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Year 1 DT - Making Puppets
Year 1 have been working incredibly hard this term to design and create their very own puppets. This week, we reached the finish line as the children carefully assembled and embellished their products with wonderful decorations. We are extremely proud of the imagination and hard work that went into every single design!
Reception- Technology-Follow The Mouse
In the bustling environment of the Reception classroom, the children took their first exciting steps into the digital world by mastering the IT mouse. With small hands poised carefully over the device, they practiced the fundamental skill of clicking the buttons to navigate the mouse along a winding track. This activity served as a fantastic practical application of positional language, as the children eagerly called out "left" and "right" to guide their movements and keep their mouse on the path. Developing this fine motor control is a huge milestone; it requires the coordination to input information into the mouse and how many steps it would make. Taking turns in this simple game with friends to show awareness of digital literacy.
Year 3 - D.T. - Using A Microbit
Bright Sparks in Year 3! Our Year 3 designers have been busy leveling up their tech skills this week! In preparation for creating their very own safety devices, the children dived into the world of coding. We used BBC micro:bits to explore how light can be used to keep us safe in the darkWhat we achieved: Logical Thinking: We mapped out our code to ensure our devices respond correctly. Programming: The pupils used Block Editor to program the micro:bit’s LED matrix to flash bright warning patterns. Problem Solving: There was plenty of "debugging" as we checked our code to make sure those lights shone bright!
Year 2 D&T: Problem solving to make a sturdy base.
Engineering in Action! Our Year 2 inventors have been busy putting their Design & Technology skills to the test this week... The classroom was transformed into a construction site! The children were challenged to take everyday recycled packaging and turn it into a stable, sturdy base capable of supporting a rotating wheel. It wasn't as easy as it looks! What we learned: Problem Solving: When a structure wobbled, our young designers had to figure out why. Triangulation: We discovered that some shapes are much stronger than others! Reinforcement: Learning how to use masking tape and tabs to create "strong joins." The resilience on display was incredible—there were plenty of "oops" moments, but even more "aha!" moments.
Year 2 - Design Technology - Healthy Wraps
Our Year 2 designers have been busy exploring the world of nutrition as they designed and created their very own healthy wraps! After studying the Eatwell Plate, the children gained a fantastic understanding of how a balanced diet—incorporating various food groups—provides our bodies with the different nutrients they need to stay strong and energised. Putting their culinary skills to the test, the students carefully prepared their chosen ingredients by practicing precise cutting, grating, and peeling. Once their vibrant wraps were assembled, the lesson concluded with a thoughtful evaluation, where the children reflected on their flavor combinations and making process. Well done, Year 2, for being such creative and health-conscious chefs!
Year 2 - Design Technology - Healthy Wraps
Our Year 2 designers have been busy exploring the world of nutrition as they designed and created their very own healthy wraps! After studying the Eatwell Plate, the children gained a fantastic understanding of how a balanced diet—incorporating various food groups—provides our bodies with the different nutrients they need to stay strong and energised. Putting their culinary skills to the test, the students carefully prepared their chosen ingredients by practicing precise cutting, grating, and peeling. Once their vibrant wraps were assembled, the lesson concluded with a thoughtful evaluation, where the children reflected on their flavor combinations and making process. Well done, Year 2, for being such creative and health-conscious chefs!
YEar 6: Design Technology - Shadow Puppets
Year 6 have researched, and designed their own moveable shadow puppets, reflecting a new character to add to the story of the Wizard of Oz. L.O: To create a shadow puppet with moving parts.
Year 3 - Design and Technology - Making A Mock Up Of A Seasonal Tart
Year 3 became bakers-in-training this week! As part of our D.T. project, we created 3D mock-ups of our proposed seasonal tarts. The children did a fantastic job using craft materials to represent different seasonal vegetables and toppings. These models have helped us decide exactly how we want our final, edible tarts to look.
Year 5 DT - Meet the Doodlers!
In this week's lesson, Year 5 became design detectives as we met some amazing doodling machines! We explored how these fantastic devices are built and studied the different mechanisms (the moving parts) they use to create their unique, colourful patterns. We analysed how the clever arrangement of motors, levers, and linkages makes each doodler special, preparing Year 5 to design their own creative, moving invention!
Year 3 - Design Technology - Evaluating Seasonal Foods
This week, Year 3 explored the wonderful world of seasonal food! We acted like food critics and evaluated three fresh ingredients: asparagus, radish, and spring onion. We tasted each food and discussed its texture, smell, and flavour. We then decided which ingredient worked best for a seasonal tart. The children used fantastic descriptive words to explain their choices.
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Year 1 - DT - Juicing
Year 1 pupils were busy juicing oranges, lemons, and limes! They worked on important physical development skills, including gross motor skills for squeezing and holding the juicers steady, and fine motor skills for twisting the fruit and manipulating the seeds. They also used their hand-eye coordination and following instructions to complete the tasty task!
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Year 1 - Preparing Food Safely
This week we have discussed all things kitchen safety! We discussed how to prepare food safely, how to use equipment safely and why we do this. The children had fun taking turns to cut a variety of food items including bananas, peppers and apples.
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