10 Food Technology (200 hours)

In Year 10 Food Technology we have been investigating recent food trends that have become popular due to the rise of social media. Some of these trends include the Paleo (Caveman) diet, Plant Based diets, Value Added or Fortified Foods, and Mindful Eating. As we explored these trends, we have discovered how current popular food trends can change eventually over time. We have also been discussing the importance of Aboriginal totems on the sustainability of the environment. In our practical lessons we have also been creating delicious recipes that include some of these recent trends, such as Pork Sliders, the ‘Tik Tok Pasta’ and Biscoff Scrolls.

By Olivia Judd; 10 Food Technology B

9 Design and Technology (100 hours)

Throughout Term 1, the Year 9 Design and Technology class have learnt about the design process, how to be creative with our resources and learn how to collaborate with our peers. We have faced some obstacles such as the egg drop challenge. Here, we had to create a design with limited materials and overcome barriers in order to have a successful outcome. At the beginning of the term we looked at the different factors of design in order to identify useful and practical storage solutions for certain situations. This then followed through with our orthographic project drawings which we are learning at the moment. Here we are learning the basic methods to construct a 2D image with different views from a 3D object. This provides accurate information on the dimensions and detail of an object. Our experience of our Design and Technology class has allowed us to be innovative, work with others and learn how to be practical in our projects. In the past 8 weeks we have learnt how to bring our creations to life, express our creativity and overall to become a design student.

By Beth Martin and Veronique Ferriere; 9 Design and Technology

8 Technology (Engineered Systems)

Engineered systems have been a topic of discussion this term. We have conducted a project by learning more about this. We had to build a balloon-powered car using only the supplies provided by our teacher, but we had to provide our own wheels. Also, we were given a time limit for planning and designing, and we worked in teams of two. Although some teams were successful and some weren't, the most important thing is that we all gained new knowledge. Currently, In groups of three we are working on a power racer, but this time we are using Google Sites to present our work. At the end we are going to race other teams to see who has the best power racer.

By Olivia Amador & Aneek Gamildien; 8 Ruby Technology