We began the semester with interpreting engineering drawings and developing drawing communication skills to produce a plan for our projects. Students also spent time in the bush identifying trees native to the area, where we machined some samples to expose the beautiful timber grain and patterns hidden beneath the surface. 

In Term 3, students produced a spinning top from Jarrah which proved to be challenging yet rewarding. In this project students learnt a wide variety of skills such as; precise marking out, using a wide variety of hand tools, using machines such as the pedestal sander and drill press and finishing with a varnish. 

In term 4 the students will use all these skills to produce a puzzle, then finish the term by hand carving figurines. 

Simon Griffiths 

Design & Technology Teacher