The Woodlander

Issue 24 February 2016
Daniel
Year 7 Technology
This year in Technology the students are doing some projects new to Woodlands Academy.
One of the projects the Year 7’s have been working on in to make a candle holder suitable for
a tea-light candle.
Merveille Ekalakala enjoyed making his tea-light candle and said “I enjoy technology as I’m
learning things I’ve never done before and I like learning how to use the machinery”.
Merveille
Kian Hamer said “I have really enjoyed this project as I was able to learn new skills and had
lots of fun, especially cutting the wood.”
Kian
Brooklyn
Daniel Green said “I like technology because you get to use proper equipment. I have made
my candle holder for my family.”
Brooklyn Gbemudu said “I think technology in secondary school is good. At first I was a bit
scared of the equipment but when we started using it I began to enjoy it. I enjoyed making
my candle holder and I need to decide who to give it to.”
Year 11 Food Technology
The Year 11 Food Technology students have been working hard
producing their six design ideas for their coursework. From here
they will then go on to develop a final product, from the best
one of their designs.
Food Technology teacher, Miss Jones, said “The students have
been striving to produce some high-quality products such as
chocolate fondants, mousses, éclairs, choux pastry and meat
dishes. They have had to take presentation into consideration and also add their own unique twist on
each product. Well done boys and good luck with your final products!”
Careers
Our Careers Advisor, Mrs Shouker, is available to students at Woodlands Academy if they need advice on what they might do
once leaving school in terms of careers or further education. She is here to give all aspects of careers advice.
A visit to the Skills Show at the NEC was also organised by Mrs Shouker for the Year 11 students in November.
The following careers talks have been held in the Careers Office for Year 11 students so they can make a more informed
career choice and they had an opportunity to ask questions to the speakers.
Engineering by Midland Group Training Services Insight into engineering, the history, entry requirements, pay and
progression , the apprenticeship programme and what is expected in an interview.
Catering/Army Former Woodlands Diner Catering Manager, Mark Neal, who was a Chef in the armed forces gave a very
interesting insight to the army and being a chef. Mrs Shouker said “The students were totally mesmerised and asked lots
of questions.”
Gaming by Mean Genie A very interesting vision into the career of a not-so glamorous
side of gaming including the long hours behind the scenes and the patience and
dedication needed to test and research games. The main message
to the students was to build a portfolio if they are serious
about a career in the gaming industry.
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