ICT
YEAR 10 INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Students in Year 10 Information Systems have been learning about Binary Systems, Algorithms and Programming in Python during Terms 1 and 2. Students were given the opportunity to complete a Level 1 or 2 Certificate in Python based on their prior knowledge from Year 9.
Congratulations to the following students who have completed their Introduction to Python Level 1 Course:
- Joshua Chedra
- Pujan Kukadiya
- Julian Min
- Sean Mui
- Danny Nguyen
- Divyesh Ojha
- Advaith Patil
- Rolan Ung
- Ling Zhang and
- Alice Zhou
Congratulations to the following students who have completed their Introduction to Python Level 2 Course:
- Jessie Cheon
- Natalia Lynch
- Remika Sajit
- Liam Zeevi and
- Ilya Zyuzin
Students are now undertaking a unit on Networking Technologies and will then move on to a second language such as C++, C#, Java, Javascript, Swift or Ruby and they will work collaboratively in small teams, which will help to develop their communication skills.
Frank Russo
ICT Teacher
YEAR 10 ENGINEERING
Engineering is a crucial intersection between technology and society. In this subject, we learned about the engineering process of investigating, generating, producing, evaluating, planning and managing solutions, however, the central focus was on the aspects of producing, evaluating and planning. Students have developed their scientific understanding of materials and specific systems in order to evaluate their appropriateness for purpose in the engineering process. Students have also developed digital design skills – specifically through the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and 3D printing.
Students have completed their first 3D design and print of a keyring or a phone stand. The photos show students working on their first main project, which is a 3D model design and print of wind turbine blades and optimising their design with experiments. In the coming weeks, students will also be introduced to script-based programming using Arduino’s IDE and the integral role that automation and robots play in the creation of contemporary systems.
Simon Shen
Engineering Teacher
A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
Throughout the extensive engineering education experience here at McKinnon Secondary College, we have learned a great deal about the engineering and the processes behind lift, angle of attack and wind turbine blades.
My colleague, Sam Adlard, says that "This unit is well sick, and Mr Shen is an absolute alpha male."
His teachings have made the education process thoroughly radical and a big shoutout to Mr Shen, we enjoy his lessons. I hope he continues to supply me with learning process of engineering in the future
Enthusiastic regards,
Noah Prountzos
Year 10 Student