Product Design & Technology _____________________Page

Here we are again at the end of another dynamic & lively year. This year once again proved to be a busy time for the Product Design & Technology (wood) department. Students accessed the subject in greater numbers and this has seen the facilities both at the main campus and Westcourt used to a high level. This Year 12s have tried to produce work that they could be proud of and Mr Steve Catanzariti has once more invigorated the boys to produce works of value and quality. The boys produced good works that were creative & individual. The pupils in the mid-school year levels have produced work that has challenge them both from a designing and manufacturing view point. It is always fascinating for the teaching staff to see the differing approaches that boys take to solving a practical problem. This year the Westcourt Challenge program has doubled in numbers. Clearly demonstrating that there is a real demand for the subject. This is very encouraging for the subject area, indicating how much young men wish to be involved in subjects that are project driven and have a tactile element to them.

The VET programs have been progressing extremely well under the support of Tom Trupkovic, Steve Catanzariti and Chris Gleeson. It’s been fantastic to watch the boys learn & become confident in their chosen areas of training. They will go into the work force well prepared to become excellent additions to our communities’ professional work force. With the year of 2016 drawing to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the Wood Technology area. Their efforts make this dynamic and energetic subject area operate smoothly. Both teaching and support staff continue to do their utmost to make the subject an enjoyable, appealing and safe area for the boys to work in. Their endeavours are a real benefit to the boys.

Paul Melis - Product Design & Technology (Wood) Coordinator