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Technicraft

This term the Year 8 students are working in pairs and designing and making their own money container. They are required to come up with an idea of their choice with the use of sketches, after which they will produce a 2-dimensional drawing showing the different views and sizes that the project is going to be.

With my help, they will then come up with a cutting list of the materials and sizes required to get under way.

The year 7's have just completed their Memo Holders with some very good results being achieved. Some of the intricate art work that has been produced with the burners has certainly enhanced the projects.

Our next two lessons is going to be teaching the students the easy steps to sketching with confidence.

This term see's the year 7 students learning the basics of wood technology.  We have introduced the safety requirements and the rules that are expected of every student to ensure their safety in this practical environment.

Title pages have been completed with some excellent results from most students, however there were a few that needed to complete a lunch-time session to finish this task.

We have just begun week 6 and a lot is happening. The year 8's have begun the Graphics unit and it is great to see how keen most students are , with  some  producing work of a very high standard.

The Options are well on their way with some carving projects almost ready for staining, the students have produced some very interesting designs which will  look exceptional when completed.

We have made a very positive start to 2010 with the year 8's almost completing the Production Line Process on the pencil case during the 1st lesson.

OPTIONS 1 & 2 have designed their carvings and are beginning to carve them with some very good designs being produced.

The  syndicate 1 extension class are LEARNING TO TELL THE TIME and are designing and making their own clocks.