--- title: "Blog by Tag: D&T" url: "https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/tag/d-t" school: "St. Andrew's CE Primary School" --- # Blog by Tag: D&T [![Image of Biscuit tasting](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5073.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-09-15-01-biscuit-tasting) 9 November 2026 #### [Biscuit tasting](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-09-15-01-biscuit-tasting) Oak class have been tasting biscuits to consider the different flavours that they could use in their own biscuit recipes. We discussed who our target audience will be and how we can use flavours, textures and design to encourage others to want to try our biscuit creations. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-09-15-01-biscuit-tasting) [![Image of Blending Magic: Our Delicious Smoothie-Making Adventure!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/B0B24F34-CC12-488F-8852-E72FB972F554.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-12-10-blending-magic-our-delicious-smoothie-making-adventure) 23 October 2026 #### [Blending Magic: Our Delicious Smoothie-Making Adventure!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-12-10-blending-magic-our-delicious-smoothie-making-adventure) Our classroom transformed into a buzzing kitchen as our young chefs took on an exciting hands-on project: making their very own custom smoothies! 1. **Following the Design Brief** Our young chefs started by reviewing their individual design briefs, making sure they followed their pre-planned… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-12-10-blending-magic-our-delicious-smoothie-making-adventure) [![Image of Master Chefs in D&T: Chopping and Juicing](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/1E31903D-675A-4C69-980E-E46702D21B46.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-14-50-master-chefs-in-d-t-chopping-and-juicing) 2 October 2026 #### [Master Chefs in D&T: Chopping and Juicing](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-14-50-master-chefs-in-d-t-chopping-and-juicing) As part of our Design and Technology topic on healthy eating, the children turned into master chefs today! We spent the lesson practising essential food preparation techniques, including cutting, chopping, and juicing a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. **Exploring Different Tools and…** [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-14-50-master-chefs-in-d-t-chopping-and-juicing) [![Image of Food preparation ](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2583.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-14-46-food-preparation) 2 October 2026 #### [Food preparation ](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-14-46-food-preparation) In DT we will be making seasonal tarts. In preparation for our cooking, the children have been learning techniques to cut and peel a variety of fruits/vegetables. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-14-46-food-preparation) [![Image of Creating working torches ](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4471.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-14-26-creating-working-torches) 22 May 2026 #### [Creating working torches ](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-14-26-creating-working-torches) Using our circuit building knowledge we designed and created a working torch. You can tell by these pictures how pleased we are with the results. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-14-26-creating-working-torches) [![Image of Creative Designers in Maple Class!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/012DC389-E5C3-453E-8707-4C87834E035A.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-13-15-23-creative-designers-in-maple-class) 13 May 2026 #### [Creative Designers in Maple Class!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-13-15-23-creative-designers-in-maple-class) Over the past few weeks, Maple Class have been busy becoming designers and engineers during our D&T project! The children were challenged to design and create a sturdy, imaginative pencil pot that was both appealing and fit for purpose. First, the children carefully explored different ideas and… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-13-15-23-creative-designers-in-maple-class) [![Image of Book covers](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4300(2).jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-22-14-24-book-covers) 22 April 2026 #### [Book covers](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-22-14-24-book-covers) Willow class have thoroughly enjoyed designing and creating book covers. We thought carefully about the appropriate fastenings and how we will add the details. Sewing has become one of our favourite things. Once we had completed our covers we evaluated the finished pieces against our… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-22-14-24-book-covers) [![Image of Green power project ](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0683.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-20-13-06-green-power-project) 20 March 2026 #### [Green power project ](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-20-13-06-green-power-project) Our Green power project is well underway in Oak class. This week we have been measuring the frame of the go-kart so that we can begin to make the bodywork. We have decided our theme will be the rainforest. Watch this space to see how it turns out. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-20-13-06-green-power-project) [![Image of Tasty Treats for Pig the Pug](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2026-04-14_16.41.18.png)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-17-10-33-tasty-treats-for-pig-the-pug) 17 March 2026 #### [Tasty Treats for Pig the Pug](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-17-10-33-tasty-treats-for-pig-the-pug) As part of our travelling tale of *Pig the Pug*, Maple Class had lots of fun making dog biscuits! We talked about how Pig loves treats and decided to create our own biscuits that we could share as part of our story. The children carefully followed simple instructions, measuring and mixing the… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-17-10-33-tasty-treats-for-pig-the-pug) [![Image of Maths Challenge: Building Sausage Dogs!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/07442E29-300E-4EE3-9959-99B3AEBF41BF.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-09-11-19-maths-challenge-building-sausage-dogs) 9 March 2026 #### [Maths Challenge: Building Sausage Dogs!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-09-11-19-maths-challenge-building-sausage-dogs) In our EYFS maths lessons this week, the children took part in a fun building challenge inspired by Pig the Pug. The children were introduced to Trevor the sausage dog from the story and were given a special maths challenge: - Can you build a sausage dog that is shorter than… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-09-11-19-maths-challenge-building-sausage-dogs) [![Image of DT: Making Humpty Move!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/DE77D6FE-BCB7-4061-BCB4-8098CB1C819C.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-13-14-20-dt-making-humpty-move) 13 February 2026 #### [DT: Making Humpty Move!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-13-14-20-dt-making-humpty-move) We have been busy engineers in Maple Class this week! We have officially finished our Moving Storybook project in Design and Technology. The children have worked incredibly hard to create their own moving storybooks based on the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty. They had to carefully cut, stick, and… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-13-14-20-dt-making-humpty-move) [![Image of Start Your Engines! Oak Class Tackles the Goblin Design Phase ](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1472(1).jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-30-19-43-start-your-engines-oak-class-tackles-the-goblin-design-phase) 30 January 2026 #### [Start Your Engines! Oak Class Tackles the Goblin Design Phase ](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-30-19-43-start-your-engines-oak-class-tackles-the-goblin-design-phase) Oak Class has officially shifted gears into the design phase for our Greenpower racing Goblin. The brief was simple: create a look for our racer that stands out on the track and represents the unique personality of our class. We saw a range of inspiration during our brainstorming… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-30-19-43-start-your-engines-oak-class-tackles-the-goblin-design-phase) ![St. Andrew's CE Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/images/logo/St-Andrews-footer-logo.png) ### St. Andrew's CE Primary School Main Street Clifton Campville Tamworth B79 0AP 01827 373 266 © Copyright 2024–2026 St. Andrew's CE Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/images/splash/Screenshot_2026-09-21_2.46.56_PM.png)