Technology - Hangarau
Kaua e rangiruatia te hāpai o te hoe;
E kore tō tātou waka e ū ki uta.
Don’t paddle out of unison;
Our canoe will never reach the shore.
Students
The technology department exists to support a diverse range of students needs through its multiple pathways.
At year 9 students take one technology subject each term and at year 10 students can choose to take one or more technology options (Graphics, Multimaterials, Fabrics or Electronics) either as half or full year courses.
At year 11, 12 and 13 students can undertake studies towards NCEA Graphics, NCEA Technology (both are approved University Entrance subjects) or begin a trade pathway with recognized industry qualifications.
At year 13 students also have access to Scholarship in Technology and Graphics and a number of students have been awarded scholarships in the few years. A significant number of students who complete year 13 Technology go on to study engineering at university and speak highly of its benefit to their future studies.
The teaching staff come from a range of backgrounds and their specialist knowledge in their respective areas is extensive offering students a depth of technology education that is interesting and motivating.
Facilities
The department has 6 specialist technology workshops, 1 computer suite and 2 graphics and design rooms. The workshops are well resourced by the school and offer students access to a wide range of materials and processes with which to carry out their project work
Incredible Technolgy Results 2009
Nikhil Mahashabde
In summary:
- 80% of those Year 13 students entered for Scholarship gained a Scholarship
- Kevin Huang earned an “Outstanding” in Scholarship.
- 3 students nominated to “Realise the Dream” awards, one by two different groups (a first!)
- 2 students are given travel awards (a third was not eligible because he gained one last year, only 6 awarded in New Zealand).
- 1st place in international computer science competition.
Individual brilliance:
Kevin Huang
Kevin designed and built a remote controlled lawnmower. This creation earned him a gold award at the Auckland Regional Science Fair and a nomination to the “Realise the Dream“ awards (a New Zealand wide competition). There he won first place in the Senior Technology category. He was also awarded an Auckland University Scholarship worth $2000.
He submitted an entry to the national “Bright Sparks” competition (entry is by internet submission) and gained second place in the senior category as well as another nomination the “Realise the Dream” awards. As a result he has been awarded a travel scholarship to Beijing in March where he will compete with students from 16 other countries. He has also been invited to attend the “Bright Sparks” awards ceremony in Wellington in March.
Kevin gained an “Outstanding” in his New Zealand Scholarship examination.
Nikhil Mahashabde
Nikhil created “Spynik”, an internet monitoring system for children, which he entered into the “Bright Sparks” competition. He was awarded 3rd place and a nomination to the “Realise the Dream” awards. In December he was given a travel award to Taiwan (one of only two in New Zealand) which he took in earlier this month. Taiwan hosts some 250 students from 13 countries around the world, giving them a chance to display their inventions in one of the 10 categories available.
Nikhil was awarded first place in the Computer Science category and has also been invited to attend the “Bright Sparks” awards ceremony in Wellington in March.
Abilesh Kamineni
Abilash created a USB transfer system, allowing direct transfer of data from one USB to another, which he entered into the “Bright Sparks” competition. He was awarded 3rd place and a nomination to the “Realise the Dream” awards. In 2008 he was awarded a travel scholarship to Taiwan for his previous efforts. He was also awarded a scholarship in Technology in the New Zealand Scholarship Examinations.
He has also been invited to attend the “Bright Sparks” awards ceremony in Wellington in March.