Design & Technology  

All pupils and students at Hagley Catholic High School follow a taught course of Design and Technology. We focus on designing and prototyping but also cover areas relevant to Mathematics, English and Science. We operate a carousel system in KS3 and deliver projects related to the use of papers and boards, metals, woods, plastics, CAD/CAM and electronics/systems and control. Our aim is to prepare students for the wider world, to help them go on to make well informed choices as they go on to shape the future. We hope that students will choose to study a GCSE in Design and Technology but certainly we aim to show them how the theory they learn with us, and in their other subjects, can be put to a wider practical use. The Department is staffed by two specialist teachers, supported by an experienced technician.

• Mr M Button - Subject Leader of D&T - mbutton@emmausmac.com
• Mr D Goddard - Teacher of D&T - dgoddard@emmausmac.com
• Mr R Caulwell - Technician - rcaulwell@emmausmac.com

To view the curriculum mapping document for Design and Technology please click the link below. If you have any queries then please contact the Subject Leader.

The study of Design and Technology seeks to prepare students to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world. It helps students to be aware of, and learn from, wider influences on Design and Technology, including historical, social, cultural, environmental, and economic factors.

We aim to produce students who can use their imagination and, through experimentation, communicate their design ideas and decisions using the most suitable techniques. We strive to help students to develop a broad knowledge of materials, components, technologies, and practical skills to develop high-quality, imaginative, and functional prototypes. We try to help students to understand the impact of their work through effective testing and evaluation.