The Regents Review - Winter 2015

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The Regents Review Winter 2015
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Departmental News
ICT and Technology
New projects in KS3
This term has been an exciting one in Design Technology as students have
been trialling some new projects as part of their rotations:
• Year 7 have been developing their graphics skills designing new card games
using a combination of ICT and hand skills;
• Year 8 are experimenting with different techniques in Textiles to create
patchwork items. Another new project has students testing their cutting and
folding skills by creating pop up books for stories they have created;
• Year 9 have been testing their practical hand skills by working with woods
and creating ball based games. These have been inspired by games such as
pinball and bagatelle.
All these new projects have been very well received by students and we
always appreciate any student feedback about how they feel regarding these
changes.
Year 11 controlled assessment
Students who opted for Resistant Materials and Catering courses are fast
approaching the end of their controlled assessment. Upon completion of this,
exam preparations will dominate lessons as the final countdown begins.
From January, Resistant Materials will be focusing on exam revision and
technique; any time needed to modify coursework will take place after school
on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
Catering coursework will continue with deadlines as follows:
Selecting Dishes Friday 15th January 2016
Making Friday 5th February 2016
Evaluation Friday 11th March 2016
Get ready for Christmas
Please see a selection of tasty
Christmas recipes that you may want
to try at home for the forthcoming
holidays. A great way to practice skills
from your Food Technology lessons
in school.
Trends in Technology!
In the second half of this autumn term, students in Year 9 have been
researching and developing their awareness of how technology has
changed and impacted our lives. Many students are still befuddled by
the idea that many people of an older generation grew up without daily
contact with computers and phones.
Do you still have an old phone from the 1990s or 2000s collecting dust in a
drawer? The ICT Department would love to collect any old disused phones
to help show students how they have developed in size and appearance. If
you have a phone you wish to donate please make sure that any SIM card
is removed, and personal details removed. The phones will not be turned
on and will be used for display only.