21/06/13….Thame retailer displays ‘gifted & talented’ pupils’ work

THE Design and Technology Faculty at Lord Williams?s School in Thame, recently hosted twelve, Year eight students at a Gifted and Talented workshop. The results of their work are on display at FROM, in Thame, from tomorrow, June 22.

The purpose of the off-timetable workshop was to teach the students enhanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Manufacturing (CAM) skills. The project was to make a complex, double-sided maze, using a variety of computer controlled equipment, such as a Router and a Laser Cutter.

The students worked with oak and acrylic and used hand finishing skills to complete their maze.

Ms Minards, Co-ordinator of Design Technology at Key Stage three, said: ?It had been a busy but enjoyable day. I think all the students have worked hard and have gained a lot from the experience of spending the day at Upper School, using equipment that is not normally available to students until Year 10.?

The students? work will be available to view for one week from Saturday, in the local retailer, FROM, in Cornmarket, Thame. FROM specialises in locally made products and is very supportive of the idea to display the students? work.

SOURCE: Design & Technology Faculty, Lord Williams’s School, Thame