Technologies KDHS
Design and Technology focuses on creativity, innovation and the construction of projects using a range of different materials. Students are given the opportunity to create using wood, metal, plastics and various other materials. In the construction of these projects, they are introduced to a various tools and equipment, including emerging technologies such as computer-controlled machines. All students begin with hand tools and by the completion of Year 12 would have been given the opportunity to use most machinery used across a wide range of trades in a safe working environment.
Home Economics focuses on offering students the opportunity to study a subject that not only teaches safe food handling and the preparation of healthy meals, but also develops transferable skills of communication, collaboration, independence, organisation and responsibility that can be used beyond the classroom. Through practical and engaging learning experiences, students build confidence in decision making, time management and creativity while developing an understanding of nutrition and wellbeing.
Digital Technologies introduces students to a range of various resources and programs that are used in today’s world and seeks to upskill their computer knowledge that will be extremely useful both in their future high school years and life beyond the classroom. All students are given the opportunity to use a wide range of technologies and various devices to create, communicate and solve problems.
STEM
The STEM Elective at Kalbarri DHS engages students in the Design STEM Process to solve real-world problems through creativity, critical thinking, and innovation. Students utilise our well-resourced STEM facility, including 3D printers, laser cutter/etcher, online product development software, VEX robotics, Arduinos, and Raspberry Pi, to design, prototype, and refine solutions.
Across year levels, projects are scaffolded in complexity, building technical skills and independence. Students begin with guided challenges focused on foundational skills, and progressively move toward open-ended, student-driven design tasks.
The year 9/10 course culminates in a passion-led major project, where students identify and address an issue relevant to the Kalbarri community or local environment, developing practical, innovative solutions with real-world application.
Technologies Courses:
- Year 7/8 Metalwork/Woodwork
- Year 9/10 Metalwork/Woodwork
- Year 11/12 Design and Technology – Wood
- Year 11/12 Design and Technology – Metal
- Year 9/10 Kalbarri Lifestyle
- Year 7/8 Home Economics
- Year 9/10 Creative Cooking
- Year 9/10 STEM