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Year 7 and 8 Food Technology Projects

Year 7 and 8 have been busy making couscous, pitta pizzas and Dutch apple cake this week.

  

 

 

Y5
Clocks

Y7
Bloodhound Car

Y8
Angle Poise
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Y8 Rocket car STEM Workshop 2018

On Friday 8th June a select group of Y8 pupils were chosen to take part in a Ministry of Defence STEM workshop. The workshop focus was to design and build a 'Rocket Car'. Fastest car wins!

STEM SKILLS APPLIED:

Engineering, Technology, Maths, Science

LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPED:

Leadership, Critical Thinking, Perseverance, Practical, Problem solving

 

 

Food Technology Spring/Summer 2018

Students have been producing a range of dishes in Food Technology this term including- apple rings, stuffed wraps, potato salads, cheesecakes, fruity kebabs, Greek salads, crumbles, bagel delights and pitta parcels. Pupils challenge themselves by working with a range of ingredients and optional extras to improve the overall taste and presentation.

All winners in lesson receive 5 house points, a gold star and a head teacher award.

      

                     

Graphic Products

Year 8 pupils have been producing board games in their most recent Design and Technology projects. They were set the challenge to design an educational board game that taught players about environmental issues. The board games could have a 3D element to them or be made in a traditional style.

     

Year 7 pupils have been designing and making fragrance packaging in Design and Technology. They were set the challenge to create a new brand and build the packaging from a net shape of their choice.

    

Year 6 have been looking at POP ART in Design and Technology and have applied that theme to their very own picture frame designs.

Jennifer Collier Textile Workshop

Textile club pupils attended a workshop at Unit 12 gallery in Stafford. It was hosted by the wonderful Jennifer Collier, a local Textile artist.

In this workshop Jennifer used mixed media and fabrics to produce unique pieces of work from broaches to head pieces. This linked in with our clubs Reuse and Recycle theme.

The pupils produced some fantastic work and thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. Once back at school they added the pieces they had made to their Reuse and Recycle outfits.

These outfits will be on display in Stone from Monday 29th January. You can spot them in Katheryn House, British Heart Foundation and AEDdonate.

 


 

New Units

Year 5 Sock Pigs

Pupils have re used old clean socks to make a fun and cute product. They have mastered numerous skills along the way, such as how to thread a needle, how to sew on a button and also how to complete a basic running stitch. 

 

Year 7 Ugly Dolls Project

Pupils were asked to design and make a unique Ugly Doll that would exude character and charm. Every pupil has made a completely original product. Pupils have mastered many skills during this project, such as, how to thread a needle, how to use a paper pattern, applique, embroidery and how to complete an over/blanket stitch.

    

   

Year 8 Pencil Case Project

Pupils have been working on a recycled pencil case design. The pupils have transformed old clothing, pillow cases and scrap fabric into fantastic usable products. Each pencil case has a personalised design on the front and hand pockets on the inside. Pupils have been primarily using the sewing machines but have also used traditional hand stitching skills, such as applique and sewing on buttons.

   

   

                                          

 

Latest News

Computing Survey

All Years Social Media Family Survey As part of our continual drive to keep our pupils safe online we are asking all pupils to complete a survey of their own and one member of their family's social media use for homework. The aim of the survey is not to pry into home life but to generate discussi...

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Library Coffee Morning 16/10/18

Family members were today invited to join pupils to read together and enjoy refreshments in the school library. The day was a massive success. Thank you to all who took part. ...

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Douglas MacMillan Coffee Morning

Douglas MacMillan Coffee Morning 2018 A fantastic achievement: the whole CCA community came together to raise a staggering £1117 for Macmillan. Particular thanks go to our Year 7 pupils who did an outstanding job manning the stalls and organising the sales. We are very grateful to all those who...

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Parents Guide for Dealing with Self-harming Children

In light of the shocking recent statistics regarding self-harming in children, here is a guide for parents. Click here to open the website. ...

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ASKIP Warning for Parents

Please can all parents be aware of a new messaging app that is currently popular. This app allows users to send and receive anonymous messages. This is leading to extreme abuse in some circumstances. Please be vigilant and explain to children that nothing good can come from anonymous messaging. ...

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Parents Guide to Roblox

Many of our pupils use the app Roblox. This is a game with a chat element which may have hidden dangers. ...

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Parents Guide to Fortnite

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Christ Church Academy Pupils Meet Professor Brian Cox

Year 6 pupils today were asked to attend Stafford College Lego Innovation Studio for two programming sessions during a visit to the college by Professor Brian Cox. All pupils excelled themselves building robots with a forklift arm and completing a variety of space themed challenges. Professor...

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