Waun Fach, Brecon Beacons National Park

Another great day in the Brecon Beacons National Park: I hiked 16 km, starting at Mynydd Du Forest in the Black Mountains, ascending up to Pen Y Gadair Fawr (800 m) and Waun Fach (811 m) and returning along the Grwyne Fawr Reservoir. No views but amazingly dense fog all day. Loved it...

Metalwork Curriculum - Iron

Traditional blacksmithing offers a whole range of experiences to pupil in Class X, XI and XII. Strength, stamina, design, sensory experiences, heritage, rhythm... to name but a few, are all part of this amazing craft...

 

 

 

Metalwork Curriculum - Tin

As part of the Metalwork Curriculum pupils learn about tin casting and the various processes involved in this. Both carving out of a cuttlefish bone as well as lost wax casting are great ways to explore these ancient traditions shaping metal.

Metalwork Curriculum - Copper

Pupils in Class IX have been learning to work with Copper. It is a very 'forgiving' metal and belongs to the seven ancient metals which were known to humans until the middle of the 19th century. Beating a bowl from sheet-copper and the various stages to go through, teaches a number of different aspects about processes of metalwork as well as chemistry. 

Cotswold Way, Section 5

Another day on the Cotswold Way - Section 5: 8.9 km from Cleeve Hill to Dowdeswell Reservoir. We have almost done a third of the 164 km route!

Woodwork Curriculum - Class XI & XII

Class XI and XII have been working on a Relief Carving during their Woodwork lessons. The brief was to make a carving spread over 9 panels (totalling 3 m x 2 m) with a Olympic theme. The panel is to go onto the sports hall of the school. Key aspects of the work was to learn to carve consistently and to try to aim for a similar style of carving. Lots of stamina required...