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Launch of the Clean Energy Training Hub
After almost two years of planning, we’re excited to officially open the doors to Geelong Tech School’s new Clean Energy Training Hub (CETH).
Inspiring future female STEM leaders
Girls in Physics Morning Tea inspires students to explore STEM pathways, careers and opportunities in physics.
Geelong AI Symposium explores the growing impact of AI
Geelong AI Symposium brought educators and industry together to explore AI innovation, practical applications, future skills development.
Building contraptions (and relationships)
Team building with dramatic failures, questionable interpretations of the rules, plenty of laughter, and a flurry of last‑minute fixes.
Renewable & Clean Energy Training Hub
Construction is now underway on the Renewable & Clean Energy Training Hub (RCETH) at The Gordon’s East Campus.
Career Teachers’ Day
Geelong Tech School explores lesser-known career pathways through technology-focused visits to V/Line and Victoria Police.
We’re now taking 2026 bookings!
We are delighted to announce that our 2026 calendar is officially open and we are now accepting bookings from all partner schools.
Student Voices leading the way
The Regional Student Voice Conference united participants to share ideas, tackle issues, and lead change across the Geelong region.
Immerse, Ideate, Innovate, Impart
Creative problem-solving, industry engagement, and student growth defined this impactful two-day design sprint experience.
Future Female Innovators Unite
Geelong students were inspired by women leaders in STEM, gaining confidence and envisioning their future careers.
Factory Floors to Theatre Doors
Tech School staff explored local industries to gain firsthand insight into the diverse opportunities awaiting students across Geelong.
A Successful Day of Digital Discovery
It is always great to get educators together to talk, explore and play with all things Digital Technologies.
Automatic chip packet opener!
Discover how 35 inventive students tackled real-world challenges of MND with brilliant prototypes, crafted in just two days!
Videographer wanted!
Applications have now closed for this position. We’re looking for a creative communicator to tell the story of the Geelong Tech School to students, teachers and industry. If you
Celebrating the 2024 Ambassador Program
We’re proud to share some highlights from this year’s program and congratulate our very first Year 8 Ambassadors of 2024! Throughout this year, students had the opportunity to: Create chocolate
Re-Urbanise: A New Core Program in Urban Design
Our new core program Re-Urbanise allows students to examine the urban world around them and explore architecture and urban planning. Recently, students trialed this new core program through the
From The Ground Up: Building Skills That Last
I’ve been in education for almost eight years but only on a few occasions have I seen students attack work with such enthusiastic abandon as they have in our Ambassador Program these last three weeks.
Introducing our new STEM Programs
We are pleased to introduce our new STEM programs for 2025. Thank you to all the teachers who joined our program launch last week! It was a pleasure connecting and
Assistive Tech Team Challenge: Empowering Future Innovators
The two-day Assistive Tech Team Challenge saw over nine student teams from secondary schools across Geelong gather to engage in an exciting and impactful event.
Real-life application, not just an activity.
Article by Elly Broadbent This week we designed and 3D printed a typing aid for a student who needed support to use the keyboard. A typing or keyboard aid is
Cultivating Creativity in Schools
Article by Natasha Shukuroglou In today’s rapidly evolving world, the ability to think creatively and solve complex problems is becoming increasingly vital. As educators, it’s our responsibility to equip young
Minister for Education visits
Hon. Ben Carroll MP, Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Minister for Medical Research, visited Geelong Tech School to witness firsthand its innovative programs. Throughout his tour, he witnessed
Welcome to the Tech School Sam and Jen!
We are lucky to have both Sam Altmeier and Jen Squire join us as STEM program facilitators. Jen Squire: STEM Program Facilitator Jen comes to us from Banyule Nillumbik
