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Design Technology

 

Overview of Design Technology Department

Design Technology is the study of the manufactured world. The department includes the specialisms of Resistant Materials (wood, metal & plastic), Graphic Products (packaging, logos, merchandise etc), Electronic Products, Textiles and Food, which are all taught by different specialist teachers in different specialist rooms or workshops. The emphasis is very much on giving pupils experience of how products are designed and made, and relating their studies to the world of work. We embrace new technologies and are always developing the projects we deliver with pupils to encompass industrial practices such as CAD/CAM.

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Citizenship

Overview

Citizenship started as PSE in 1991 and has grown and developed over the years into the large department it is today. It uses the wide experience of all staff to cover areas of both Citizenship and PSHEE.

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Learn 2 Learn

Currently, students participate in three modules over a period of 2 years.  In the first module, I Learner, they are introduced to the concept of learning how to learn.  They consider when, where and how they learn best and who they learn best with.  The course is based on the 5 R’s.  Successful learners are Resilient, Reflective, Resourceful, Responsible and know how to Reason.

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English

 The English Department adheres to the school mission statement as published and works with the New English National Curriculum. The following are at the heart of our teaching

 

  • a determination to help each pupil do his/her best, to realise potential
  • a readiness to employ a variety of teaching methods and approaches to draw out the best in each pupil
  • a focus on the individual pupil in all year groups
  • a commitment to the enjoyment of literature
  • a commitment to the inculcation of a delight in the study of the English language and how it functions

 

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Geography

Overview

Our team of five teachers are passionate about Geography. The department is outward-looking and keen to develop new ideas and links.

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Business Studies

Overview

The business department offers an exciting and lively environment to study a wide range of both academic and vocational courses. Our department have passionate and student focused teachers who aim to help all students achieve their full potential.

Students studying business studies will study the following topic areas: Marketing, Human Resource, Operation Management, Finance and External Environment

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Physics

Overview

From the smallest particle in the atom, to the furthest reaches of the Universe the study of Physics is all embracing. Our aim in the Physics department is to give pupils the skills and knowledge to answer the most challenging questions that they wish to ask.

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