Design Technology

10Oct2024

This term in Design Technology, Year Two have been designing, making and evaluating their own toy fire engines.  The children learned about an incredible inventor – Lonnie Johnson. Did you know, he invented the super soaker water gun? First, the children looked at some examples of toy fire engines.

9Oct2024

Linked with our learning of Autumn, Nursery have been reading the story of the Little Red Hen. We have been talking about Autumn, and all of the vegetables and crops we grow and harvest during the Autumn months. After reading the story “The Little Red Hen”, we worked together to make some hedge

17Jul2024

Today we finished off our DT and History Greek topic with some delicious homemade Greek inspired loaded potatoes and tzatziki dip. After looking at potential risks with knives and hot surfaces, along with hygiene requirements, we used various chopping techniques to cut up the items in preparation –

12Jul2024

Year 6 have thoroughly enjoyed their DT work this week, designing and making a Roman chariot. The brief was to construct a Roman chariot that could hold cubes and race along a track. First, the children researched chariots and learned that the Romans used them for war, hunting and, primarily, for sp

5Jul2024

In DT, Year Two have designed and made a piece of bunting. As they prepare for Year Three, the children’s designs reflected their hobbies and interests.   To begin, the children learned about John Kay – an incredible inventor. He invented the flying shuttle which significantly improved the process