TECHNOLOGY
Technology at Hawera High School consists of a number of technological disciplines, including Digital Technology, Food Technology, Material Technology (Textiles and Construction) and Design and Visual Communication. The aim is that teaching and learning aligns clearly with the three strands of Technological Practice, the Nature of Technology and Technological Knowledge and supports the general development of a student’s technological literacy.
Year 9 Technology
Students study a compulsory programme of Technology involving a rotation of the four areas below for the whole year.
• Technology: Construction
• Technology: Digital
• Technology: Food
• Technology: Textiles
Year 10 Technology
Technology is not compulsory in Year 10 but students can opt to study more than one area of Technology with appropriate guidance and pathway planning. The Year 10 programmes endeavour to:
• Continue to develop and extend skills taught in Year 9
• Prepare students for NCEA Technological studies
Senior Technology
There are six NCEA pathways in Technology at Hawera High School that can lead to university or trade skills for pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programmes. These are:
• Construction Technology
• Design and Visual Communication
• Digital Animation and Computing
• Digital Media
• Food Technology and Nutrition
• Textiles Technology
Technology Department Staff
Mrs Carolyn Miles Head of Department Digital Technologies
Mr John Roy Head of Department Hard Materials, Teacher in Charge of DVC / Outdoor Recreation
Mrs Lynda Sheridan Head of Department Food & Textiles
Mrs Helen De'Ath (Maternity Leave)
Ms Koren Miller
Mr Micheal Self
Mr Phillip Parkinson
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