AKS Design & Technology

Design & Technology Department at AKS Lytham.
Head of Department - Sarah Burke

[AKS Design & Technology @AKSDesignTech]

Here is our recent @DTassoc design article about our recycling efforts @AKSSchool👋 We look forward to seeing what up & coming aspirational creators recycle in the future ...Should you have any unwanted denim, we are keen to take donations to support pupil ambition @RollsRoyceUK

[United Learning @UnitedLearning]

Congratulations to all our pupils receiving their GCSE results today 🥳

Your hard work and dedication have certainly paid off. We can't wait to see what amazing things the future has in store for you!

[AKS Design & Technology @AKSDesignTech]

Our Year 10 @AKSSchool enjoyed a morning of exploring different life skills last Friday. Up in D&T they practised engineering, carpentry computer & graphic design skills 🛠️ Many thanks also for staff support 👍

[AKS Design & Technology @AKSDesignTech]

Following busy whole school examinations @AKSSchool it has been great to get back to some practical work this week! Year 9 D&T have been experimenting with a new mirror project, incorporating different materials & practical learning. Super efforts! 🛠️💡🏆

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

Today, schools across the UK are commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of World War Two in Europe.

Find teaching resources from @I_W_M via the Education Hub: https://t.co/nQKEYvzJmQ

[British Science Week @ScienceWeekUK]

Any young person aged 3-19 can enter our nationwide poster competitions for #BSW25🖌️and be in with the chance of winning some fabulous science-themed prizes, including books from @QuestFriendz!

Enter by 3 April. Click here: https://t.co/ze0F1QUTt1

[AKS Design & Technology @AKSDesignTech]

Many thanks @AKSSchool to these 24 amazing pupils who represented D&T today in the local #FyldeRotary Challenge. This was a large event, competing against others & lots of chance for practical problem solving. Results & more pics to follow here & on our website soon #ProudTeacher

[Rolls-Royce @RollsRoyce]

Around 1,500 engines and systems are overhauled, repaired or go through our remanufacturing centres every year, providing a sustainable and economical solution for waste-conscious #mtuSolutions engine customers https://t.co/r9wTkscsn9

[AKS Design & Technology @AKSDesignTech]

A significant effort by these @AKSSchool pupils last night to showcase the breadth of activity we offer & encourage in our D&T co-curricular activities 🏗️💡🏆 #proudteacher #dreamteam #WeAreAKS #openevening #DesignTechRocks

[AKS Design & Technology @AKSDesignTech]

We are open evening ready @AKSSchool in our pop up school community hub venue, pop in & meet lots of our enthusiastic #architecture club members & check our their #practical learning 👋⚙️🔨💡🧑‍🤝‍🧑🤝

[AKS Design & Technology @AKSDesignTech]

We are open evening ready @AKSSchool in our pop up school community hub venue, pop in & meet lots of our enthusiastic #architecture club members & check our their #practical learning 👋⚙️🔨💡🧑‍🤝‍🧑🤝

[AKS Design & Technology @AKSDesignTech]

In celebration of pupil talent on #IWD2025 @AKSSchool we are pleased to announce our final three Year 8 Plastic Upcycling Finalists 2024-25. Congratulations to Tobias 👍 Grace 🥈& winner Rosie 🏆 Lots of wonderful entries & thanks to all for their efforts #DesignTechRocks 💡

[Women's Day @womensday]

To #AccelerateAction for #genderequality means taking swift decisive steps to address systemic barriers & bias faced by women. Call out stereotypes, challenge discrimination, question bias, celebrate women's success & more👉https://t.co/4eiieAL2Av #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025

[British Science Week @ScienceWeekUK]

It's our sixth year running the #SmashingStereotypes campaign and we can't wait to share it with you! ✨

We want to inspire you and change perceptions of working in #STEM for #BSW25.

Can you guess who our profiles are and what they do?

Launching tomorrow! 🥼

[AKS Design & Technology @AKSDesignTech]

Our Year 7 @AKSSchool have enjoyed a busy couple of weeks in our D&T department making #prototypes. Proud to see lots of peer support & good quality checking of their own practical progress #STEMlearning #DesignTechRocks ⚙️🛠️💁

[Apprenticeships and Skills @Apprenticeships]

Check out the latest edition of the Higher & Degree vacancy listing!

Download the listing and explore 2,400 Higher and Degree apprenticeship vacancies from over 70 employers: https://t.co/fXGy9AyQlr​

#NAW2025 #SkillsForLife Amazing Apprenticeships

[National Careers @NationalCareers]

It's National Apprenticeship Week 2025 🎉

We are kicking off the week by hearing from Sian and Stuart, fleet vehicle technician apprentices at @EMASNHSTrust.

Learn more about National Apprenticeship Week on our website ⬇️

https://t.co/RfsW7dl3xH

#NAW2025 #SkillsForLife

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

With the help of apprentice Morgan, Education Secretary @bphillipsonMP tried her hand at bricklaying and heard from @leemarleylmb apprentices, that had seen life changing results👇

#NAW2025

[AKS Design & Technology @AKSDesignTech]

We have enjoyed a busy half-term @AKSSchool in D&T #architecture club, with lots of team work & #construction taking place. Following a design brief pupils have been organising their structural layouts & are to consider window views, lighting, render & finishes after half-term💡

[AKS Design & Technology @AKSDesignTech]

We are ready for Year 9 options evening @AKSSchool a chance for pupils & families to have a look around our department & see lots of the building & improvements that have been underway & sample some D&T GCSE example studies. Useful links @AQA @bbcbitesize

[BBC Bitesize @bbcbitesize]

🔔 Introducing the Ultimate Options Guide 2025! Parents can now use Bitesize Study Support's new interactive guide to help their children choose the right GCSEs/Nationals for them. #StudySupport

[AKS Design & Technology @AKSDesignTech]

We enjoyed a bustling practical introduction on Friday with Yr12 @AKSSchool @AKSSixthForm considering skills to benefit future life ...including use of a selection of workshop hand tools for constructing, fixing, maintenance & upcycling 🛠️💡 💪