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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...

Year 10

Sixth Form

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Year 7

Year 9

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 8

Design & Technology Trips

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Apprenticeships

Energy

Key Stage 4 Practical lessons

1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Technology and Food Studies

2025 Exam Preparation

Sport and PE

Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for February 2025

Creative iMedia

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External private candidates

Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2023

GCSE Film Studies TIMELINE

On your exam day

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

Attack the Block revision

Year 9 Options process for 2025

District 9 revision

Documentary: making of Do the Right Thing

Secrets of Cinema - Horror

New...

Acceptable use of ICT (students)

Teacher of Science - Part time

BACK TO THE FUTURE, the musical. Thursday 5th June 2025. Years 7 to 10.

Acceptable Use policies

Teacher of Science

Online safety newsletters

Bronze Expedition Letter 2025

Night Fishing 파란만장 Paranmanjang

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Miss Baker Videos Old Hollywood Physical Education Learning Sport Algorithms Hartismere Year 10 ABU Do The Right Thing Notices Choices Private Study Woyzeck Core Maths

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