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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...

Sixth Form

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

Year 9

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Year 8

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

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Technology and Food Studies

Careers Information for Pupils

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A levels: pre-reading and research materials

Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.

Attack the Block revision 1

The Lost Boys Revision

Do the Right Thing Scene Analysis

The Wave - Wenger

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

Dracula podcast

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

External private candidates

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Parents Evening :: Year 10

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Harry Potter (One Part) Palace Theatre, London Weds., 13 January 2027. Year 7&8

7yH Cover

SENDCo

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December 2026 Mock Examinations

Parents Evening :: Year 12

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options AS Cinema Computer Science Python GCSE CS Languages C# Cook Book Choices Sport Results Leadership Spanish Artists Design C# Practice iMedia

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