Welcome to D&T@BMS
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Our 47 GCSE Students who gained a total of 14A*, 18A, and 10B grades in this summers Exams,
Welcome... to the Design & Technology departmental intranet site. Here you will find an overview of the subject and its structure throughout the school together with key information and downloads for all Year Groups.
We hope you find your visit useful and welcome your feedback in relation to how you feel we could improve or expand the resources and information available.
Subject Overview
Design & Technology is compulsory in Years 7 & 8 and the curriculum is designed to give students a foundation in the core skills and knowledge required to continue the subject, should they chose to opt for it, in Year 9 and on into GCSE.
In Years 7 & 8 pupils complete three projects per year and in Year 9 they complete two. All projects are designed to introduce and build upon the elements, which form the three disciplines offered at GCSE:
Graphic ProductsResistant MaterialSystems & ControlAt AS and A2 pupils go on to chose either Product Design or Systems & Control depending on their GCSE specialism and their ambitions for university/future careers.
Important Notices
Autumn Term - Additional Technology Centre Opening Times
During the course of this term, the Technology Centre and Workshop will be normally be open at lunchtimes, between 1.25 and 2.10pm. These sessions are ideal for completing unfinished work, or simply progressing with current work. See your teacher for further details.
Software Downloads
Please use the link provided at the bottom of the menu list to download student versions of 2D Design and Circuit Wizard.
