Design Technology

Access to deeper learning in Design Technology

KS3 Design Technology


In KS4 design technology our HPA students are challenged through a wide variety of theory and practical projects where there is ample opportunity for the students to achieve innovative outcomes resulting from problem solving tasks that further stretch their capabilities. 


Year 11 HPA students are encouraged to select the challenging coursework projects set by the exam board that further extends their knowledge and skills, working primarily with a client to produce a final product that is both innovative and workable within a real life situation. 


All HPA students have opportunities for extended learning through weekly AFEX (aiming for excellence) sessions where they can further extend both theory and practical outcomes.


KS3 Design Technology


In Design Technology we have high expectations and stretch all students to work to the best of their ability and HPA within the day to day workshop situations. In addition to this, all schemes of work incorporate success criteria which allow students to self-assess work independently and understand how work can be improved and moved to the next level. Access to challenge cards give students the opportunity to complete extension tasks which are relevant to individual projects. All project folders have key words which encourages students to use the correct terminology and improve vocabulary. 


Useful websites

Apps

Extended project work 

Each subject at HPS aims to provide our HPA community with an insight into acquiring the key skills needed to prepare for EPQ type projects at A Level. These projects are designed to develop core skills required in the workplace closely linked to subjects that interest our HPA students. Follow the link here to access the subject-specific projects we are offering to students from September 2020.

About EPQ after GCSE?

An EPQ provides further academic stretch and challenge alongside A Level studies and also helps to evidence a genuine interest in a specific area (which is useful for UCAS university applications). An EPQ also carries UCAS points and is valued at 50% of a full A Level in the UCAS tariff.


An example from a science EPQ type project in 2020


More information on A Level EPQ projects and themes:

https://oxfordaqaexams.org.uk/subjects/projects/extended-project-work-research


Aiming Higher news

The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Conference 2021

By Hove Park School • May 6, 2021
Ms Pinney will be speaking at The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Conference 2021 today at 3.30pm - https://cypmhconference.co.uk/  The talk will be about implementing a whole school approach to mental health, specifically the impact on academic performance by investing in pupil mental health and wellbeing. Hove Park is heavily invested in the emotional wellbeing and mental health of all our young people. The work we do to identify mental health needs and the packages of support on offer at Hove Park has resulted in local and national recognition. Find out more here > https://www.hovepark.org.uk/mental-health-and-wellbeing

Children's Parade At Large

By Hove Park School • May 1, 2021
The spectacular Children’s Parade traditionally marks the opening day of the Brighton Festival. On Saturday 1 May, there will be an online fanfare. The creative minds behind this iconic event, Same Sky , have encourage schools across Brighton and Hove to get involved across virtual platforms in an event that had been dubbed the Children's Parade At Large ( 1 - 31 May 2021). Art groups from year 7 have been creating flags for the event inspired by this year’s theme ‘CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT’. They have created some fantastic flags Thanks to 7Ead1 and 7cad1 for your incredible creative output!

Chinese language video festival

By Hove Park School • April 20, 2021
The first ever Chinese language video festival was launched today to celebrate this year's United Nations Chinese Language Day. The event, organized by UNOG (the United Nations Office at Geneva), the permanent mission of China to the United Nations office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, and CMG (China Media Group), is open to all foreigners worldwide interested in the Chinese language. Deneb, Year 10, Fintan, Year 9 and Luna, Year 8 have made their own version of Chinese poetry videos by recalling their own stories or narrating any memories related to springtime to celebrate the virtual event
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