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03/12/24

🎄 Our Christmas market was a great success! ☕️ There was a lovely atmosphere at the various stalls with Christmas carols, hot chocolate, mince pies and more. 🎁 We look forward to making this an annual event at Burnt Mill Academy. pic.twitter.com/QuM8IoFO9U

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02/12/24

📢 Our Senior Student Leadership Team are launching the 'Trade in, Trade out' initative. 📦 Items will be collected in a box placed at the main reception. 👔 PE kits, PE/school bags, ties, blazers, trousers, skirts and shoes are all welcome donations. pic.twitter.com/xgLVZUxrDl

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25/11/24

We were thrilled to welcome back former student and artist Charlie Dixon, who spent time with GCSE Art students. Through a detailed discussion of his techniques and creative process, Charlie encouraged students to push the boundaries of their artistic expression. pic.twitter.com/pzCIznOWvv

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21/11/24

👮 Children and Young People officers (CYP) met with students and offered an opportunity to ask questions or raise any concerns. 🤝 These visits will become a regular occurrence, so students see the police as part of our community and that they are approachable and here to help. pic.twitter.com/313Fxmg1gb

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18/11/24

🧑‍🎓 Year 10 students attended to give them an insight into undergraduate education and to answer any questions they had about life at university. 🗡️ Students participated in a critical thinking murder mystery task with their peers in the Old Library. pic.twitter.com/xhkxUJQEdH

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13/11/24

The Burnt Mill Academy Combined Cadets Force took part in the Lord Mayor’s Show in London. We are proud to be affiliated with The Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights which is one of the 110 Livery Companies of the City of London. pic.twitter.com/i2w7GL8pzg

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12/11/24

BMA Cadets proudly led the school in our remembrance parade yesterday on Armistice day. The whole school community joined together in an act of remembrance as we laid wreaths at the cenotaph, made by the students in Art club, and heard readings by the cadets. pic.twitter.com/1q7FTucTeO

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12/11/24

🎄 Christmas Market 2024 at Burnt Mill Academy 🎁 There will be food, crafts, music, festive treats and more! 📅 Wednesday 27th November, doors open at 4:30pm ✉ For more information, please contact: office.org.uk pic.twitter.com/bIWa8dEbWq

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11/11/24

We would like to thank for his visit to the school. Citizenship GCSE pupils were afforded the chance to ask questions about local issues in Harlow which are important to them. Students look forward to meeting Chris again when they visit Parliament in January. pic.twitter.com/BLDSWtegb1

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22/10/24

🎤 , wowed the students with her amazing voice and inspiring story. 🎓 Students listened intently to Mary Jess’ story of hard work and determination as she narrated her journey from a 13 year old teenager with a dream to becoming a world famous singer. pic.twitter.com/wgWGNjltWB

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18/10/24

🔴 Staff and students wore red socks to school today in support of ‘Wear Red Day’. ❤️ Today marks the 10th Anniversary of Wear Red Day and this year’s theme is: ‘Change Hearts. Change Minds. Change Lives’. pic.twitter.com/1bZ5w7Go0Q

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30/08/24

OPEN EVENING We're looking forward to welcoming prospective families to view our school on Tuesday 10th September 2024. This event has three slots available with a speech by the headteacher. To find out more and book a slot, please go to our website: https://t.co/5sroqj9WIX pic.twitter.com/MP2vST7XjG

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23/08/24

“I feel very thankful to the school. It is a great school. I felt very happy getting my results.” Congratulations to Kelechi, who will now study computer science, maths and science at sixth form.https://t.co/eUlWzUem3G#GCSEResults2024 pic.twitter.com/UGTO6c6bfp

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23/08/24

"I am really happy about my results. They are even more than what I had hoped for." Congratulations to Aman, who hopes to study maths, further maths, physics and economics at sixth form.https://t.co/jg6KempZn2#GCSEResults2024 pic.twitter.com/OSBS8SiLXM

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22/08/24

“There are so many fantastic individual achievements and success stories for this cohort, and we are immensely proud of all our students." - Laura McGlashan, Headteacher Well done to all students collecting their #GCSEResultshttps://t.co/2XJFpzuD9l pic.twitter.com/Zh0M7fHZyQ

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25/05/24

⚽ Well done to all who took part in the Year 11 v Staff football match. A well-played game which had to be decided on penalties. For the first time in 8 years, the staff team were victorious! 🏆 Victory also came to the staff team in the netball match 👏 pic.twitter.com/5oX3jb56vg

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29/04/24

Year 10 BMA pupils received an exclusive tour of . In addition to the general tour of the Houses of Commons and Lords, pupils were given special access to 's private office, just down the corridor from . pic.twitter.com/vqb0acqUcJ

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24/04/24

🎞️ We're pleased to be able to share a time-lapse of the building of our temporary accommodation. 👷‍♂️ The school rebuild project continues to move forward. 📸 Photos of the demolition work, and visuals of the new school can be viewed on https://t.co/AniifAYI7B pic.twitter.com/rdxdt2Bpyf

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18/04/24

🎶 A huge congratulations to all involved in our annual Spring Music Recital. 🫶 We would like to express our gratitude to parents and guardians, as your unwavering support and encouragement plays a significant role in nurturing your child’s passion for music. pic.twitter.com/DBcVwgoJRp

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25/03/24

We were privileged to welcome Susie Barnett BEM back to Burnt Mill Academy to speak to students about her remarkable life and her family’s escape from persecution. Students were asked to provide their thoughts on Susie's inspiring story pic.twitter.com/aECV7c60aC

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Design and Technology Timbers

Exam board: Edexcel
Course code/specification number: 4206
Level of qualification: GCSE

What will students learn about?

Students will learn to design products for a customer, taking into account the needs of the customer.
Students will develop knowledge of a range of materials including wood, metal and plastic. They will develop their drawing skills and use CAD to present their design ideas.

Students will investigate alternative solutions to problems and use model making and computer simulations to test their ideas and then evaluate their ideas using a specification and user group feedback.

Pupils will learn how to use a range of hand and power tools including CAM (laser cutter, 3D printer) to create products. They will also work with a range of metals, plastics and woods to create fully functioning products.

What skills will students develop and demonstrate?

The Edexcel GCSE in Design and Technology: Resistant Materials Technology qualification enables students to:

  • Actively engage in design and technology
  • Make decisions, consider sustainability and combine skills with knowledge and understanding in order to design and make quality products
  • Explore ways in which aesthetic, technical, economic, environmental, ethical and social dimensions interact to shape designing and making
  • Analyse existing products and produce practical solutions to needs, wants and opportunities, recognising their impact on quality of life.
  • Understand that designing and making reflect and influence cultures and societies, and that products have an impact on lifestyle.
  • Develop skills of creativity and critical analysis

How will students learning be assessed?

Component 1:  Written examination (50%) 1 hour 45 mins

Component 2:  Non Examined Assessment (50%)
Students will undertake a project based on a contextual challenge released by Exam Board.

What grades can students access?

1-9

What can students progress on to after completing this course?

AS/A level Resistant Materials Technology
AS/A level Product Design 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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