As part of our D&T topic, Year 6 had to research, design and cook a healthy, budget-friendly three-course meal. We chose bruschetta, with tomatoes and cheese, to start, chicken fajitas for the main course, and healthy fruit kebabs for dessert. We looked at how to prepare the ingredients, including hygiene Read more
As part of our D&T topic, Year 6 had to research, design and cook a healthy, budget-friendly three-course meal. We chose bruschetta, with tomatoes and cheese, to start, chicken fajitas for the main course, and healthy fruit kebabs for dessert. We looked at how to prepare the ingredients, including Read more
Year 4 were set the task to build a pavilion for their chosen endangered animals. It needed to include a sheltered area and some fun things for their animals to play with. It also needed to include a gate for the animals to enter into. I think you will agree Read more
Today in Design Technology we looked at where our food comes from in the Uk. We discussed the importance of eating seasonal food, as it reduces negative effects on the environment and also supports local farmers. Next, we researched what food is seasonal in the UK- which fruit only grows Read more
Today we looked at different climates of the world and how this affects which fruit and vegetables grow in different countries. We then focused on fruits from Asia which included Bananas, Strawberries, Watermelon and Lychees and made Japanese Fruit Skewers. We used cutting skills to slice the fruit up and Read more
Year 3 have been working on their cutting and peeling skills today but making an apple and berry crumble. We enjoyed making and more importantly eating our creation. Here are some pictures from our learning.
As part of our Design and technology work this half term, Year 5 will be designing and creating their own electronic Christmas cards. Last week we learnt all about the history of the greetings card and the Penny Black – the worlds first postage stamp. This week we discovered how Read more
This half term in DT, we have been learning about wheels, axles and axle holders. We found out what the words meant, and how each part works. We learned that for wheels to turn, they had to be attached to an axle, then the axle had to sit in an Read more
For our Design and Technology lesson we have been asked to make a healthy wrap. In the wrap we have been asked to think about the different food groups to include: protein -hummus, ham or chicken. Vegetables- tomatoes, cucumber or lettuce. Dairy- cheese. We looked at each food, felt it, Read more
This week in forest school the children made conker models. They used a conkers, clay and natural materials from the forest to create their own model. The children thought carefully about how their model will look. They made people and animals, using conkers, sticks and leaves for the different body parts. Well Read more