June 2023
Design & Technology
Rationale
For all children to have:
- understanding of the design process and how to refine quality of outcomes at each stage.
- a balance of skills in all the strands of DT: textiles, structures, mechanisms, electrical systems, computing and engineering.
- Cooking and nutrition build on knowledge and understanding in science, geography, and history and develop cooking skills progressively.
Approach
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- Start with a relevant and appropriate problem to solve - Use a clear design process for all units is followed with clear progression in skills of: planning, exploring, communicating, making. modelling, - Links to wider curriculum are made where appropriate. - Three planned DT units per year. |
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Mystery Item
What is the item below? What is it made from? How could it be used? Have you got one at home? Can you tell an adult about the item? I wonder what ideas you will have about it.
Robotics
Does you or your child have an interest in Robotocs? Have a look at these links to find out how you could explore this area of Design and Technology!
Lego Challenges
Why not have a go at some Lego challenges? I wonder what you will create and how you will do it. Share you ideas with your class and Miss Stephens!
Engineering Awards
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June 2024
Last Wednesday some of the children were invited to a celebration event in Burnley for the Primary Engineering Project answering the question, 'If you were an engineer, what would you do?' We had to think of our own ideas to solve a problem, this might be something small, at home, in our environment or in our world. We had entries from the whole school and 5 children were able to get to the award stage! There were over 71,000 entries across the project which makes the children's achievement even more special.
Congratulations to
Year 1
Julia - Highly Commended
Skyla-Gray - Winner
Year 2
Anaya - Winner
Year 3
Inaya - Highly Commended
Year 4
Maja - Highly Commended
Here are some photos from the event. There were so many Cherry Fold entries on display at the event, it made me so proud!
A huge well done to everyone that entered!
March 2024
Visiting Engineer!
We were lucky enough to have a visit from an engineer, he spoke to us all about engineering and even brought a mystery item for us to discuss.
He says, 'I had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon at Cherry Fold School last week, talking to year groups 1-6 about the many varied roles of an engineer. This was part of Primary Engineer’s programme entitled ‘If you were an engineer what would you do’. We discussed the impact engineers will have had on everyday items around them in school and the children had loads of searching and relevant questions. The pupils are an absolute credit to the school and its staff, and I would be happy to return in the future'. Alan Reid, RTC North.
Clarissa says, 'It helped me understand what an engineer does and helped me make my design for the engineer competition'.
January 2024
Year 5 have been practising their DT skills using different resources to measure and cut up our wood with a gent saw, supported by a bench hook.
Emily said, 'it was hard to make sure the wood didn't move but I got more confident with it the more I did it'.
The results are in!
A HUGE well done to all that entered, we have had so many Highly Commended, Short listed and Highly Commended awards and every entry has received a certificate.
Drum roll please.... this year we have 2 winners and 1 highly commended who made it to the final judging panel. We had a great time seeing the other entries and giving everyone a huge cheer!
If you wish to learn more about being an engineer, why not listen to some podcasts put together by the Primary Leaders Engineering team.
https://leadersaward.com/if-you-were-an-engineer-podcast-series-1/
https://leadersaward.com/if-you-were-an-engineer-postcast-series-2/
Happy listening!
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July 2022 |
On Wednesday a group of children were invited to attend an award ceremony as they were winners of the Primary Engineering Project, 'If you were an Engineer, what would you do?'
Engineering Awards
On Wednesday a group of children were invited to attend an award ceremony as they were winners of the Primary Engineering Project, 'If you were an Engineer, what would you do?'. We had an amazing range of entries from Cherry Fold and out of 14 Burnley winners, five were from Cherry Fold. Oakley-Beau was also awarded the Special Award for his design, this may mean he is chosen for his to be design to be further developed by University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Everyone that entered received a certificate.
Well done everyone that entered and well done to our five winners: Oakley Y1, Mason Y1, Amelia Y1, Daisie-Mae Y2, Emilija Y6.
Celebrating Ideas!
Do you ever have a light bulb moment? An idea that pops into your brain? Send them to Mrs Moretta or Miss Stephens to see their look of awe and wonder at your designs!
Below is a concept car design by Sana in Year 4, she has thought so carefully about what it will be made from, energy it will use and what it can be used for.
Curriculum Map
Adaptation/ Equal Opportunities
All children have access to the D&T and Engineering curriculum, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, culture or social circumstances, in line with school policy. Children with S.E.N. will have appropriate access to the curriculum through small group work and additional LSA support. More able children will encounter suitable learning challenges. Details are kept on the A.G.T. register.