Technology
Craft Design TechnologyThis area of the curriculum provides pupils with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and understanding of a range of materials, tools and processes. Pupils will be given a range of ‘design and make’ activities which help them to develop a ‘problem solving’ approach which will involve research, setting out ideas and developing a final product proposal. This will then be made using a range of wood, metal or plastic materials. Pupils follow accredited courses at Key Stage 4 including G.C.S.E and Entry Level as appropriate.
ManufacturingThis is a double G.C.S.E award carried out at Key Stage 4. It involves pupils developing a greater understanding of the “Manufacturing and Engineering worlds”
The’ level of award given to each pupil will be assessed by submitting two portfolios of work as well as a written examination. Pupils will develop a greater understanding of the Manufacturing sector in relation to developing, planning, manufacturing and packaging of products. There will also be an opportunity for pupils to work as part of a team in the manufacture of a batch of products.
Mr Keelan is Technology coordinator.
Food TechnologyPupils learn to cook from a very early age, developing their skills for food preparation; learning about health, safety and hygiene in every weekly lesson (at present 1½ hours).
We have excellent links with Waitrose Food Studio in
Lessons are focused on life skills. These are a vital part of our children’s education and include using equipment, preparing healthy nutritious meals, washing up, sharing food and team work, to name but a few. Pupils visit the Tewkesbury Food and Drink Festival and within the school, pupils are involved with the preparation of food for Governors teas, meetings and fund raising for Comic Relief. You are more than welcome to come in and have a look around, or join lessons.
In Key Stage 4 pupils follow an accredited course, which could be G.C.S.E Food and Nutrition (WJEC), Entry Level Food and Nutrition (WJEC), ASDAN Life Skills. Outcomes are very good and many pupils move on to a career in catering and hospitality.
Mrs Harrington in the kitchen
This is a double G.C.S.E award carried out at Key Stage 4. It involves pupils developing a greater understanding of the “Manufacturing and Engineering worlds”
The’ level of award given to each pupil will be assessed by submitting two portfolios of work as well as a written examination. Pupils will develop a greater understanding of the Manufacturing sector in relation to developing, planning, manufacturing and packaging of products. There will also be an opportunity for pupils to work as part of a team in the manufacture of a batch of products.
Mr Keelan is Technology coordinator.
Food TechnologyPupils learn to cook from a very early age, developing their skills for food preparation; learning about health, safety and hygiene in every weekly lesson (at present 1½ hours).
We have excellent links with Waitrose Food Studio in
Lessons are focused on life skills. These are a vital part of our children’s education and include using equipment, preparing healthy nutritious meals, washing up, sharing food and team work, to name but a few. Pupils visit the Tewkesbury Food and Drink Festival and within the school, pupils are involved with the preparation of food for Governors teas, meetings and fund raising for Comic Relief. You are more than welcome to come in and have a look around, or join lessons.
In Key Stage 4 pupils follow an accredited course, which could be G.C.S.E Food and Nutrition (WJEC), Entry Level Food and Nutrition (WJEC), ASDAN Life Skills. Outcomes are very good and many pupils move on to a career in catering and hospitality.
Mrs Harrington in the kitchen