Banyule Nillumbik Tech School

🧠 International Neurodiversity Pride Week 🧠

At BNTS, we celebrate the different ways people think, learn, create, and solve problems. Neurodiversity Pride Week is an opportunity to recognise the strengths, talents, and perspectives that neurodivergent individuals bring to our schools, workplaces, and communities. 💡

We know that every learner is unique. By creating inclusive, flexible, and supportive learning environments, we can help all students engage, participate, and succeed in ways that work best for them.

Innovation thrives when diverse minds come together. By valuing neurodiversity, we foster learning spaces where every student feels respected, empowered, and able to reach their full potential. 🚀
Let's celebrate the creativity, resilience, and unique perspectives that make our communities stronger. 💙

🔗 Learn more about Neurodiversity Pride Week and upcoming events at: neurodiversityprideday.com/australia

📣 Intro to Entrepreneurship at BNTS 🚀

This week at BNTS, we were excited to welcome students from Parade College for our Intro to Entrepreneurship program!
Students dove into the world of innovation and design thinking, developing creative solutions to real-world challenges. 💡

Their ideas included:
⏰ An alarm clock that sits under your pillow and wakes you with gentle vibration
⛳ Reimagined golf ball designs
☕ A fully immersive 3D café experience

It was fantastic to see students collaborate, think creatively, and turn big ideas into early-stage concepts. 🚀

👋🚀 Last week, BNTS was excited to welcome three work experience students to the Tech School — two from Eltham High School and one from Montmorency Secondary College! 🙌

Throughout the week, they got a behind-the-scenes look at how a Tech School operates, explored a range of technologies, assisted with programs, and gained valuable insight into future careers in STEM, design, media, and technology. 💡
We really enjoyed sharing our knowledge, learning from their fresh perspectives, and supporting them as they developed new skills along the way.
Thanks for a great week — it was fantastic having you with us! 🎉

🍩✨ National Donut Day at BNTS! ✨🍩

What better way to bring the team together than with a box of donuts and some great conversation? 🙌
Our staff recently took the opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and plan future programs while celebrating National Donut Day. From brainstorming new learning experiences to discussing exciting opportunities for our students and schools, it was a productive session fuelled by creativity (and a little sugar!). 💡🍩
Great ideas, great company, and great donuts — a winning combination! 🚀

🚀🤖 The 4th Biennial STEAM Futures Conference is Coming! 🤖🚀

Discover the future of technology, AI, and innovation in education at this exciting conference for primary and secondary students, educators, and future-focused learners. 💡

The event will feature:
✨ Real-world projects and applications
✨ Expert insights into AI in learning
✨ Future careers in AI and technology
✨ Networking opportunities with organisations
✨ Practical ideas for the STEAM classroom
🎤 Featuring keynote speaker Leon Furze

📅 21st August 2026
📍 Viewbank College
An inspiring day focused on innovation, collaboration, and the future of learning. 🙌
🔗 Bookings available via TryBooking

🎬✨ A Huge Congratulations to Our First Future Animators Cohort! ✨🎬

This week marked the conclusion of our inaugural Future Animators program, with students completing six weeks of creativity, storytelling, and animation. 🚀
To celebrate their achievements, students showcased their final projects to fellow participants, BNTS staff, industry specialists, and their families. It was fantastic to see the confidence, skills, and creativity that had developed throughout the program. 👏

A special congratulations to Wesly, who was awarded a 12-month membership to industry-standard animation software in recognition of his outstanding work and commitment throughout the program. 🏆🎉

A huge thank you to all of our students, families, and industry partners who helped make the first Future Animators program such a success. The final showcase was a fantastic celebration of everything the students achieved over the six weeks, and we can't wait to see where their animation journey takes them next! 🌟

The good news doesn't stop there — Future Animators will return in Semester 2 for Year 7–8 students, giving even more young creators the opportunity to develop their animation skills and bring their stories to life. 🎨🎥

🔗 Learn more about Future Animators:
https://banyulenillumbiktechschool.vic.edu.au/future-animators

🎬✨ Upcoming Teacher PD at BNTS ✨🎬

Lights, camera, special effects! Join us for our next Teacher PD session:
🕓 4:00pm – 6:00pm
📅 Week 9 – 15th June

💡 Intro to Film Special Effects using Adobe After Effects
This hands-on workshop will introduce teachers to the exciting world of digital film effects using Adobe After Effects. Explore creative techniques that can bring storytelling and media projects to life in the classroom. 🚀
Perfect for educators looking to build confidence with media technologies and discover new ways to engage students through digital creativity. 🎥💻

🔗 Find out more and explore our upcoming PD sessions here:
https://banyulenillumbiktechschool.vic.edu.au/teacher-pd

🧵✨ Our new TechStyles & Fabrication Tech Taster has quickly become one of our most popular programs! 🙌

Students have been loving the opportunity to explore creative technologies through hands-on experiences combining design, fabrication, textiles, and innovation. From digital design to seeing their ideas come to life, the excitement around this program has been incredible. 💡
We can’t wait to welcome even more students into the space and see what they create next! 🚀