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design technology
Overview of the program


Students working in the DT workshop

Design Technology is offered from grade 6-10. In future years we also plan to offer Design technology in the IB Diploma. We have a design technology workshop fitted with equipment for wood, metal,plastic and general technical work as well as a new design room. This is fitted with new Macintosh computers, an electronic white board and space for less technical projects.


2007/8 Technology brief curriculum overview

Projects may change slightly from year to year due to educational opportunities arising and to keep up to date with materials and technologies.

Grade Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8Grade 9Grade 10
MaterialsDesk Organizer -WoodCandleholder -ClayFunctional object - Acrylic Jewellery - MetalMetal and plaster casting - Metal
InfoPhoto CD - Graphics Database for a school project - DatabaseBuilding/object design - Technical & 3D drawing School problem solving - Presentation techniquesIndependent problem solving -Various
SystemsElectronic Game -ElectronicsAutomata / cog / gears - EngineeringWeb design - HTML, FrontPage, iWebRecycled objects - Independent makingRobotics - Fischer technic


Grade 7 student with a Mac book

Students in the workshop
Student with safety equipment

How projects are assessed
Grade 6-8
Grade 9-10