--- title: "Blog by Tag: Design Technology" url: "https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/tag/design-technology" school: "St. Bartholomew’s C of E Primary School" --- # Blog by Tag: Design Technology [![Image of Year 6 (Class 13) - Design Technology - Sewing Skills](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-6-class-13-design-technology-sewing-skills/IMG_0086_20261105084122644.jpg)](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-53-year-6-class-13-design-technology-sewing-skills) 5 November 2026 #### [Year 6 (Class 13) - Design Technology - Sewing Skills](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-53-year-6-class-13-design-technology-sewing-skills) This half term we are learning some sewing skills and will be making some Christmas decorations in the coming weeks. This week we practiced threading a needle, tying a knot and the recapped the running stitch from year 4. Everyone showed great patience and understanding throughout the… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-53-year-6-class-13-design-technology-sewing-skills) [![Image of Year 5 (Class 13) - Design Technology - Sewing Skills](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-5-class-13-design-technology-sewing-skills/IMG_0083_20261105084121311.jpg)](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-53-year-5-class-13-design-technology-sewing-skills) 5 November 2026 #### [Year 5 (Class 13) - Design Technology - Sewing Skills](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-53-year-5-class-13-design-technology-sewing-skills) This half term we are learning some sewing skills and will be making some Christmas decorations in the coming weeks. This week we practiced threading a needle, tying a knot and the recapped the running stitch from year 4. Everyone showed great patience and understanding throughout the… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-53-year-5-class-13-design-technology-sewing-skills) [![Image of Year 4 (Class 11) - Design Technology - Clay Pots](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-4-class-11-design-technology-clay-pots/2.jpg)](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-29-12-20-year-4-class-11-design-technology-clay-pots) 29 June 2026 #### [Year 4 (Class 11) - Design Technology - Clay Pots](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-29-12-20-year-4-class-11-design-technology-clay-pots) Class 11 have enjoyed practicing creating clay pots. They tried two techniques, the coil and the pinch pot. Well done! [Continue reading](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-29-12-20-year-4-class-11-design-technology-clay-pots) [![Image of Year 3 (Class 8) - Design Technology - Money Containers](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/blog/C8-DT.jpg)](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-24-11-19-year-3-class-8-design-technology-money-containers) 24 June 2026 #### [Year 3 (Class 8) - Design Technology - Money Containers](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-24-11-19-year-3-class-8-design-technology-money-containers) In our DT topic we have been looking at money containers. Today we designed money containers for different purposes, Made mock designs out of paper and practiced our sewing skills ready for when we create our own purses and wallets. [Continue reading](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-24-11-19-year-3-class-8-design-technology-money-containers) [![Image of Year 2 (Class 5) - Design Technology - Fire Service Visit](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-2-class-5-design-technology-fire-service-visit/IMG_1356.JPG)](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-01-15-07-year-2-class-5-design-technology-fire-service-visit) 1 June 2026 #### [Year 2 (Class 5) - Design Technology - Fire Service Visit](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-01-15-07-year-2-class-5-design-technology-fire-service-visit) Class 5 were very excited to have a visit from some firefighters. We thought of lots of different questions for the firefighters and learned lots about their job. We were then shown the fire engine and all of their equipment. They then gave us a demonstration of their hose. … [Continue reading](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-01-15-07-year-2-class-5-design-technology-fire-service-visit) [![Image of Year 2 (Class 6) - Fire Service Visit](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-2-class-6-fire-service-visit/IMG_0657.jpg)](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-12-22-year-2-class-6-fire-service-visit) 22 May 2026 #### [Year 2 (Class 6) - Fire Service Visit](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-12-22-year-2-class-6-fire-service-visit) Class 6 had a visit from the fire service today. They talked about fire safety, discussed the equipment on the fire engine and how it was all used. The children were amazed by all the equipment and how it was used, they couldn’t believe how much water was carried on