This week, the Year 9 students spent four mornings in the Design & Technology department designing and manufacturing deckchairs in order to raise money for their nominated charity – ELLSA in nearby Achères.
They were assigned into a random team of three or four and first tasked with deciding who had the best suited skills to go where: into the workshop to manufacture the chair and footstool wooden frames, into the textiles room to manufacture the sling, pillow, and pocket, or into the computer suite to design the graphics that would adorn them. We are pleased to report that all groups gelled quickly and worked together with drive and focus to ensure they created the best possible outcomes at the end of the week.
The deckchair and footstool frames are manufactured from highest-quality sapele hardwood, which is particularly suitable for outdoor use, so they will remain strong for a long time to come. Each deckchair (footstool, pillow and pocket included) is priced at €75 with every cent raised going to ELLSA.
Many thanks for your support and congratulations to Year 9.
