TECHNOLOGY

ENGINE BUILDING

An enthusiastic group of students from across various year levels are at present about half way through the dismantling and rebuilding of a twin overhead cam Toyota motor.  These students give up their Thursday lunchtimes to attend this class.  

They have just completed honing the cylinders in preparation for the installation of pistons and new rings.   It is hoped that the engine will be ready to test near the end of this semester. 

This group of students recently attended the V8 Supercars event at Sandown Race Course on Friday 11 September and earlier in the year attended the Formula 1 race at Albert Park. 

Garry Bennett

Sandown International Raceway

The fast and flowing circuit laid around a horse racing track is a permanent fixture in the city. Racing the Sandown circuit is about having good power for the long runs up and down the two long 

straights. The fast 'esses' section at the end of the back straight leading into Dandenong Road corner is one of the best sequences of corners in the championship.

Sandown has hosted more ATCC/V8 Supercars Championship events than any other circuit - 43. The first was held in 1965 and was a single 40-lap race won by Norm Beechey in a Ford Mustang. He lapped the entire field.

TECHNOLOGY FEES

All Technology elective subjects and Home Economics Junior classes carry a fee to help cover the increasing cost of materials.   Thank you to everyone who has paid his or her contribution. 

For those with outstanding fees, we ask that parents/guardians please assist the school by paying the contribution as soon as practicably possible. 

If you are experiencing any difficulties with this request, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.

Steve Peters

Head of Technology