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DATTA Qld Student Subject Awards 2025

We are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Design and Technology Teachers’ Association Queensland Student Subject Awards. This year saw an exceptional number of submissions from across the state, each showcasing the creativity, innovation, and technical skill of Queensland’s Design and Technologies students. The calibre of work was outstanding, reflecting the dedication of both students and their teachers who continue to champion authentic, hands-on learning. These awards are more than a celebration, they are a showcase of the diverse and dynamic projects emerging from classrooms statewide.

Design and Technologies education plays a vital role in shaping Australia’s future workforce and economy. From engineering and architecture to robotics, manufacturing, product design, and digital innovation, the skills developed in these subjects are foundational to countless career pathways. More than that, Design and Technologies fosters the 21st century capabilities our students need most: creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. In a world driven by innovation, sustainability, and technological change, studying Design and Technologies is not just relevant, it’s essential.

Congratulations to all the students whose work has been recognised in this year’s awards. Your creativity, perseverance, and passion for design and innovation are truly inspiring. You’ve not only demonstrated excellence in your craft, you’ve shown us the future of Australian ingenuity. Well done!

Student Subject Awards State Champions 2025

Category
Name
School
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3D Printing

Sasha Thomas

Ferny Grove State High School

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Building & Construction Skills

Nikita Tsockallos

Clairvaux MacKillop College

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Certificate I Construction

Y12 Construction class

St Joseph’s College

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Certificate I Furnishing

Zoey Hart

St Andrew’s Catholic College

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Certificate II Engineering Pathways

Zoey Hart

St Andrew’s Catholic College

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Design

Stephanie Ku

Brisbane Girls Grammar School

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Engineering

Cooper Hunt

St Andrew’s Catholic College

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Fashion Skills

Harper Allen

All Hallow’s School

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Furnishing Skills

Cooper Graham

Chanel College

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Industrial Graphics Skills

Jonah Ford

Chanel College

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Industrial Technology Skills

Jett Reeve

Tully State High School

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Laser Cutting

Niamh Capper

Moreton Bay College

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Y10 Design & Technology

Chloe Bron

St Eugene College

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Y7 Design & Technology

Asher Knight

Good Samaritan College

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Y8 Design & Technology

Belah-Rose Muir-Stokes

San Damiano College

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Y9 Design & Technology

Hayleigh Emery

John Paul College

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