Regents Review Summer 2025

The Regents Review Summer 2025

DEPARTMENTAL NEWS Creative Arts & DT Year 7 Textiles

The Year 7 students are learning about fundamental key skills in textiles, such as sewing a button, back stitch and running stitch. They have applied these new skills by creating their own junk monsters inspired by Jon Burgerman.

Year 8 Textiles Year 8s are learning to develop their fundamental key skills in textiles, such as applique and using the sewing machine. They are applying these new skills by creating their own wall hanging with pockets, inspired by the cross-curricular theme of the seasons. Year 7 Food Students in Year 7 have been looking at health and safety in the kitchen, learning how to safely use the kitchen and how to safely prepare food. Alongside this, students have been cooking some tasty savoury treats such as, scones and spaghetti bolognese. Year 8 Food In Year 8 food tech, students have created a variety of different meals. These include: pizza, crispy chicken strips, garlic and rosemary focaccia bread and mac and cheese. Students learned practical skills, such as: knife safety, health and safety and preparing food. Alongside the practical aspects of the curriculum, students have also been learning about making healthy food swaps, ‘The Eat Well Guide’ and shopping on a budget. Students have been able to watch their teacher demonstrate good standard and quality of recipes made and then get to create the recipe themselves, to take home and enjoy.

Year 9 Textiles Year 9 students are continuing to develop, advance and progress in using the fundamental skills of textiles to create a tote bag. Inspired by the graffiti artist, Mr Brainwash, students are learning the difference between graffiti, vandalism and street art.

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