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In engineering we need high accuracy readings as quick as possible, for this we use Digital Vernier Calipers. The jaws of the digital calipers are used to measure pieces of metal down to two decimal places. The reading of the measurement is shown by the screen on the front of the calipers. The calipers can also be used to measure the depth, inside and outside diameters of holes. For example, we used the vernier calipers in engineering to measure the diameter of our brass nuts that later became a part of our tool clamp.

In our measuring test, we used the digital calipers to measure the inside diameter, outside diameter and the width of an acrylic ring. The tolerance of the length of the ring was 3.1 to 2.8 and the answer had to be rounded to 2Dp. My answer was 3.00mm. The result of using the digital vernier in my measuring test was another three correct answers. To improve the accuracy of the digital vernier calipers, you must ensure the calipers are set to zero before use.
- Fraser Boyd

Engineering

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Year 12

A centre punch is used to mark out and guide the drill when and before drilling a hole into a surface. Some centre punches need to be inspected and sharpened before use on your workpiece. Some people use the centre punch to decorate their work.In the workshop, I used the centre punch to mark out my holes at a distance from the front, 25mm, 50mm and 135mm. This helped me guide the drill bit into the centre of my work to make the holes more accurate.
- Gabriel Dela Cruz

In engineering we need to measure smaller pieces of metal or material as accurately as possible. For this we use a micrometer. The micrometer works by winding a thimble on the end of the micrometer which attaches to the piece you are measuring as far as it will go. The measurement is then displayed on the barrel on the end of the micrometer. For example, we used the micrometer in the measuring test to measure the outside diameter and the width of two steel bars and a plate. The tolerance of the answer was 20.06 to 19.86 and rounded to 2Dp. My answer was 19.98 for the large OD. The result of the micrometer was three answers within tolerance. What I would do next time to further improve the accuracy of my results is take more time to read the micrometer.
- Fraser Boyd

The scribe is a tool that engineers use to mark out lines on a surface. What you would do is get some engineering ink and apply it onto the work surface that you want to mark out. Then measure your work and use the scribe to scratch the surface of the ink creating a mark. The engineering ink is not always needed, as long as you can see the mark that you have created. In the workshop I used the scribe to mark out my 25mm, 50mm, 85mm and 135mm lines to mark out where I needed to drill. I also used the scribe to mark out a line on where I needed to cut on the metal bar (150mm). I also used the scribe to mark out half way (10mm) and 40mm along for the slope at the front of the metal bar.
- Gabriel Dela Cruz

FOOD Technology

The Food and Hospitality Department are farewelling a much loved and hardworking Head of Faculty and teacher with Mrs Trina Smith leaving us after 17 wonderful years at this school. In 2002 when she arrived she introduced this course and it has proven to be a very popular option with numbers steadily increasing each year since then. Trina and myself spent many wonderful years preparing students and taking them to culinary competitions where they were given opportunities to compete against the best in Auckland and then onto national competitions as well. There were many trips to different hotels and restaurants where the students could get a real life experience of this industry. Trina will be greatly missed by our department in particular and we wish her and Richard all the best for their future.

We gained cooking skills while also doing theory and doing revision and tests.We filled out booklets giving us general knowledge on food related things. The class were given a recipe and resources. We would improvise to try and make the best outcome. We also took photos to collect in a booklet to keep track of the recipes.

In Food Technology, we learnt about the right and wrong way to make hot finger foods, cakes and soups. A key aspect we studied was what the appropriate temperature for foods to be kept at was. We practised the safest ways to keep food and not let bacteria grow onto it.

Alexis Harrison

Fabric Technology

Students have been fortunate to have visits from milliner Myra, Marmalade Hats, embroiderer Jo Dixey and designer Tuhi Blair from Lucky Dip clothing as well as trips to the local Resource Centre, Op Shops, the Pop-up Globe and UNITEC’s costume department.

Year 7&8 Fabric Tech - This year the intermediates have combined “the old and the new”. They explored symbols that relate to them and used a desktop CNC cutter to make a stencil of their chosen symbol to apply to a t-shirt. Students then made a short film about themselves. This can be viewed using the symbol on the t-shirt as trigger to show the movie - an augmented reality (AR) app is required for this.

Year 9 Multi-Materials: Te Harenga - Students drew a 2D plan of a journey they go on regularly. The purpose of this was to create unique shapes that could be used to cast a piece of pewter (key ring or pendant) and also develop print designs. The stencils and foam prints were applied to fabric and turned into a drawstring bag for the pewter cast. Across the project students used traditional print-making techniques, a CNC cutter to create stencils, sewing machines, wood carving tools and metal files to develop a range of original and inspiring pewter pieces and bags.

Year 10 Fabric Technology - Backpacks, Country Road inspired bags, clutch bags with straps, clutch bags without straps, tote bags… Years 10’s chose the style of bag they would each like to create which resulted in a wide range of HMS - Hold My Stuff - bags being made. Early finishers this semester decided they would like to try their hand at making bucket hats which, although challenging, was enjoyed and they produced some quality headwear. Back in semester one, students also explored combining e-textiles with felt making and came up with a range of small items from a rose through to a caterpillar with a car, wristband and other things in between...

Senior Fabric Technology - There were two main projects this year: Skills and Denim Daze, although the Level 3 students developed their own projects. This included wearable arts (more on that in a separate article), a school ball dress and applied design. At the beginning of the year students spent time developing skills, whilst the second larger project centred around sustainability; they used recycled denim to create something new inspired by students’ personal history whilst tying in with Kaipara College’s history and the school’s 60th Reunion.

This costume is designed for Beatrice from Much Ado About Nothing in the SCNZ competition. Beatrice appears very hardened and sharp, however, she is actually very vulnerable. In a rose there are three main components. The stem is the strength of the flower, the thorns are the protection and the bud is the vulnerable part. I incorporated a rose into my design because Beatrice uses her wit and comes across as very strong to protect herself from heartbreak. Beatrice had her heartbroken once before and then swore she would not marry until she found a partner who would treat her equally. This is why I incorporated leaves and a stem protecting her heart, because she was protecting herself from heartbreak. I used a yellow rose because in the play Beatrice is a very joyful person. Beatrice in Latin also means bringer of joy. I chose to do a contemporary design because Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's plays that links to the modern world clearly. Beatrice also has a lot of values and beliefs such as wanting an equal partner that are valued in society today.

Ella Cunningham Year 12 2019

Woodwork Technology

The skills learnt in year 10 woodwork this year were: gluing wood together and cutting dowel. We used hand saws in groups to build a table. We bettered our skills with a ban saw and learnt how to use big machinery. Safety precautions we practised were wearing safety gear and improving hand coordination. Other items we created were acrylic designs that were cut out with a scroll saw.

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