Technological and applied studies (TAS) is mandatory for all students in Year 7 and 8. Students can also select from a range of elective TAS subjects.
In TAS, students develop knowledge, understanding and skills through a design and production process using a range of tools, materials and techniques in theory and practical lessons.
The continuum of technology learning is:
- mandated from Kindergarten to Year 8 through Science and Technology K-6 and Technology Mandatory Years 7-8 syllabuses
- based on students becoming increasingly sophisticated in their ability to apply knowledge, skills and understanding to design and produce solutions
- optional for student specialisation in high school through a range of syllabuses addressing particular technologies and aspects of design.
Available courses include:
- Technology Mandatory Years 7-8
- Agricultural Technology Years 7-10
- Design and Technology Years 7-10
- Food Technology Years 7-10
- Graphics Technology Years 7-10
- Industrial Technology Years 7-10
- Information and Software Technology Years 7-10
- Textiles Technology Years 7-10
- Agriculture Stage 6
- Design and Technology Stage 6
- Engineering Studies Stage 6
- Food Technology Stage 6
- Industrial Technology Stage 6
- Information Processes and Technology Stage 6
- Software Design and Development Stage 6
- Textiles and Design Stage 6.
Food Technology
Students studying Food Technology in both junior and senior courses will have the opportunity to visit leading Sydney restaurants. They see firsthand how these enterprises operate as well as experience the huge variety of cuisines available.
Textiles
Students in years 9 to 12 visit exhibitions related to the use and manipulation of textiles. They visit the Sydney Craft Show and have the opportunity to see annual fashion parades presented by the fashion students from St George TAFE.
Hospitality
Hospitality students participate in 70 hours work placement where they work in a commercial environment. They develop their skills, improve their confidence and self esteem and improve their capacity to work in teams. A variety of work placement venues are available from 5 star hotels, to local restaurants, cafes and club bistros.
Hospitality students cater for various school events allowing them to broaden their experience and present their skills to the school and community. Some opportunities include the Regional Principal’s meeting, Open Night and P&C functions.
In 2010 the Hospitality faculty opened a café – coffee bound café – which students operate and manage. Students learn how to use a commercial espresso machine, producing beverages for sale to school staff.