Birdboxes
The two Yr7 groups had their first taste of the DT workshop this term. They were tasked with making their own mini birdboxes. They learnt how to use a variety of workshop tools and machinery to safely and confidently make their creations. Some excellent examples here!

Soapbox Derby
Yr7 and Yr9 groups came together to compete in the annual Soapbox Derby at Abbey Park. The team competed against four other schools in student-built racers. All the students took part in pushing, piloting and supporting and the 7B team achieved second fastest, 9A achieved third fastest and Con achieved an individual award for best pusher! Trailer below, Turn the sound up!

Chocolate bars
he Yr8 Voles designed and made their own chocolate bars. First they designed their bars on paper then made a positive mould from plywood. Then, they used CAD to design the name of their chocolate. This was cut out using the lasercutter and then the students used the vacuum former to make a negative mould. They then poured liquid chocolate into the mould and let it set. Finally, they designed the wrapping of their chocolate.

Dollshouse
Kaydee designed and made a dollshouse for her young cousin. She cut out the sides and roof using plywood and joined it all together using wood glue. She then made the room dividers and first floor. Then she painted it all and decorated it using floorboard and wallpaper designs.

Lightbox
Nico designed and made a lightbox by first making a box using plywood. he designed a clear acrylic cover using CAD and the lasercutter. He carefully laid an LED light strip in the box and made a letter to go inside the box. Finally, he screwed the acrylic onto the front of the box.

Games controller stand
Dollshouse

Kaydee designed and made a dollshouse for her young cousin. She cut out the sides and roof using plywood and joined it all together using wood glue. She then made the room dividers and first floor. Then she painted it all and decorated it using floorboard and wallpaper designs.

Lightbox

Nico designed and made a lightbox by first making a box using plywood. he designed a clear acrylic cover using CAD and the lasercutter. He carefully laid an LED light strip in the box and made a letter to go inside the box. Finally, he screwed the acrylic onto the front of the box.

Games controller stand
Charlie designed and made a games controller stand by cutting and shaping plywood. He made a base and a stand. Then he used the line bender to shape acrylic into hook shapes. Then he painted it.