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Plumpton High School Welcomes Peter Riordan Deputy Secretary Corporate Services

Peter Riordan and Tim Lloyd ith the Forensic Studies students

 

An exciting day of showcasing the innovation and creativity being developed and implemented at Plumpton was enjoyed by Peter Riordan. The innovation and creativity in the high quality teaching, learning and leadership is ensuring our students transition into the future focused with the necessary capabilities to thrive and succeed.

Peter Riordan is presented with a token

Some of this was highlighted where we explored significant Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Media and communications and LOTE. Plumpton leads aspects STEM education with programs such as Forensic Science with students undertaking DNA testing with our Forensic Science trained teacher, Computer Science with students coding robots to speak languages, Engineering Science using the schools laser cutter, plasma cutter, vacuum former and CNC 3D router, all current industry standard system computer aided drafting tools.

Students showing the deputy secretary their work

Also highlighted was our internationally recognised Media Industry Studies program that partners with The ABC and The University of Technology Sydney. Students displayed their robotic designs developed to solve complex problems as well as our computer science coding program both of which use programs from the Carnegie University in the United States – a world leader in robotics.

 

We would like to thank Peter for giving of his valuable time to explore innovation and creativity that is possible in NSW Public Schools ensuring our students attain excellence on a level footing with other school systems.

 

Tim Lloyd
Principal