Technological and applied studies (TAS) is mandatory for all students in Year 7 and 8. Students can also select from a range of elective TAS subjects.
In TAS, students develop knowledge, understanding and skills through a design and production process using a range of tools, materials and techniques in theory and practical lessons.
The continuum of technology learning is:
- mandated from Kindergarten to Year 8 through Science and Technology K-6 and Technology Mandatory Years 7-8 syllabuses
- based on students becoming increasingly sophisticated in their ability to apply knowledge, skills and understanding to design and produce solutions
- optional for student specialisation in high school through a range of syllabuses addressing particular technologies and aspects of design.
Available courses include:
- Technology Mandatory Years 7-8
- Agricultural Technology Years 7-10
- Design and Technology Years 7-10
- Food Technology Years 7-10
- Graphics Technology Years 7-10
- Industrial Technology Years 7-10
- Information and Software Technology Years 7-10
- Textiles Technology Years 7-10
- Agriculture Stage 6
- Design and Technology Stage 6
- Engineering Studies Stage 6
- Food Technology Stage 6
- Industrial Technology Stage 6
- Information Processes and Technology Stage 6
- Software Design and Development Stage 6
- Textiles and Design Stage 6.
MASE/SISP Program
The STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) program is a partnership between schools, industry, business, government, universities, the vocational education sector and other key stakeholders. The SISP program has established Academies of STEM Excellence in nine regional locations around NSW.
Academies of STEM Excellence are learning communities usually consisting of a hub secondary school working collaboratively with their partner primary schools. They aim to improve STEM knowledge within the community and inspire students to develop a passion for STEM.
The Murrumbidgee Academy of STEM Excellence (MASE) is based at MRHS - Griffith. The focus areas for MASE are Agri-Tech, Advanced Manufacturing and the Virtual STEM Academy.
Virtual STEM Academy
The NSW Virtual STEM Academy is based at MRHS - Griffith. The program enables students from across New South Wales to connect virtually and solve global, national and local STEM challenges while developing their collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity. The Virtual STEM Academy aims to provide equal access to STEM learning for under-represented and disadvantaged students in regional, rural and remote areas across Australia.