Teaching technology at Beaconhills College
Beaconhills College’s technology department is a thriving hub of activity.
On any given day you will find students busy designing robots, using power tools, tinkering with circuit boards or painting furniture.
Technology at the Pakenham Campus Middle School (Years 5-8) is a semester-based program that encompasses Product Design and Technology, Systems Engineering, Textiles Technology and Food and Technology.
The huge College workshops house an expansive range of industry-standard equipment, from wood lathes to pedestal drills and portable sanders.
It’s an exciting space for students keen to explore some hands-on product design skills, gain knowledge of basic electronics and materials, and improve their health and safety awareness.
In the fields of product design and systems engineering, students from Year 5 begin with robot design and programming, then progress to making marionette puppets in Year 6, clocks and remote-controlled cars in Year 7 and toys and storage units in Year 8.
The College has an enviable track record in technology subjects, with the work of many of its students ranking among the best in the state.
Each year Beaconhills students qualify for Top Designs – part of the VCE Season of Excellence.
One such student is Terry Prendergast, whose LEGO sorter he designed in his VCE Systems Engineering class is currently on display at the Melbourne Museum, as part of the Top Designs 2023 exhibition.
We invite you to visit Beaconhills College’s technology department on Open Day at the College Saturday 29 April from 10am to 2pm. Register via the College website to join a tour.