Design and Technology

Design and Technology is about providing opportunities for children to use creativity and imagination to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others' needs. 

Making mistakes is a huge part of Design and Technology! It is integral to learning  

Children should also develop skills alongside the design process relating to food technology, woodwork, sewing, moving mechanisms and more.

Keep checking this page to see what each year group have been up to... 

Year 1 

In Autumn term, Year 1 focussed on cooking and nutrition. They had lots of fun designing and making a fruit/ vegetable kebab! The children practised using the bridge and claw method to safely cut and prepare their fruit and vegetables  

This term, Year 1 are learning about freestanding structures. The children have been busy designing ideas for their free standing structures! Keep a look out over the next couple of weeks to see pictures of the amazing freestanding structures that they make! 

Year 2

In Autumn term, Year 2 designed and created their own products, linked to The Great Fire of London, that included a slider and lever mechanism. Don't they look fantastic!

This term, we are focussing on Cooking and Nutrition in our D&T lessons, with a particular focus on preparing fruits and vegetables. The children will soon be making their own nutritious fruit smoothies! Keep a look out for photos of their smoothies in a few weeks time...

Year 3

In Autumn term, Year 3 made their own bread and healthy pizzas. They enjoyed tasting a range of different breads- their favourite was the naan bread and pitta bread! Year 3 discussed what carbohydrates are and talked about why we need them as part of a healthy, balanced diet. We then followed a simple recipe to make some delicious white bread! It smelt and tasted AMAZING!

As part of a whole school D&T afternoon during Christmas week, Year 3 had lots of fun taking part in a Christmas themed STEM activity. Children worked together to build an igloo using just spaghetti and Blu tack! They had lots of fun!

This term, Year 3 are focussing on Textiles. They will be using a range of materials to design and make a kite with a Tudor design incorporated onto the sail (linked to their current History topic). They will be using Computer Aided Design to design prints on the laptop that could be applied (by an adult) to textiles using iron transfer paper. Keep an eye out for photos of Year 3's designs and creations over the next few weeks!

Year 4

During Autumn term, Year 4 created their very own Egyptian banquet! Firstly, they tasted a range of Egyptian foods during their tasting session including; baba ganoush, olives, dates and flatbread. They then followed a range of recipes to make their own baba ganoush and sweet date flapjacks. They had lots of fun measuring and weighing out the ingredients! 

This term, Year 4 will be making shell structures using Computer Aided Design. This will be linked to their current History topic as they will be making Viking treasure chests! So far, Year 4 have investigated what shell structures are and researched why they are used. They have also used Computer Aided Design on Purple Mash to create nets that build 3D shapes. Here is an example of what they created ...

Year 5

In Autumn term, Year 5 learnt about catapults. Firstly, they researched the designs of catapults, found out how they were made and looked at what they were used for. They then created designs for their own catapults. Have a look at some of their amazing designs:

This term, Year 5 are focussing on celebrating food from different cultures, with a particular focus on Greek food! After researching key ingredients and understanding where they come from, Year 5 will soon be making a 'sweet dish' (honey muffins) and a 'savoury dish' (olive and feta muffins). Here are some photos of Year 5 tasting some delicious Greek food

Year 6

During Autumn term, Year 6 researched rationed ingredients. They designed meals that could be cooked using rationed food items from World War II and researched the seasonality of each ingredient. 

This term, Year 6 are focussing on textiles. Their current textiles topic is is linked to the Bayeux Tapestry. So far, Year 6 have researched the Bayeux Tapestry and the significance of it. They have also enjoyed exploring a range of stitches using scrap fabric. Next, Year 6 will be  using the computers to design a scene from the Bayeux Tapestry! The children will be using these designs to create their final piece. Keep a look out for photos of the wonderful work Year 6 will be producing over the next few weeks...