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April 1, 2025 - April 2, 2025

In this dynamic two-day program, students will visit the Tech School to address a challenge faced by a local business or industry.

Working in teams, they will creatively utilise everyday objects to develop a prototype solution. The fast-paced environment fosters collaboration, efficiency, and quick problem-solving skills. Partner School Teachers will need to register their own teams of five students for this event and are expected to attend alongside their students.

Quick Details

When: Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th April 2025
Where: Geelong Tech School
What: 2x full days of collaborating and creating
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

 

Team Submission

  • Teachers are required to submit teams of students for the event.
  • Each team consists of five students.

 

Participation Requirements

  • Students must be in Year 7 or 8 from our partner schools.
  • Students should be enthusiastic and eager to engage in hands-on design and prototyping activities.
  • Teams will work closely with occupational therapy and assistive technology industry representatives.

 

Event Structure

  • Day 1: Introduction to design thinking and initial brainstorming sessions.
  • Day 2: Prototyping, feedback sessions, and final showcase.

 

Logistics

  • Geelong Tech School will provide transport for all schools bringing three or more teams to the event.
  • Students are to bring their own food/lunch each day.

 

Safety and Supervision

  • Teachers are expected to accompany and supervise their teams throughout the event.
  • 1:20 staff-student ratio with a minimum of 2 staff
  • Staffing for excursions – Read more

 

Contact Information

  • For any questions or additional information, please contact Rachel Gibson.

 

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Details

Start:
April 1, 2025
End:
April 2, 2025
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