Dear Education Partners,

Welcome to 2024! We are gearing up for another busy year, and our calendar is filling up fast. Alongside our suite of amazing STEAM-based programs developed in partnership with local industry, we have a range of additional opportunities in Term 1 for students and teachers.

Keep reading to learn more about our Artist in Residence program with Jess Coldrey, the Digital Technologies teacher PD with the Australian Computer Society, the Girls in STEAM Day and STEAM Teacher Connect events in partnership with Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria, and our STEAM Cluster Community of Practice.

Pictured above are VCE Vocational Major teachers Yvette and Alison, who came to the Tech School in the January holidays to plan their 2024 programs. Their students will engage in a range of programs including AgTech: Bushfoods, which will be integrated into their curriculum to meet desired learning outcomes and delivered at BTS as well as back at school.

Educators, our programs team is ready to support you in embedding Tech School experiences into your classroom learning, enabling your students to develop STEAM and enterprise skills that can be applied to real-world contexts.Don't hesitate to reach out to us at bendigotechschool@latrobe.edu.au to arrange a meeting with our team and start planning your exciting 2024 at Bendigo Tech School.We can't wait to see you at the Bendigo Tech School this year.Regards,

‍Ember Chittenden
Head of Programs | Bendigo Tech School