DATTA WA

Back by popular demand — Jewellery PL with Phil Christmas (Only 8 places!). Join us on 19 March 2026, 3:30–6:30 pm at Woodvale Secondary College to make a ring or pendant, learn 3D printing & casting, and discover cost-saving electroplating techniques. Perfect for makers and jewellery enthusiasts. Book quickly — limited spots!

$25 per person - Secure your place: https://wix.to/Qimvqaz

Job Opportunity - St John Bosco College in Piara Waters
Seeking Technologies Teacher (Woodwork/Metalwork) – Term 1, 2026 start (Ongoing)
https://www.stjohnbosco.wa.edu.au/employment/

Its the final week for DATTA WA Conference Tickets - sales will close at 5pm on Friday 14/11.
Get in now to secure your place!

Registration | DATTAWA *Student registration – available for those studying who hold a current Student Identification Card. To be eligible you will need to upload a copy of your student ID card or a written statement from your supervisor verifying your student status during the registration process.

A big thank you to the guys at Felder Group last night. we were given a great demonstration of the Preventative Contact System installed on their K series Table Saws (note this video shows the bigger Kappa series machine). This is worth a look for all schools - drop away blade on contact and able to be reset straight away without any destruction of parts, loss of time or need for replacement of any parts. Ground breaking and really we should all be asking why our schools haven't got this machine or planning to buy one. Its a no brainer.

Felder will work with schools to make sure you have the right set up you need. They will also be at the Conference this year, so have a chat with them about the what they can do for your school.

https://www.felder-group.com/en-au/products/table-saws-c1947/sliding-table-panel-saw-k-740-s-p4129461?vid=3966825

Check out the video and images below for the demonstration

Premier's Science Awards 2025: STEM Educator of the Year (Schools) Finalist

Lets all show our support for Stuart - he was our DT Educator of the Year in 2024!

https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-energy-and-economic-diversification/premiers-science-awards-peoples-choice-award

VOTE NOW!

Stuart Carr is a Design and Technologies teacher at Applecross Senior High School, where he leads innovative, hands-on STEM programs that inspire students to solve real-world problems.

Stuart’s teaching empowers students of all abilities to engage meaningfully with STEM – through hands-on engineering challenges, inclusive design projects, cross-age primary partnerships and real-world applications that connect learning to life beyond the classroom.

A recipient of the 2024 Best Design and Technology Teacher in WA award, Stuart also supports staff development through workshops on inclusive technologies and digital tools, helping to build a more future-ready, collaborative school community.