptable clothing options. All reducing textile waste in land fill.
Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week, held every year from 27 May to 3 June, is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
What’s the significance of 27 May and 3 June?
27 May marks the anniversary of the 1967 referendum when Australians voted to remove clauses in the Australian Constitution that discriminated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 3 June marks the historic 1992 Mabo decision in which the High Court of Australia recognised native title—the recognition that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights over their lands did survive British colonisation. The day before National Reconciliation Week, 26 May, is National Sorry Day, which was first held in Sydney in 1998 and is now commemorated nationally to remember and honour the Stolen Generations.
What is reconciliation in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
At its heart, reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians.