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The Higher School Certificate carpentry students undertaking industrial technology at Melville High School recently completed their major projects of 2021. This class has faced many obstacles since starting Grade 11 with bushfires, flooding and the COVID-19 situation which severely affected their normal school routines. To their credit, the whole class worked diligently and dedication to complete some outstanding hands-on projects before the HSC deadline. As part of the HSC Industrial Technology – Timber course, students are expected to design, manage, and build a major hands-on project and compile an accompanying design folio. These two aspects of their work account for 60% of their HSC score for the subject. Student Isimeli Tavua made a beautiful coffee table with turned legs, an inlaid chess board and drawer from New Guinea rosewood and Tassie oak. The piece was exquisitely finished. Kalinda Larkins created an eye-catching Sydney Bluegum and Merbau vanity. It featured a framed and paneled door, inlaid top, laminate drawer fronts, and matching turned legs. Thomas Donovan designed and built an outdoor entertainment catering chest for drinks and storage. Constructed from Blackbutt, the sturdy compartmentalized unit utilized both traditional and contemporary woodworking techniques along with proper exterior hardware and a weather-resistant finish. Phillippe Angco used fine carpentry skills to build a three-drawer jewelry box made from recycled wood, including mahogany, red cedar, Pacific maple, and poplar. Intricate formatting, intricate inlays, laser-cut design work, and traditional drawer construction were widely featured. All students deserve kudos and recognition for their continued efforts amid such a disruptive set of circumstances experienced in 2020 and 2021. The practical, design and problem-solving skills they have developed will help them in life and work. in the future. Industrial Technology Professor John Kassel said it was a very pleasant experience working with such a great group of students. Our reporters work hard to provide local and up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content:

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Kalinda Larkins created a vanity desk incorporating Sydney Bluegum and Merbau timber

Higher School Certificate carpentry students undertaking industrial technology at Melville High School recently completed their major 2021 projects.

This class has faced many obstacles since starting Grade 11 with bushfires, flooding and the COVID-19 situation severely affecting their normal school routines.

To their credit, the whole class worked diligently and dedication to complete some outstanding hands-on projects before the HSC deadline.

As part of the HSC Industrial Technology – Timber course, students are expected to design, manage, and build a major hands-on project and compile an accompanying design folio.

These two aspects of their work account for 60% of their HSC score for the subject.

Student Isimeli Tavua made a beautiful coffee table with turned legs, an inlaid chess board and drawer from New Guinea rosewood and Tassie oak. The piece was exquisitely finished.

Recycled wood jewelry box built by Phillippe.

Kalinda Larkins created an eye-catching Sydney Bluegum and Merbau vanity. It featured a framed and paneled door, inlaid top, laminate drawer fronts, and matching turned legs.

Thomas Donovan designed and built an outdoor entertainment catering chest for drinks and storage. Constructed from Blackbutt, the sturdy compartmentalized unit utilized both traditional and contemporary woodworking techniques along with proper exterior hardware and a weather-resistant finish.

Phillippe Angco used fine carpentry skills to build a three-drawer jewelry box made from recycled wood, including mahogany, red cedar, Pacific maple, and poplar. Intricate formatting, intricate inlays, laser-cut design work, and traditional drawer construction were widely featured.

All students deserve kudos and recognition for their continued efforts amid such a disruptive set of circumstances experienced in 2020 and 2021. The practical, design and problem-solving skills they have developed will help them in life and work. in the future.

Industrial Technology Professor John Kassel said it was a very pleasant experience working with such a great group of students.

John Kassel, industrial arts teacher, pictured with industrial technology students at Melville High School.

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