Digital Technology

Digital Technology: Christmas Creativity in 3D

Keeping in the spirit of Christmas, the Digital Technology Department has been busier than ever as we proudly introduced our new five-head Prusa XL 3D printer into the classroom. After a series of initial trials, and a few memorable printing mishaps, our students embraced the challenge using computational thinking, particularly decomposition and problem-solving, to diagnose and overcome the early hurdles that come with any new piece of advanced technology.

The results have been nothing short of spectacular. Students have successfully designed and printed a range of festive creations, including Christmas dragons and geometric Christmas trees, adding a unique Digital Technologies twist to the end-of-year celebrations. These projects have not only sparked creativity but also strengthened students’ understanding of additive manufacturing, precision modelling, and the iterative nature of digital design.

The excitement doesn’t stop there. Looking ahead to 2026, students are eager to expand their skills further by combining robotics with 3D printing, opening new pathways for innovation, engineering thinking, and collaborative design.

We proudly share a few of our finished models below and look forward to even more creative achievements next year.

Merry Christmas to all, and may this season of hope and renewal bring you peace, good health and a prosperous year ahead. 

Peter Akbiyik

Teacher - VCE Applied Computing & Data Analytics