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25/11/24

Our Winter Showcase of performing arts is on Wednesday 18th December 2024. Tickets available now on ParentPay. Don't miss! pic.twitter.com/9AmiaDqs3B

17/09/24

“I used to be shy, but this week I’ve started putting my hand up more in class. I’m more confident now, and it feels good to share my ideas.” Shaheem (left), who came to us from John Donne Primary. Come and see our school for yourself. Open Event dates at https://t.co/W6QXf6prds pic.twitter.com/Iz3TJ5fDEr

17/09/24

Students on our new Performing Arts Bursary pathway met Mr Edwards this morning to map out their pathways for the year. They will receive free musical tuition, major roles in the school performance and courses with our artist in residence, Molly Burrows. https://t.co/pw61lPrnoc pic.twitter.com/mYxxbMUw6a

12/09/24

Year 7 students Robert, Muhammad, Othniel, Shaheem and William look back on their first two weeks of secondary school. The five came from different primaries: , Torridon, Bessemer Grange,  and . Read what they say at https://t.co/DF7GtlB2p0 pic.twitter.com/8dsGBTQkH0

12/09/24

We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Events. Our Open Evening is on Thursday 26th September 2024, 5pm-7pm.We also have drop-in mornings from 8.40-10.30am on:Monday 30th September 2024Tuesday 1st October 2024Wednesday 2nd October 2024Details https://t.co/W6QXf6prds pic.twitter.com/ZREuYAZP1r

22/08/24

Mr Brett pictured with Stanley, who achieved nine Grade 9s and two Grade 8s, and Lucas, who achieved six Grade 9s, three Grade 8s and one Grade 7. Congratulations to our students, staff and parents for our best ever results. https://t.co/8HL05iUS1j pic.twitter.com/EYkcMWoEvW

22/08/24

Students at Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich are celebrating achieving the Academy’s best-ever results this morning.Students gained a total of 276 top Grade 9s and Grade 8s across their subjects. Full story https://t.co/8HL05iUkbL pic.twitter.com/ieGFL9vC5u

16/08/24

Harris Academy East celebrates A-level and success with student securing job at @DeloitteUKhttps://t.co/bG4cSWkHgF pic.twitter.com/1Mxh5DdxxH

15/08/24

Amy (pictured with Mr Chan) is taking up a place on the Harris Apprenticeship, an exciting brand-new programme in HR, Talent Acquisition and Finance. pic.twitter.com/9VZAPNBZ6v

15/08/24

Mr Brett and Mr Ingham pictured with Robiq, Elijah and Markell - all going to the University of Leicester after achieving their great results. pic.twitter.com/RKP2QmrThZ

15/08/24

More of our students than ever before have gained places at Russell Group universities including Nottingham, Exeter, Kings College London, Bristol and Southampton. Ryan (left) is going to SOAS to read law, while Sky is going to the University of Exeter to study Business. pic.twitter.com/GkUmaTPS6B

15/08/24

Students at Harris Sixth Form at East Dulwich are reaping the rewards of two years of hard work as they collect their results today. At A-Level, 40% of entries achieved A*-A grades. In Technical Levels in Sport and IT students averaged a Distinction + grade overall. pic.twitter.com/jsvVqviR2X

11/07/24

We hosted a fantastic summer concert yesterday, organised with meticulous care and passion by the ever-dedicated Ms Bee.The event was a resounding success, showcasing the immense talent of students from Years 7-12 and a true celebration of our school's vibrant musical culture. pic.twitter.com/1wc2r4AUGi

10/07/24

Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich has scored a major win by clinching the 2024 EY Foundation Impact Award for Southern Education Partner.Announced yesterday, this award highlights the school's positive impact on the community in Southern England. https://t.co/zgJnFv6HP5 pic.twitter.com/8ImbNGi33l

02/07/24

The 30th anniversary of the opening of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London was the occasion for 30 of our Year 8 students to attend a spectacular performance of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' at the theatre recently. pic.twitter.com/1mPxaGAVpe

26/06/24

Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich is proud to have been awarded the Quality in Careers Standard, meaning that our careers programme meets all the gold-standard criteria for world-class advice and guidance. https://t.co/jcBZUJMPk5 pic.twitter.com/CGxkWnJ8Fk

17/06/24

Summer Showcase, 10th July, 6.30pm - Get Your Tickets! pic.twitter.com/VJYChQMf5J

06/06/24

Addressing smartphone addiction - headteachers of 17 Southwark secondary schools call on families to support a new joint approach to tackling the profoundly negative impact of Smartphones and Social Media on young people." Find out more https://t.co/kpYOXZ8hrm

23/05/24

Our Student Council has been working on a group project with students from James Allen's Girls' School to organise a writing competition focused on . Find our more about our neurodiversity writing competition at https://t.co/xnEkgtfYj5 pic.twitter.com/NTHnNajSD4

23/05/24

See our latest science experment with our Science Technician, Dr. Rudolf Van Koningsveld. This one is on convection... https://t.co/boc1XYMjJt

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Design & Technology

The curriculum intent for Design & Technology is to equip learners to deal with tomorrow's rapidly changing world.

It encourages learners to become independent, creative problem solvers and thinkers as individuals and part of the team. It enables them to identify needs and opportunities and to respond to them by developing a range of ideas and by making products and systems. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world.

Through the study of core technical principles, specialist technical principles and design and making principles, learners combine practical skills with an understanding of aesthetic, social and environmental issues, as well as functions and industry. This allows them to reflect on and evaluate past and present technology, its uses and impact. 

It is the intent of Harris Boys Academy for Design & Technology to be taught in all KS3 year groups through at least two topics per half term. Design & Technology projects are often made cross-curricular, with strong links to core subjects such as Maths and Science.

With this knowledge, students are prepared to be able to use technology through creating, designing and making. Learners will be able use design and technology to develop their ideas into a suitable level that will set them up for the future workplace and to become active contributors in the digital world we now live in.

Students learn how to take risks, become resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of the nation.

For more information on the Design and Technology Curriculum please contact James Allison J.Allison@harrisdulwichboys.org.uk.

Curriculum details

Revision resources

Helpful revision guides

Collins GCSE Design and Technology Product Design

GCSE Design & Technology Product Design AQA Revision Guide

AQA GCSE Design & Technology All-in-One Revision and Practice


Revision links

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/

http://www.technologystudent.com

Examples of work

Example of Key Stage 3 work

DT Key Stage 3 work


Examples of Key Stage 4 work

DT Key Stage 4 work


DT Key Stage 4 work 2

DT Key Stage 4 work 2.1


DT Key Stage 4 work 3

DT Key Stage 4 work 3.1

Homework

Key Stage 3 homework is set using drawing tasks, based around a particular theme or topic. These are graded together with the complete project. Students at KS3 will be expected to complete three homework tasks per half term.

All Key Stage 4 students will be given a comprehensive revision booklet filled with exam style questions. The revision tasks will be completed on a weekly basis and will relate to theoretical lessons taking place that week.

Careers

Design Technology GCSE is ideal preparation for AS Technology courses and a range of other post-16 Art, Design and Technology courses.

It is also good preparation for a number of careers such as but not limited to:

  • Automotive engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Building services
  • Construction
  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Architectural technology
  • Teaching
  • Digital & multimedia design
  • 3D design
  • Communication design
  • Interaction design
  • Management / administration
  • Spatial designer