Design Technology

Our DT department offers a variety of clubs for pupils across King Edward’s. Within the Queen Mary House after-school programme, there is a focus on collaboration with other departments including food technology and art, resulting in integrated creations including biscuit cutters and mosaic animals.

The Third Form has access to a Making Club, where students engage in various projects throughout the year, and The Radio Control Car Club is open to all year groups, allowing students to explore the world of radio-controlled cars while learning about car mechanics through deconstruction and maintenance of the vehicles. Pupils have started the renovation of an electric quad bike where it will be stripped down and renovated while also modifying it through creating additional parts. We also offer Wood Turning as an option where students can learn this traditional craft, producing items such as bowls and candlesticks.

As part of our outreach programme we work with year 5 pupils from surrounding schools who come in to undertake a series of challenges. This helps inspire young minds and provides valuable support in the provision of a Design and Technology curriculum within primary schools.