Technology News Technology studies would like to thank the owners of two local automotive business’ for their recent donations. Brian Smith of Brian Smith Motor repairs and Craig and Bill of B.C.K. have continually supported the automotive program at Diamond Valley College over a number of years. Students have gained a tremendous amount of experience due to the generosity of these people. Both businesses are located in Elizabeth Street opposite the Diamond Creek Pool. Pictured below are automotive students Jessica and Tammee working with the car donated by Craig and Bill.

The wind tunnel shown above is being designed and built by Bruce Whittaker with the help of Michael Courts in Technology. The Wind Tunnel will allow the students in Yr 9/10 Cads and Cams unit working on the miniature F1 racing car designs, to test their balsa wood models.

A special thank you must go to Ray Kandell and family for donating the stainless steel fan housing and motor. Ray also supplied a speed control converter so the students can test under various speed conditions. We are now looking for a fog / smoke machine to complete the project. Any help or assistance from other parents with contacts would be greatly appreciated. Look for more photos in following newsletters as this exciting project develops. Technology Team

College Working Bee Term 1 2007 When- Sunday 18 March 2007 T ime- 9am to 1pm BBQ lunch provided. Here is your opportunity to help with some of the tasks to improve the College for the students. Please complete the reply slip from the recent newsletter and return to the college ASAP. If you have any concerns or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact Pat McMahon at the College on 9438-1411. Copies of the notice are available on the College website. http://www.dvallcoll.vic.edu.au/notices/Working%20Bee1%202007.pdf Pat McMahon-Facilities Manager

ASISTM-Picaxe Project Student Update3 “Tech has been so much fun. Pat taught me how to solder better. I already knew how to solder because I have made lead lights before. Soldering with smaller solder and a smaller soldering iron is a lot different than with lead lights. I have learnt a lot with Pat. Tech is the best!!” Sarah McAloon “Tech has been the ‘funnest’ subject. Part has taught us so many fun things like how to solder and he has helped us on the computers with T ricad. Everyone in 7.3 agrees that Pat is a great teacher. He is always happy and cheerful. We have been doing the egg lifter which is going great. We have just finished the drawing on the computer.” Rebecca Gambling

Compressor For Sale The school is selling an Industrial compressor 7.5 hp $2500 ONO please con-tact the school ask for Michael Courts at the college 94381411