Hume is one of Australia’s fastest growing communities, with the city’s population expected to grow by nearly 50% over the next two decades. The new Hume Tech School will be accessible to students from all 25 secondary schools within the Hume local government area.

 

ABOUT US

Purpose:

Hume Tech School is a new STEM centre at Kangan Institute, building future skills for all secondary students in the City of Hume.

Values:

Purposeful | Inclusive | Collaborative | Aspirational

Our inclusive philosophy:

We welcome everyone of all abilities, genders, sexualities, and beliefs who are respectful and curious. Diversity makes us stronger.

 

Let’s make a difference

Contact us today: info@humetechschool.vic.edu.au



Course Offerings

 

Living laboratory:

We’re a hands-on, ever-evolving space where students, teachers, industry, and community experiment, learn and solve real-world problems together.

Learning Approaches:

We use evidence-based, student-centred approaches to make learning accessible and engaging for all.

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 3.0: Our programs are flexible, offering multiple ways for students to engage, represent ideas, and express their learning.

• Inquiry and project-based learning: Students tackle real-world challenges, building skills for the future.

• Co-design: We work with students, teachers, and partners to shape learning experiences together.

• Cultural responsiveness: Our curriculum and environment reflect and respect the diversity of our community, including First Nations perspectives.

• Design thinking: Students engage in a human-centred, iterative process that fosters empathy, creativity and problem-solving - empowering them to design purposeful solutions with real-world impact.

Ready to shape the future?

Join Hume Tech School’s living laboratory - where every partner, teacher, and student helps build a more inclusive, innovative, and connected STEM community.

 

Latest News

 

Stay up to date with the latest news while hearing directly from our students about their learning experiences, achievements, and journeys.

A first look: Hume Tech School design revealed
Construction begins for new Hume Tech School

Partnership and Collaboration

 

What our partners say:

 

“Great to encourage innovative thinking from the younger generation and build their knowledge and skillset.”– Repurpose It
 
“The session was very collaborative. We did not expect the level of detail and professionalism in the pitches.”– CSL
 
“The excursion was a valuable opportunity for our students to observe how mainstream schools operate. The activities they participated in were engaging and highly suitable for our EAL learners. They especially enjoyed visiting the food tech, interacting with other students, and practising their communication skills. This experience helped build their confidence as they prepare to transition to a mainstream school.” – Collingwood English Language School (Broadmeadows Campus)

 

 









 

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