Lasercut Christmas Tree Ornaments

In December 2016, the D&T department used the laser cutter to create some new styles of tree ornaments to sell to help raise money at the Beaumont Christmas fair! Here are some examples which were all personalised with individual names:

Thank you to those who purchased these ornaments and showed their support. Keep an eye out for what laser cut products will be available next Christmas! (And if you have any suggestions for future product ideas, please let us know!)

Choux Stopper Visit

On Friday, December 16th 2016, GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition students were treated to a professional cookery workshop lead by pastry chef and street food entrepreneur, Simon Northcott of ‘Choux Stopper’ Students watched Simon demonstrate making the perfect Pâte à Choux and spun sugar - they then made their own chocolate and salt caramel ‘wreaths’ for Christmas, filled with a rich salt caramel cream.

The students thoroughly enjoyed this experience and we are extremely grateful to Simon for taking time out of his busy schedule to lend us his expertise!

Do you (or does someone you know), work professionally in the food, hospitality or catering industry? We are always keen to hear from parents, friends and ex-students who could help our students improve their skills or demonstrate something new and interesting in lessons or on activity days. We are especially keen to hear from anyone working as either a dietician (or other health professional) or butcher, right now.

If you believe you could help, please contact Mrs J. Johnston ℅  admin@beaumont.herts.sch.uk.

Year 7 D&T Wooden Project

Year 7 have been working hard making some creative wooden toys this term! They have been effectively applying a variety of skills and techniques in working with timber to produce really high quality products. Check out some of the excellent examples they've been designing and making so far:

We love how each one is unique and students are challenging themselves with the complexity of their designs! Be on the look out for more projects from our students and updates on other exciting things happening in the D&T department. Please feel free to leave us any comments, we'd love to hear from you!

Textiles

Ellie Hall one of our own GCSE Textiles students came back to Beaumont on November 1st, to show her stunning portfolio of work. Thanks so much for your inspiring talk, from Mrs ten Dam!

Check out her website: www.eleanordaisycostumes.com 

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One of Ellie's amazing pieces

Ellie showing one of her costumes

Mrs Ruth McCorkindale shared her amazing knowledge and  experience from eighteen years as Head of Wardrobe at the West end musical 'Mama Mia'.

 

Ruth with the iconic boots!

She gave such a detailed account of all the different roles that are needed and lots of career tips! Thank you so much from Mrs ten Dam.

KS3 D&T Students Working with Metal

Our KS3 curriculum at Beaumont School has had an overhaul this year to ensure our students will be prepared for the new GCSE specification coming into play very soon!

As students will need to know something about all material areas for the new GCSE, we've introduced a fun metal pendant project into the curriculum where students can learn more about copper properties and how to work with metals. The students are thoroughly enjoying it and they've had amazing outcomes so far: we took advantage of the beautiful Autumn weather this week to have a photo shoot outside!

Check out the fantastic work being produced by our students below!

Be on the look out for more projects from our students and updates on other exciting things happening in the D&T department! Please feel free to leave us any comments, we'd love to hear from you!