Technology

Masterton Intermediate School runs a technicraft programme which provides students with a minimum of twenty hours instruction in each of the technicraft options. These are:

·       wood technology
·       food technology
·       information communication technology
·       music
·       science
 
Each technicraft area is taught by a specialist teacher who provides a variety of activities which include a balance of theory and practical skills.
 
All technology rooms have been renovated to provide a pleasant learning environment which students enjoy working in. These areas are well-resourced with up to date equipment and technology which is continually upgraded to provide the students with a modern learning approach.
 
The computer suite comprises of nineteen Apple Mac computers with internet capabilities as well as all the latest up to date audio video equipment. Each class room also has an Apple computer with a pod of 10 laptops available to be used within the classroom learning programme. There are eight computers in the library to enable children to work on their projects during their lunch times or to be used for information research. The music suite also has eighteen keyboards which are linked into a console. The wood technology, food technology and science rooms are fully equipped to enable students to produce quality learning experiences and outcomes.