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Design and Technology: Literacy

Our View on Literacy in Design and Technology

At Hartismere, we are dedicated to fostering a love of reading across all subjects, including Design and Technology. We believe that literacy is a cornerstone of academic success and personal growth. By promoting reading, we help pupils enhance their comprehension, critical thinking, and creativity, which are vital skills in Design and Technology.

We recognise that some pupils may need additional support, guidance, and encouragement with their reading. To address this, we have implemented several exciting initiatives: Reading in Form Times, Library Lessons, Read a Book Week and many more.

We strongly believe that reading has the power to shape pupils' futures, aid their progress across the curriculum, and allow them to express themselves wherever life takes them.

Explore Exciting Books Related to Design and Technology

Below is a video showcasing an array of books that are perfect for pupils interested in Design and Technology. This includes texts suitable for KS3, KS4, and KS5, as well as essential textbooks and revision guides.

Through these resources, we aim to inspire and support our pupils in their educational journey, making reading an integral part of their learning experience in Design and Technology.

Documents

In this section...

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Sixth Form

Year 9

Year 7

Year 10

Year 8

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

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Labour Market Information (LMI)

Creative and Performing Arts

Week beginning 12 Feb 2024: 'Life Lessons'

Information for Employers

Languages

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Programming

Higher Education

Key Stage three photographs

Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for February 2025

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On your exam day

Attack the Block revision

Documentary: making of Do the Right Thing

The Wave: the first autocracy lesson, part 1 (clip 2 of 9)

Careers Information for Teachers

Attack the Block revision 1

Using social media and examinations/assessments

Sixth Form Course Information

GCSE Film Studies TIMELINE

Screenplay Subs

New...

Superimposition in film

Oliver Tickets on Sale Now

How to write scene transitions

Vertigo video essay - cinematic influence

School Policies

The importance of scene transitions

Find My Kids App

Admissions and Application Forms :: Main School and Sixth Form

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Website Religious Geography Sixth Form Miss Baker University Forms Year 9 Private Candidate Repl.It Python Pastoral Student Information A Level Drama Certificates Sport

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