Technologies News

Digital Technologies  

In Year Seven students have been diving into their “Quiz Me” assessment tasks, and the learning has been impressive! In a short period of time, we have witnessed remarkable developments in algorithmic thinking skills. This is a crucial pillar in computer science, and students are mastering it with confidence.  Algorithmic thinking is the thinking model that can be thought of like a recipe to bake. The recipe guides you through each step to create a delicious treat, and the skill of algorithmic thinking helps plan and develop sequences of instructions, or code, for digital systems. This foundational skill is essential for creating software and solving complex problems. 

Mr Kyal Rose | Teacher

Hospitality

Year Seven

In the second half of this term, our Mokare students have continued developing their kitchen skills while supporting one another in a collaborative environment. Their focus has been on creating nutritious meals and snacks using simple recipes and reducing food waste by making the most of leftovers. 

They’ve turned overripe bananas into Hummingbird muffins, made frittatas with leftover vegetables and eggs, and created homemade sausage rolls using leftover bread. Students also showcased their kitchen procedures by preparing berry crumble or nasi goreng, highlighting clever ways to use ingredients from the fridge, freezer, or pantry. Their growing confidence and creativity have been a joy to see. 

Year Eight 

During the second half of this term, students completed their study of the five food groups through a range of practical kitchen activities. They began with the protein group, preparing spaghetti bolognese, and explored the dairy group by analysing different milk types and making Greek-style yogurt, later used in a lemon yoghurt cake. 

Students also examined the importance of a nutritious breakfast, learning four ways to cook eggs and creating colourful breakfast wraps. They practiced food photography with oat pancakes, then applied their skills to design and present their own breakfast dishes based on a brief. Their creativity and confidence in the kitchen have grown impressively. 

Year Nine

This term, students explored yeast by experimenting with pizza dough, then designed high-fibre pizza bases using ingredients from all five food groups. Their flavour combinations were both inventive and delicious. 

They studied the six essential nutrients, focusing on carbohydrates, and cooked dishes like apple pies and chickpea curry with brown rice. More recently, they learned about dietary fats and how instant noodles are made, then created healthier noodle meals using fresh ingredients instead of the sachets. 

This hands-on learning has boosted their confidence and encouraged thoughtful food choices. 

Year Ten

This term, Hospitality students worked on three design briefs from McCormick Foods for the Flavour Forecast Recipe Challenge. Each group created and plated an impressive recipe, captured through food photography. 

Students showed strong teamwork, learning from both successes and setbacks. A highlight was a visit from Chef Silas Masih, who shared plating techniques that helped elevate their final presentations. 

In the final week, students are costing their recipes, justifying decisions, and reflecting on the experience. It’s been a joy to see their ideas come to life and their pride in the finished dishes. 

Certificate II Hospitality

Year Eleven

In the second half of this term, our Hospitality students have shown great enthusiasm and creativity in the kitchen. They prepared a range of appetisers for assessment, including spiced ricotta with grilled bread, halloumi dippers, and a variety of tapas and canapés, using fresh produce from the kitchen garden. 

With chef uniforms packed away until next year, students have shifted focus to mocktail creation. They've explored mixing techniques, glassware, and flavour profiles, crafting colourful drinks with thoughtful garnishes. 

Their efforts are building toward an exciting Mocktail Party in Week Four next term, and we can’t wait to see—and taste—their final creations! 

Year Twelve

This term, our Hospitality students tackled a rewarding research task: planning, costing, and presenting an upmarket function for 50 guests. Their creative concepts reflected a strong understanding of event planning and professionalism. 

In the second half of the term, students also mastered preparing and presenting a variety of non-alcoholic beverages across multiple service periods—including a busy lunchtime milkshake session. From smoothies and teas to frappés and children’s drinks, they consistently met commercial standards for quality and presentation.

As our Year Twelve students complete their final term, I extend my best wishes for their future. This qualification has equipped them with valuable skills for the workforce, and it’s been a pleasure working with each unique individual over the past two years. I’m proud of their achievements and excited to see where their journey leads next. 

Mrs Teresa McAllister | Head of Technologies / Teacher 

Sustainable Production 

The Garden is looking full of the promise of spring at the moment. When the Camfield Year Sevens arrive each Monday, they are full of joy to see how much their garden has grown each week. Students are taking bok choy, herbs and lettuce home to eat with their families. The peas are too crunchy and delicious to even make it past the gate. 

Ms Diane Thomas | Teacher

Wood Technologies

As usual, Term Three has almost come and gone, and once again it has been filled with some fantastic projects, designed, planned, and constructed. The Year Nine Wood Technologies class has built elevated serving boards, a task involving multiple stages and components, and they’ve done a fine job bringing them together. They have also recently begun planning and constructing their toolboxes, a long-standing staple of the Year Nine course. 

The Year Nine Materials class began the term by making sushi boards, which included a resin component. More recently, they’ve been working on their wooden car projects, which will lead into designing a metal car or truck using CAD software next term. 

The Year Ten group have been hard at work on their coffee table designs, and several students have made strong progress with the construction phase. It’s going to be exciting to see these pieces start coming together. 

The Year Twelve students have been focused on completing their flat-pack inspired products. As always, they’ve come up with some very interesting and creative designs, and it’s been great to see these ideas take shape in their final constructions. 

Mr Brodie Sarre | Design and Technology – Woodwork Teacher