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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

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Year 8

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 7

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

See also...

Humanities

Computer Science

Business and Media

Personal Development

Useful Websites

Week beginning 5 Feb 2024: 'Life Lessons'

Technology and Food Studies

House Weeks

Tutor Time (Life Lessons)

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

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Using social media and examinations/assessments

Attack the Block revision

Woyzeck. Performance and workshop. 4 October 2024. Tickets available

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

The Divine Right of Kings

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

Examination Certificates

The Lost Boys Revision

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

Candidate Information - Written exams

New...

December Mock Examinations

Todorov's narrative theory

Duke of Edinburgh Portal

Parents Evening :: Year 10

January 2026 Examinations

Photography Competition

School Policies

Local Governing Body Information

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options District 9 Hundred Year 9 Belong Mr Trudgill Cinematography Year 11 GCSE Drama Programme Of Study Woyzeck Community LMC Science Staff Information CPU Economics Transport

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