the engine and even got a live… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-12-22-year-2-class-6-fire-service-visit) [![Image of Year 5 (Class 13) - Design Technology - Bridges](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-5-class-13-design-technology-bridges/IMG_0306.JPG)](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-29-14-01-year-5-class-13-design-technology-bridges) 29 April 2026 #### [Year 5 (Class 13) - Design Technology - Bridges](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-29-14-01-year-5-class-13-design-technology-bridges) Year 5 (Class 13) - Design Technology - Bridges - Video 1 \| St Bartholomew's C of E Primary School Class 13 finished off their bridges topic with a challenge! The children were split into two teams Boys V Girls. The rules were: The pirate ship had to sail under their bridge and it had to be… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-29-14-01-year-5-class-13-design-technology-bridges) [![Image of Year 1 (Class 4) - Design Technology - Puppets](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-1-class-4-design-technology-puppets/669cd3ae-2a5c-4380-b001-7e19340377e4(1).jpeg)](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-23-10-58-year-1-class-4-design-technology-puppets) 23 April 2026 #### [Year 1 (Class 4) - Design Technology - Puppets](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-23-10-58-year-1-class-4-design-technology-puppets) Class 4 have worked hard this term to design and make their own puppets in DT. [Continue reading](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-23-10-58-year-1-class-4-design-technology-puppets) [![Image of Year 5 (Class 14) - Design Technology - Art Straw Bridges](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-5-class-14-design-technology-art-straw-bridges/IMG_0420.JPG)](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-14-22-year-5-class-14-design-technology-art-straw-bridges) 30 March 2026 #### [Year 5 (Class 14) - Design Technology - Art Straw Bridges](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-14-22-year-5-class-14-design-technology-art-straw-bridges) Class 14 have made bridges using art straws. They learnt that the strongest shape was the triangle. The children worked together to make a truss bridge, which we then tested for strength by loading weight onto them. They didn't all work, but with some quick fixes to stabilise their… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-14-22-year-5-class-14-design-technology-art-straw-bridges) [![Image of Year 6 (Class 14) - Design Technology - Art Straw Bridges](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-6-class-14-design-technology-art-straw-bridges/IMG_0420.JPG)](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-14-21-year-6-class-14-design-technology-art-straw-bridges) 30 March 2026 #### [Year 6 (Class 14) - Design Technology - Art Straw Bridges](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-14-21-year-6-class-14-design-technology-art-straw-bridges) Class 14 have made bridges using art straws. They learnt that the strongest shape was the triangle. The children worked together to make a truss bridge, which we then tested for strength by loading weight onto them. They didn't all work, but with some quick fixes to stabilise their… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-14-21-year-6-class-14-design-technology-art-straw-bridges) [![Image of Year 6 (Class 16) - Design Technology - Different Types of Bridge](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-6-class-16-design-technology-different-types-of-bridge/929bc80e-e9dc-4a28-b534-b919583d3040.jpeg)](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-11-13-50-year-6-class-16-design-technology-different-types-of-bridge) 11 March 2026 #### [Year 6 (Class 16) - Design Technology - Different Types of Bridge](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-11-13-50-year-6-class-16-design-technology-different-types-of-bridge) In Class 16 this week, we have been testing and building bridges, looking at different types: arch, pilar and beam, and then trailing them to see which would be the sturdiest, ready for when we build our own in a few weeks. [Continue reading](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-11-13-50-year-6-class-16-design-technology-different-types-of-bridge) [![Image of Year 2 (Class 5) - Design Technology - Fire Engine Axels](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-2-class-5-design-technology-fire-engine-axels/IMG_0839.JPG)](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-11-12-23-year-2-class-5-design-technology-fire-engine-axels) 11 March 2026 #### [Year 2 (Class 5) - Design Technology - Fire Engine Axels](https://www.st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-11-12-23-year-2-class-5-design-technology-fire-engine-axels) In DT we have been looking at fire engines and practising our skills to make the axels for when we make our own toy fire engines. 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