CURRICULUM
INTAD News
We were thrilled to recently host Mr Tony Cook from Tony Cook Building Designs, who spoke to our Year 9-12 Graphics and Design students about the exciting world of architecture and building design. This engaging session aimed to inspire students who are considering careers in this dynamic industry.
Mr Cook provided a valuable overview of the diverse aspects involved in architectural practice, offering insights into the daily workflows and various career opportunities available. He highlighted the importance of CAD programs and skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity in bringing design concepts to life.
During the presentation, Mr Cook provided students with an insight into his own personal journey and emphasised the rewarding nature of choosing a career that you have a passion for and how determination during the initial years will set the stage for a lifetime of opportunities.
Nicole Wilson - Design Technologies Coordinator
Home Economics News
Sarina Sugar Shed - Year 8 Food for Living Excursion
On Tuesday, 6 May 2025, our three Year 8 Food for Living classes visited Sarina Sugar Shed as part of their Paddock to Plate unit. Throughout the semester unit, we investigate where some of our foods come from, and how they are processed and produced to eventually arrive on our plates.
Sarina Sugar Shed gave students the wonderful opportunity to learn about how sugar cane is harvested, transported and processed into various products that we consume on a daily basis. Students commenced with an outside tour where they saw a number of pieces of early machinery used on cane farms to cut and harvest the cane. They were informed of the hard work required to harvest sugar cane. After this, our inside tour allowed students to try some cane juice and be shown the stages of sugar production in the ‘mini mill’. The tour concluded with students being able to sample some popular sugar products: fairy floss and non-alcoholic ginger beer, while also viewing a short video summarising the production of sugar throughout Queensland.
Students were treated to an informative, interactive tour explaining the process of getting a natural product from paddock to plate. We thank Sarina Sugar Shed for their contribution to our Food for Living learning experiences.
Lisa-Maree Doyle - Teacher