Year 5 D.T

Today in D.T we have continued our work on structures. We have explored all of the safety procedures needed when working with wood and tools. Then we had a go at marking, measuring, using bench hooks and saws to cut our wood at 10cm intervals. We were extremely sensible and careful when using the tools and wood and are looking forward to sticking the wooden together and creating a wooden truss bridge.

Bridges

We began our DT structures unit by testing different bridges and discussing how the weight was dispersed. The class built a beam and arch bridge first before creating their own designs.

Beyond the Chartwell’s kitchen, pasta workshop

Year 6 had a fantastic session with the Chartwell’s Chefs . They talked about food groups and the importance of eating a balanced diet, were shown how to make pasta from scratch and then turned their hands to tortellini and ravioli.

Year 5 took part in a cooking session by chefs from Chartwells who provide our school lunches.

Today we learnt about the good food plate. Thinking about what makes a healthy and balanced diet. We talked about the different kinds of pasta and their names. Next we got to make some pasta it had to be quite see through when we rolled it. Then we each got to make circle ravioli style pasta and a half moon style parcel.

Y5 Waistcoats

In the spring term we have been designing and creating our very own waistcoats. We had to add working buttons and a pocket.

We did an amazing job.

Y6 Waistcoats

We completed our waistcoats after adding buttons, pockets and other accessories. The class enjoyed making them and trying them on to show their friends. The children will soon take them home as they are keen to where them around the area.

Y5 Waistcoats

Year 5 have been using their sewing skills to make waistcoats

Y6 Waistcoats

This week, we began creating our waistcoats. The children chose their fabric and used a template to cut out their waistcoats before pinning them together ready for sewing.

KS1 DT

This half term we are working on our textiles skills, today we have thread the needle, tied a knot and completed a running stitch. It took a lot of resilience but we got there in the end!

Seals Class

This week we have enjoyed making and tasting our healthy wraps.

Y5 DT

Y6 Come Dine with Me Desserts 

The children headed into the kitchen for the final time to make pineapple and banana pancakes. The children chopped, weighed, measured and mixed all the ingredients before making their pancakes. To serve the children topped them with maple syrup, pineapple and banana chunks. The desserts were very well received by the class and the winning team was crowned! 

Y6 Come Dine with Me 

Year 6 have been cooking a 3 course meal in teams in a ’Come Dine with Me’ competition. So far, they have cooked stuffed peppers for starters and a creamy salmon pasta for their mains. With dessert still to come the competition is hotting up. After each course, the class have scored each other’s dishes out of 10. 

Y5 DT

This week we made spaghetti carbonara as a part of our 3 course meal.

Friday 25th November  – We made the starter for the first part of our  three course meal. We made stuffed peppers. We chopped and peeled, onions, garlic, mushrooms and tomatoes. We also added rice and cheese.

Year 6 DT

In DT this half term, Year 6 designed and built playground equipment models from recycled household materials. They had to design a structure that was strong, using geometric shapes to add rigidity. Finally, Year 6 had to be creative in the way in which they decorated their structures to add realism to their models.

Reception Class Making Easter Nests

Year 3 Sewing

In DT this half term we have been learning to cross stitch and applique. The children designed their own cushions and these are the first set of completed cushions. There will be more to follow. I am so proud of all of the children, they have worked so hard learning this skill.

Year 5 Sewing

Year 5 have been learning how to thread a needle and practise blanket stitch.

Year 3 – Seasonal Eating

In Year 3 Tigers, as part of our our Year 3 Design Technology topic ‘Eating Seasonally’ we made Japanese Fruit Skewers, Fruit Crumbles and Rainbow Tarts, using seasonal food ingredients.

The children prepared, assembled and cooked the ingredients and enjoying tasting the final delicious dish!

Reception Class Help Make a Boat for the Gingerbread Man

Reception Class Creating Penguin Models

Spaghetti Bolognese

Year 5 had a great time creating and making their very own Spaghetti Bolognese. They even got to taste it! It was a big hit!

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