• Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future

Resistant Materials

Key Stage 4

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GSCE Resistant Materials

Gcse Resistant Materials is a two year course. Through out the course students will complete a number of projects that focus on the use of resistant materials – wood, metal and plastics to design and make interesting and innovative products.

Year 10

In year 10 the focus is on developing practical skills, as well as developing knowledge and understanding of the working characteristics of materials and their uses. This is done by a hands on practical, approach through the following projects/ products.

  • Wooden Jewellery Box
  • Aerodynamic Dragster
  • Metal work – body adornment project
  • Key fob
  • Apprentice test piece

Year 11

The focus of this is GCSE coursework, this a large project that is worth 60% of the final GCSE grade. It is a design and make project, looking at the storage of items.

The final 40% of the grade is examined.

What will be expected of you

You will be required to:

  • work hard and produce the best work you are capable of
  • complete both written and practical work
  • complete homework regularly
  • work in a mature and safe manner, including wearing sensible shoes

Extra-Curricular Activities

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  • Year 10 Army Visit 2008
    Year 10 Army Visit 2008
  • Coursework 2007
    Coursework 2007
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