"Design is where science and art break even." – Robin Mathew
Our Vision for Design Technology
At Holy Cross, our Design Technology curriculum is driven by our mission and our core values of Kindness, Confidence and Excellence. Through purposeful, creative and practical experiences, we nurture curious, resilient and reflective designers who use their skills to make a positive difference to the world around them.
Design Technology is about more than making products — it’s about problem-solving, innovation and critical thinking. Our curriculum empowers pupils to become resourceful, enterprising and responsible citizens by researching, designing, making and evaluating solutions to real and relevant problems, drawing on knowledge from art, mathematics, science and computing.
What Our Pupils Experience
From their earliest years, pupils are encouraged to explore and question how things work, experiment with materials and tools, and express their ideas creatively. As they progress, they take on purposeful design challenges, investigating existing products, developing and refining their own ideas, and evaluating their work thoughtfully.
By Key Stage 2, pupils are applying a full design process — from research and prototype to finished product — to solve real-world problems. They work with increasing precision and independence, incorporating structures, mechanisms, textiles, electrical systems and digital technology, and develop an understanding of nutrition, seasonality and food preparation.
What This Means for Our Pupils
Our aim is for pupils to leave Holy Cross as innovators and reflective problem-solvers. Through the experiences they encounter across the curriculum, they will collaborate effectively, begin to use technical vocabulary with increasing accuracy, and design and make with purpose, care and creativity. Over time, we expect these skills to equip them to shape and improve the world around them with imagination, resourcefulness and confidence.