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Welcome to Term One It looks like we are in for another unpredictable year, the Tech School is looking forward to working with you all and supporting you again in 2022. Like you, WTS follows DET’s School Operations Guide and is open and ready to welcome you and all our students back for on-site learning. If you haven’t booked your programs I encourage you to do so, we are fully booked for term one, but still have spaces available in term two, three and four. Highlights for term one include our industry robotics showcase in partnership with ABB robotics and Wyndham City Council, our Design Thinking professional learning program for teachers, an updated suite of programs, tech career pathways from Wyndham Tech School to VU Polytechnic and finally we will be recruiting students for our 2022 student leadership program and GirlsCAN school holiday program in the coming weeks, keep an eye out for emails from us with registration details. On behalf of the team and I, we wish you a safe and productive start to the year.
Gail Bray Director
Robotics Automation Showcase Hosted at Wyndham Tech School in collaboration with ABB
February 24 4pm - 6pm
Transformative technology has been identified as a megatrend that can give companies a competitive advantage. Is your business across the automation transformation of robotic technologies? This Wyndham industry night is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the emerging technologies that can drive innovation within your business and learn from the experts already helping to do just that.
Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate, network and engage with world-renowned and industryleading pioneer in robotics, machine automation and digital services, ABB.
You’ll get the chance to experience a range of automation tools, from simulation to advanced robotics applications that can be implemented in your businesses today.
Drinks and refreshments will be provided. REGISTER NOW
Design2Innovate Middle leaders and classroom teachers have access to the latest professional learning in design thinking and STEM. Become more confident in using design thinking in the classroom, school curriculum and leadership practice. The course will allow teachers to: • Gain knowledge and understanding of design thinking, its phases and operation, and its application in the classroom. • Learn how to use design thinking to enhance student-led learning, build 21st-century skills, and facilitate cultural change in your school. • Understand the design-thinking process, practices and mindsets impact student agency, collaboration and critical thinking. • Develop your creativity to tackle real-world issues using problem-solving and critical thinking skills. • Apply design thinking by producing a project, lesson or a unit of work for your students • Collaborate with peers and Tech Schools in your region.
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Onboarding - March 2 Session 1 - March 9 Session 2 - March 30 Session 3 - May 25
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Book for leaders Terms 2, 3and and classroom 4. Middle teachers have access to the latest professional learning in design thinking and STEM. Become more confident in using design thinking in the classroom, school curriculum and leadership practice.
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• Gain knowledge and understanding of design thinking, its phases and operation, and its application in the classroom. • 100 Learn how to use design thinking to enhance student-led learning, build Students 25 Students 21st-century skills, and facilitate cultural change your school. Years 7 - 12 Years 8in - 12 - 2:30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm • 9:30am Understand the design-thinking process, practices and mindsets impact student agency, collaboration and critical thinking. • Develop your creativity to tackle real-world issues using problem-solving and critical thinking skills. • Apply design thinking by producing a project, lesson or a unit of work for your students MORE INFO MORE INFO • Collaborate with peers and Tech Schools in your region.
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Onboarding - March 2 25 Students Session 1 - March 9 Years 8 - 12 9:30am - 1:30pm 10 weeks
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Pathways from WTS to VU Polytechnic With over 10,000 students per year undertaking programs, engaging in events, undertaking work-experience and volunteering at Wyndham Tech School, we often get asked what’s next? What further study can I undertake to help launch a career in the digital tech sector? WTS works closely with our Cyber and Digital Technology arm of Victoria University Polytechnic and is pleased to share with you a suite of modern qualifications that provide students with the skills that will support them into entry level roles. Please share our course pack with students, parents, teachers and career advisors and should your school want to learn more, feel free to contact us.