Technology

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Our Team:

HOL: Bobbie Seymour

Teaching staff and specialties: Bobbie Seymour (Hospitality and Soft Materials), Damon Thomas, (Hard Materials),  Bree-Ann Hodgkinson (Food and Nutrition and Soft Materials), Natania McCann (Food and Nutrition and Soft Materials). 

Our dedicated teachers bring expertise, passion, and care to their work, supporting students to do their best.

ASPIRE – Our Purpose

• What is the purpose of this department?
• How does it support the school vision and values?
• What do we want students to aspire to in this learning area?

At William Colenso College the Technology Department supports students to develop confidence, curiosity, and capability. We encourage students to aim high, take pride in their learning, and see themselves as successful learners who belong and can achieve excellence. 

ACT – Teaching, Learning & Support

What students learn / How students learn

• Key teaching approaches
• Types of learning activities

Assessment & feedback

• How learning is assessed
• How feedback supports improvement

Support & extension

• Support available
• Extension opportunities

Students learn through engaging, meaningful learning experiences that build both knowledge and skills. Our teaching focuses on active participation, clear feedback, and strong support so every learner can make progress. 

• Junior learning builds foundations and confidence 
• Senior courses offer clear pathways and choice 
• Assessment supports growth and next steps

Support and extension opportunities ensure learning is inclusive and challenging.

ACHIEVE – Pathways & Outcomes

• Senior course options and qualifications 
• Skills students develop
• Pathways beyond school
• Opportunities beyond the classroom

Learning in the Technology Department opens pathways beyond school. Students develop skills that prepare them for further study, work, and life — including critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and resilience.

Opportunities such as participating in Manaaki Marae and Hard Materials help students to build community connections and achieve success both in and beyond the classroom.

Working in Partnership

We value strong partnerships with whānau. Families can support learning by encouraging regular attendance, engagement with feedback, and open communication with teachers.