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There was a tangible focus across the Design and Technology faculty during year 9 lessons last week. Students were engrossed in their projects and all teachers were modelling the...
It was a truly inspiring experience to be able to attend this year’s annual Design and Technology Celebration Evening hosted by our dedicated Head of Faculty Mr Chalkley and...
A group of year 9 and 10 students had the opportunity to add a new dish to their repertoire. In less time than it takes to order a takeaway, they rustled up a Healthy Szechuan...
As part of their Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition, the Year 12 students completed an internally assessed 3.5 hour practical assessment. The Brief: ‘A local spa is...
Last week, 3 teams of BMS Students (all of different ages) went to the Bushey Academy to compete in the Rotary Club of Watford Problem Solving Challenge. There were three levels...
In Computing Department we look at those students who have performed really well and accumulated the most amount of reward points in a half term. The top male and female student...
As part of the requirements for the GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition course, the Year 11 students completed their 3 hour practical exam on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Each...
There was such enthusiasm for learning in Mrs Hewitt’s Food Technology lesson on Tuesday of this week. Students were mixing ingredients to make some super looking cup cakes and...
Students were working well in Mr Burnell’s technology lesson this week, having designed some fantastic electronic moisture sensors they were reinforcing their learning by creating...
Aman 7 Elm was the class expert for the Year 7 google logo design lesson and actually taught the other students at key parts of the lesson. He was awarded an R2 for his major...
There was a tangible focus across the Design and Technology faculty during year 9 lessons last week. Students were engrossed in their projects and all teachers were modelling the skills needed for the students to make progress.
Mrs Hewitt’s class were working on a resistant materials project, creating a box like the examples pictures below.
Students were using tools to cut their pieces of wood to shape, ensuring that the angles were correct. Techniques of using the various saws were modelled by Mrs Hewitt as well as more confident learners to their peers.
The calm and focused atmosphere was a pleasure to witness.
Mrs Hewitt was on hand to provide guidance for specific problems and facilitate solutions with the students.
Mr Chalkley’s class were working on an electronics project, looking at circuits to build their own electronic keyboard! 
Students were shown a template circuit and had to then design their own circuit using the software package.
Mr Chalkey ensured that all students were on track and providing support and advice where needed.
Mrs Pattni’s class were working on a textiles project, where students were learning the skill of quilting.
Students were all working independently and Mrs Pattni was guiding the students and ensuring that they were learning the skills effectively. The students were very confident on the sewing machines!
Finally Mrs Hanbury’s class were evaluating sweets and savoury breads that they had baked the day before!
Students had an evaluation sheet that they had to complete, giving marks for various criteria including texture, taste an appearance and also has to include a comment withs sensory descriptors!
The atmosphere was equivalent to Masterchef with all the students purposefully tasting the bread and making their judgements.
It was a pleasure to get a snapshot of what the year 9 students are experiencing in Design and Technology and how engaged they all were!