Design and Technology Overview

In Design and Technology, we have embedded Practical Woodwork, Practical Metalworking, Graphic Communication, and Design & Manufacture into our Broad General Education (S1-S3) to make the learner’s journey as exciting as possible.

Well-designed practical activities and classroom tasks offer young people opportunities to develop:

curiosity and problem solving skills, a capacity to work with others and take initiative.
planning and organisational skills in a range of contexts.
creativity and innovation through computer-aided design and manufacturing approaches.
skills in using tools, equipment, software and materials.
skills in collaborating, leading and interacting with others.
skills for life and work
skills in commercial manufacture with our 3D printer and Laser Cutter