Design and Technology

Design and Technology contributes to the development of the whole child. We aim to provide all children with the opportunity to develop new skills, practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world.  Through Design and Technology children can develop their understanding of the world around them, build and apply a repertoire of knowledge and skills in order to design and make high-quality prototypes and products. At St. Mary's, Design and Technology provides children with a platform from which to express themselves and gives them an opportunity to showcase their talents.  Pupils learn to understand the part Design and Technology plays in their own lives, and how it has affected the lives of other people in different times and cultures.