Here is our recent @DTassoc design article about our recycling efforts @AKSSchoolπ We look forward to seeing what up & coming aspirational creators recycle in the future ...Should you have any unwanted denim, we are keen to take donations to support pupil ambition @RollsRoyceUK
Congratulations to all our pupils receiving their GCSE results today π₯³
Your hard work and dedication have certainly paid off. We can't wait to see what amazing things the future has in store for you!
Our Year 10 @AKSSchool enjoyed a morning of exploring different life skills last Friday. Up in D&T they practised engineering, carpentry computer & graphic design skills π οΈ Many thanks also for staff support π
Following busy whole school examinations @AKSSchool it has been great to get back to some practical work this week! Year 9 D&T have been experimenting with a new mirror project, incorporating different materials & practical learning. Super efforts! π οΈπ‘π
Today, schools across the UK are commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of World War Two in Europe.
Find teaching resources from @I_W_M via the Education Hub: educationhub.blog.gov.uk/202β¦
Any young person aged 3-19 can enter our nationwide poster competitions for #BSW25ποΈand be in with the chance of winning some fabulous science-themed prizes, including books from @QuestFriendz!
Enter by 3 April. Click here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-β¦
Many thanks @AKSSchool to these 24 amazing pupils who represented D&T today in the local #FyldeRotary Challenge. This was a large event, competing against others & lots of chance for practical problem solving. Results & more pics to follow here & on our website soon #ProudTeacher
Around 1,500 engines and systems are overhauled, repaired or go through our remanufacturing centres every year, providing a sustainable and economical solution for waste-conscious #mtuSolutions engine customers ow.ly/AbBX50VkEZA
We are open evening ready @AKSSchool in our pop up school community hub venue, pop in & meet lots of our enthusiastic #architecture club members & check our their #practical learning πβοΈπ¨π‘π§βπ€βπ§π€
We are open evening ready @AKSSchool in our pop up school community hub venue, pop in & meet lots of our enthusiastic #architecture club members & check our their #practical learning πβοΈπ¨π‘π§βπ€βπ§π€
In celebration of pupil talent on #IWD2025@AKSSchool we are pleased to announce our final three Year 8 Plastic Upcycling Finalists 2024-25. Congratulations to Tobias π Grace π₯& winner Rosie π Lots of wonderful entries & thanks to all for their efforts #DesignTechRocks π‘
It's our sixth year running the #SmashingStereotypes campaign and we can't wait to share it with you! β¨
We want to inspire you and change perceptions of working in #STEM for #BSW25.
Can you guess who our profiles are and what they do?
Launching tomorrow! π₯Ό
Our Year 7 @AKSSchool have enjoyed a busy couple of weeks in our D&T department making #prototypes. Proud to see lots of peer support & good quality checking of their own practical progress #STEMlearning#DesignTechRocks βοΈπ οΈπ
Check out the latest edition of the Higher & Degree vacancy listing!
Download the listing and explore 2,400 Higher and Degree apprenticeship vacancies from over 70 employers: ow.ly/bk8c50UTVkrβ
#NAW2025#SkillsForLife Amazing Apprenticeships
It's National Apprenticeship Week 2025 π
We are kicking off the week by hearing from Sian and Stuart, fleet vehicle technician apprentices at @EMASNHSTrust.
Learn more about National Apprenticeship Week on our website β¬οΈ
ow.ly/qqY150USkM0#NAW2025#SkillsForLife
With the help of apprentice Morgan, Education Secretary @bphillipsonMP tried her hand at bricklaying and heard from @leemarleylmb apprentices, that had seen life changing resultsπ
#NAW2025
We have enjoyed a busy half-term @AKSSchool in D&T #architecture club, with lots of team work & #construction taking place. Following a design brief pupils have been organising their structural layouts & are to consider window views, lighting, render & finishes after half-termπ‘
We are ready for Year 9 options evening @AKSSchool a chance for pupils & families to have a look around our department & see lots of the building & improvements that have been underway & sample some D&T GCSE example studies. Useful links @AQA@bbcbitesize
π Introducing the Ultimate Options Guide 2025! Parents can now use Bitesize Study Support's new interactive guide to help their children choose the right GCSEs/Nationals for them. #StudySupport
We enjoyed a bustling practical introduction on Friday with Yr12 @AKSSchool@AKSSixthForm considering skills to benefit future life ...including use of a selection of workshop hand tools for constructing, fixing, maintenance & upcycling π οΈπ‘ πͺ