Steffi Pell was excited to show her grandmother Cathy McGrath and Gerard McGrath the robotics area.
After three years in the making, the Trades Centre at Cobram Anglican Grammar School is officially open for classes.
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What started as a bare patch of dirt in February this year has evolved into a sprawling facility that stands to give local students an amazing head start in their future careers.
The school opened the facility to the public on Friday, allowing them to view what will become the gold-standard for modern technology education in the region.
Staff and students took great joy in being able to showcase the facility to the many local trades and consultants who worked on the project throughout its various stages.
Visitors were very impressed by the breadth of industry-standard equipment that students will have access to such as laser cutters, water jet cutters, CNC routers, 3D printers, fabricating/welding equipment and a car hoist for automotive.
Cobram AGS principal Keith Willett was delighted to welcome more than 100 members from the community to see what the Trades Centre has to offer.
“It was a fantastic opportunity for visitors to explore our impressive facilities and gain a deeper understanding of the practical learning pathways available at Cobram AGS,” Mr Willett said.
“In developing the Trades Centre, we consulted closely with local trades to identify the types of equipment and technologies used in today’s workforce.
“Our goal is to give students hands-on experience with these tools, helping them build fundamental skills they can carry directly into their future careers.
“By equipping students with these in-demand skills, we’re not only strengthening their individual career pathways but also supporting local industries that are eager for young people with the right training and capabilities.”
Mr Willett said the establishment of the Trades Centre was only made possible thanks to the Federal Government Capital Grants Program (CGP) for non-government schools.
He said the school would like to thank Crow Constructions and all other contractors and consultants who worked on the project.
Darcy McCormack and Nick Avery from Avery Cabinets admiring the CNC Router.
Brad Post and daughter Charlie Post were delighted to see the Kuka Robots in action.
Kate Goldsmith and Jai Draper from the Cobram SES Unit were impressed by what was on offer.
Michael Hotchkiss from Total Tools and Shaun Robbins from Shaun Robbins Electrical.
Rebecca Haynes from Odesi Collective ensured the coffees were flowing.
Year 11 student Sam Stillard was all smiles on the barbecue.
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