Technological and Applied Studies (TAS)
Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) is mandatory for all Year 7 and Year 8 students, and also offers a range of other elective subjects for students in Year 9 to Year 12. 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 TAS faculty encourages students to be creative, use skills in team work, planning, designing and evaluating. Practical experiences enable students to utilise and extend these skills.
TAS at Merewether High School
What we offer
Our Staff
Science
Head Teacher: Nikki Phillip
- S. Cox (Head Teacher Technology)
- S. Johnson (Head Teacher Wellbeing)
- K. Blatchford
- K. Cadman
- J. D’Amico
- M. Dezius
- A. Donaldson
- W. Inglis
- A. Johnston
Our Courses
STAGE 4: Y7 and Y8
- Y7 Y8 Technology Mandatory
- Y8 Computing Technology
- Y8 Design and Technology
- Y8 Engineering Technology
- Y8 Food Technology
- Y8 Textiles Technology
STAGE 5: Y9 and Y10
- Computing Technology
- Design and Technology
- Food Technology
- Ind. Tech: Engineering
- Ind. Tech: Multimedia
- Psychology
- Textiles Technology
- VET Hospitality Y10 ONLY
STAGE 6: Y11 and Y12
- Community and Family Studies
- Engineering Studies
- Food Technology
- Textiles and Design
- Enterprise Computing
- Ind. Tech: Multimedia
- Software Engineering
Our Opportunities and Programs
- Stage Production
- Craft Shows
- Royal Easter Show
- Melbourne excursion
- Good Food Show
- Food Festival
- East Coast Juice & Nougat Factory
- Industry Work Placement
- TAFE Dinner
- ME Program
- HunterWiSE
- Girls With A Mission
- Science and Engineering Challenge
- Build ME a Future
- First Nations STEAM events
- IKEA case study visit
- UTS Design Centre
- SHAPE exhibit at Powerhouse
- Technology Expos
- Women In Engineering events
- Engineering events & excursions
Our Outstanding Student Achievements
CAFS
- 2022: 78% Band 5&6
- 2021: 89% Band 5&6
Design and Technology
- 2021: 95% Band 5 and 6
Engineering
- 2023: 1st in Course
- 2023 : 75% Band 5 and 6
- 2022 : 85% Band 5 and 6
- 2021: 2nd and 7th in Course
Food Technology
- 2022: 99% Band 5and 6
- 2021: 100% Band 6
Hospitality
- 2023: 2nd in Course
- 2023: 84% Band 5&6
- 2022: 80% Band 5&6
- 2021: 7th in Course
- 2021: 88% Band 5&6
Multimedia
- 2023 : 4 nominations Shape Exhibition
- 2023: 2 listings Shape Exhibition
Textiles and Design
- 2023: 3 students nominated for Texstyle
- 2023: 1 student selected for Texstyle
- 2023: 100% band 5&6
Our Alumni
Christian Prince: 1st in Course Engineering Studies 2023
