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Technology Week 2008Hatworks - GCSE Inspiration
History of materials, components and construction were analysed and researched to boost knowledge for this year’s written paper.
Calverley Parkside Primary School Year 6 enjoyed designing, constructing and decorating work in a ‘Making Music’ project. Worldwide instruments were analysed, researched and adapted to make the year 6 assembly band. Recyclable materials were collected and used as components in the construction of their products. Joining techniques and new vocabulary was learned to attain higher achievement in Technology. Instruments were tested and assessed on presentation, sound quality and design. A fantastic time playing for whole school in Assembly Rawdon St. Peters  We are analysing, designing and constructing seats with a purpose. The seats are designed with somebody in mind and are aimed to help people. Some are designed with glasses or drinks holders, others are designed to include secret compartments to store special items. Newspaper and tape are the only materials allowed to be used!!! It is a test of skill, knowledge and innovation. Here we are testing structure strength and rigidity Dragons Den Industrial Revolution Style - Year 8 Miss Mills and Mr Nuttall have been working with year 8 students to develop a research project into an entrepreneurs competition. Pupils have to research a famous innovation from the Industrial revolotion. They build up their own knowledge base in order to sell this product to the panel of History Dragons. Who dares wins... Young Engineers for Britain K’Nex Challenge
Iron Man In Key stage 3 the PE department ran “The Iron Man” competition where entrants had to perform a run, jump and a throw. The candidate who achieved the highest is all 3 categories wins!  Cooks School ChallengeIn March 2008 two groups of Year 9 pupils took part in the Leeds ‘Cooks Challenge’ at Thomas Danby. The teams prepared 3 main courses followed by 3 desserts all within a budget. They were assessed by top chefs on strict criteria including health & safety, preparation techniques, and final presentation. Both teams worked very and were presented with certificates and prizes from the owner of ‘Salvo’s” restaurant in Headingley. Well Done Project Periodic Table Our quest to design and construct the world's largest Periodic table had the whole school involoved in this cross curricular activity. Elements were didtributed between departments and designed and crafted by pupils from every year. Sorrell Foundation – Young Designers Award 
Lower sixth formers, Caitlin, Fran, Sarah and Stefanie acted as part of a client team for a group of Batchelor of Arts students at Leeds College of Art.
Calverley C of E Primary School  Primary enrichment work took place throughout the year within our feeder schools.  In Technology pupils were introduced to reinforcing materials in order to make ‘seating for a purpose’. Design sketches and ideas were followed by constructing chairs, stools and secret compartment chairs using newspaper and tape. New joining and supporting knowledge made the work successful. The seats were tested for strength, rigidity and appearance and each entrant received a certificate. Great work !!!
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Year 11 Textile candidates were invited to a fun packed day of inspiration at the Hat museum of the North. 
Mrs Hancox organised the K’Nex Challenge for our Primary feeder schools through SetNet as part of our Design and Technology week. 
The winning team, Christopher Headley and Charles Church were from Rufford Park primary school, second was also from Rufford Park and third place went to Calverley Parkside.