Digital Technologies

Digital Technologies - Years 7 and 8

Although we meet many of the Digital Technologies curriculum in current subjects such as Mathematics and Science, there are a few areas which need specialist time and resources at the Year 7 and Year 8 level. For instance, the Australian Curriculum requires that we “Investigate how data is transmitted and secured in wired, wireless and mobile networks, and how the specifications affect performance”. Therefore our work with students needs to include information about components that control the movement of data including routers, hubs, switches and bridges. Some of this specialist knowledge is difficult to cover in our regular curriculum.

To meet this requirement the Curriculum Team have approved four full days of instruction for all of Year 7 and Year 8 students specifically on Digital Technologies curriculum not covered by other subjects. These days will be scattered throughout the year and will be assessed and reported upon as per normal.

If you have any questions or concerns about this curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Mr Anthony Peck - E-Learning Manager