The world is changing. Technology is changing the way we work, live and communicate.
At St James College, we incorporate STEM across our curriculum to equip our young men for their futures.
In Digital Technologies, we run Robotics at Year 7 using Lego EV3 robots. This is part of the Engineering and Design subject in the Year 7 curriculum.
We also teach Game Design and 3D Design at Year 8, incorporating the internationally recognised programs of Game Maker and Maya.
In Years 9 & 10, we offer a range of technology-based electives, to further develop a wide range of practical ICT skills, including Web Design, creating online database apps, drone technologies and the VET Certificate II in Creative Industries, by partnering with the Academy of Interactive Entertainment.
In Design Technologies, woodwork runs at all four year levels. Students learn skills in Years 7 and 8, and complete more advanced projects in Years 9 and 10. For Year 10 students, we also offer a VET Certificate II in Furnishing for those who wish to pursue trades in the future.
In light of our region’s ‘Asian millennium’, at Years 7 & 8, Indonesian language is studied by all students, with an opportunity to continue this language study into Year 9 and 10 as an elective. Indonesian is also offered as VCE Unit 1 and 2 in Year 10 via the Victorian School of Languages for those students who wish to enhance their studies. Students study a range of topics within the Victorian Curriculum 7-10 framework, allowing for students to begin Indonesian with the foundation of other languages learnt at Primary School. Bahasa Indonesia as our choice of language reflects the future needs, interest and growth of the world in which our students live.
