TECHNOLOGY & ENTERPRISE The Technology and Enterprise program at Warnbro Community High School provides experiences which cater for the interests, aspirations and learning styles of all pupils. Exposure to familiar and unfamiliar technologies enables our students to acquire the skills, knowledge and values required to participate fully in all aspects of life. Through the T&E program at Warnbro Community High School our students experience technologies that: Are relevant to contemporary issues and needs Have social and economic significance Improve the quality of the life at home and in the workplace Have enterprise potential Are ecologically desirable and sustainable and Are particularly relevant to our local community Technology as a tool Warnbro Community High School is committed to the use of technology in education. Computer acquisitions, regular upgrades and capital expenditure on hardware and software are an on going priority and a major budgetary item. The school boasts a very sophisticated network and students have access to computers through-out the school. The integration of information technologies across the curriculum with computers as a teaching and research tool ensures that students graduate with enhanced learning and research skills.

NEWS & EVENTS for August 2008

Materials and Systems Technology
Warnbro Community High School's strong focus on design has won acclaim across Western Australia. Through our well co-ordinated year 8 to 12 pathways students develop their creative and critical thinking skills while working with and developing up-to-date technological products and systems.

Our Applied Technology and Systems Technology students have consistently been rated in the top 10 highest ranked schools in Western Australia (top three schools in 1999 and 2001) for this Learning area.

Information Technology
Warnbro Community High School recognises industry and community needs for highly skilled information technologists. Through the range of courses delivered we offer pathways that provide grounding in:

The application of information technology in business and commercial environments; and

Technical support and management of computer systems and networks.

Upon completion of a Year 11 and 12 Information Technology course at Warnbro Community High School, students are awarded advanced standing at TAFE (accredited certificate level II, Information Technology).

Food, Textiles & Human Development
Students have opportunities to participate in  diverse range of courses and activities. Curriculum pathways are based around a core of essential life skills and lead to specialised vocational electives.

Our Hospitality students are highly regarded for their culinary expertise and their outstanding customer service skills. Their services are sought from across the Rockingham and Peel region.

Upon completion of the year 11 and 12 Hospitality program, students are awarded advanced standing at TAFE (accredited Certificate level II).

Through our increasingly popular Childhood Studies courses Warnbro Community High School is developing a specialised Community services program giving students an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in this broad, thriving industry area.

Achievements and Highlights
Warnbro Community High School is regarded as a leader in technology education across Western Australia.

Integrated Structured Workplace Learning opportunities through a wide range of subjects, including:

• Systems Technology
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Information Technology
• Childcare and Community Services

Collaborative links with the City of Rockingham and the new Aquatic Centre.

All Year 11 and 12 Information Technology and Hospitality students are awarded advanced standing at TAFE.