Solve real world problems using cutting edge technology
Student Inspiration
War on Waste
Lyn, Ashley & Flynn – Year 8 Students from St Helena
Using the brief to design a product that tackles the issue of waste, with pet owners as the target…
Steampunk Gears & Cogs
Maya, Emma, Lily, Livi – Year 7 Students from Viewbank College
Shelby’s great coat – Having a tough coat, helps Shelby with experiments and to withstand the…
STEM Arcade
Evey, Chloe, Freya – Year 9 Students from C.L.C.
Forest game – the role of trees in the carbon cycle and impacts of climate change
Programs We Run
After School Programs
The Lab Greensborough: A technology club for young people aged 10-18 years old with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s. Participants are paired with mentors who have technical expertise of mutual interest such as programming, 3D and digital design, and gaming.
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Core & Specialist Programs
We develop and run our core and specialist programs to help prepare students for the challenges of the future and the changing nature of work. Our programs are designed in partnership with community, industry and schools in response to key challenges facing the local community.
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Entrepreneur Incubator Programs
Introduction to enterprise learning is offered in a blended learning mode in collaboration with the Melbourne Innovation Centre. Modules will introduce students to lean and agile processes for innovation. The program will culminate in a pitch event where students will presented with a certificate of completion.
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Professional Development for Teachers
Ongoing co-construction of our core programs is a key element of professional development for teachers, positioning the Tech School as a learning incubator and enabling learning approaches and programs to be implemented in partner school settings. In addition to our ongoing co-construction of programs…
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Latest News
Specialty Fibre Program
Our new Specialty Fibre Program launches in Term 3. This program has been developed in partnership with Deakin University’s Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), where students take on roles as material designers to develop protective motor bike gear for riders in...
Nillumbik Maker Space goes on-line
The Nillumbik Youth Maker Lab has partnered with the Banyule Nillumbik and Whittlesea Tech Schools to offer a free 6 week on-line introductory program to give young people a taste of what Nillumbik Youth Maker Lab is all about. Commencing Tuesday 19 May, the online...
Student Ambassador Nominations Open
We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our Student Ambassador Program in 2020. There will be six engagements throughout the school year that aim to provide students with: Agency in the development and running of Tech School programs and activities. Opportunities...
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