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  • 30 January - 5 February

  • 6 February - 12 February

    Welcome to Fashion and Design.

    My name is Mrs Hewlett and I am excited to be leading your learning journey in Fashion and Design this year. 

    We have our Learning Intentions on MHO but all our activities will be on Google Classroom. There will be work that needs doing at home so that you can use the lessons at school for making stuff.

    Google classroom code: 9wcxax3


  • Weeks 2 & 3

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING what soft materials and textiles are by identifying different types of soft materials and textiles in our daily lives.
    • We are EXPLORING safety when working in the Fabric Technology room and when working with equipment and tools by identifying the correct safety procedures. 
    • We are EXPLORING how to use safely and correctly equipment and tools by demonstrating how to use the sewing machine and tools to construct a Phone or ipad plop.
    • We are EXPLORING how to use the correct technique for making a plain seam by demonstrating that i can thread the machine top and bottom and sew a straight stitch and zig zag..

    Success Criteria

    I can/have identified soft materials / textiles examples we use in our everyday life

    I can/have sewn on paper using the sewing machine - straight/ curves/ pivoting

    I can/have identified the correct way to safely use equipment and tools 

    I can/ have threaded the macine top and bottom and sewn on fabric with thread - plain seam, straight stitch, reverse.

    I can/have constructed my phone or ipad plop cushion  using the sewing machine 

    Activities:

    1. Work through slide show on GC with the teacher.
    2. Complete the activity on Safety in the Fabric tech room - see Google Classroom
    3. Complete the activity on Equipment - see Google Classroom
    4. Sew on paper withour thread - straight/ curves/pivot.  
    5  Demonstrate that you can thread the sewing machine - top and bottom
    6. Demonstrate that you can sew on fabric - a plain seam straight stitch reversing each end
    7.. Sew your fabric into a Fabric phone or ipad plop cushion 

  • Week 4 ( week of 20th Feb)

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING what soft materials and textiles are by identifying different types of soft materials and textiles in our daily lives.
    • We are EXPLORING safety when working in the Fabric Technology room and when working with equipment and tools by identifying the correct safety procedures. 
    • We are EXPLORING how to use safely and correctly equipment and tools by demonstrating how to use the sewing machine and tools to construct a Phone or ipad plop.
    • We are EXPLORING how to use the correct technique for making a plain seam by demonstrating that i can thread the machine top and bottom and sew a straight stitch and zig zag..

    Success Criteria

    I can/have identified soft materials / textiles examples we use in our everyday life

    I can/have identified the correct way to safely use equipment and tools 

    I can/have sewn on paper using the sewing machine - straight/ curves/ pivoting

    I can/ have threaded the macine top and bottom and sewn on fabric with thread - plain seam, straight stitch, reverse.

    I can/have constructed my phone or ipad plop cushion  using the sewing machine 

    Activities:

    1. Work through slide show on GC with the teacher.
    2. Complete the activity on Safety in the Fabric tech room - see Google Classroom
    3. Complete the activity on Equipment - see Google Classroom
    4. Sew on paper withour thread - straight/ curves/pivot.  
    5  Demonstrate that you can thread the sewing machine - top and bottom
    6. Demonstrate that you can sew on fabric - a plain seam straight stitch reversing each end
    7.. Sew your fabric into a Fabric phone or ipad plop cushion 

  • Week 5 & 6

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING what soft materials and textiles are by identifying different types of soft materials and textiles in our daily lives.
    • We are EXPLORING safety when working in the Fabric Technology room and when working with equipment and tools by identifying the correct safety procedures. 
    • We are EXPLORING how to use safely and correctly equipment and tools by demonstrating how to use the sewing machine and tools to construct a Phone or ipad plop.
    • We are EXPLORING how to use the correct technique for making a plain seam by demonstrating that i can thread the machine top and bottom and sew a straight stitch and zig zag..

    Success Criteria

    I can/have identified soft materials / textiles examples we use in our everyday life

    I can/have identified the correct way to safely use equipment and tools 

    I can/have sewn on paper using the sewing machine - straight/ curves/ pivoting

    I can/ have threaded the macine top and bottom and sewn on fabric with thread - plain seam, straight stitch, reverse.

    I can/have constructed my phone or ipad plop cushion  using the sewing machine 

    Activities:

    1. Work through slide show on GC with the teacher.
    2. Complete the activity on Safety in the Fabric tech room - see Google Classroom
    3. Complete the activity on Equipment - see Google Classroom
    4. Sew on paper withour thread - straight/ curves/pivot.  
    5  Demonstrate that you can thread the sewing machine - top and bottom
    6. Demonstrate that you can sew on fabric - a plain seam straight stitch reversing each end.
    7. Demonstrate that you can sew a plain seam and zig zag and machine neaten the edges - file in your folio.
    8. Sew your fabric into a Fabric phone or ipad plop cushion 

  • Week 7

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING safety when working in the Fabric Technology room and when working with equipment and tools by identifying the correct safety procedures. 
    • We are EXPLORING how to use safely and correctly equipment and tools by demonstrating how to use the sewing machine and tools to construct a Phone or ipad plop.
    • We are EXPLORING how to use the correct technique for making a plain seam by demonstrating that i can thread the machine top and bottom and sew a straight stitch and zig zag..

    Success Criteria

    I can/have identified the correct way to safely use equipment and tools 

    I can/have sewn on paper using the sewing machine - straight/ curves/ pivoting

    I can/ have threaded the macine top and bottom and sewn on fabric with thread - plain seam, straight stitch, reverse.

    I can/have constructed my phone or ipad plop cushion  using the sewing machine 

    Activities:

    1. Work through slide show on GC with the teacher.
    2. Complete the activity on Safety in the Fabric tech room - see Google Classroom
    3. Complete the activity on Equipment - see Google Classroom
    4. Sew on paper withour thread - straight/ curves/pivot.  
    5  Demonstrate that you can thread the sewing machine - top and bottom
    6. Demonstrate that you can sew on fabric - a plain seam straight stitch reversing each end
    7.  Denonstrate that you sew a plain seam - finishing the edges with zig zag and machine neatening
    8. Sew your fabric into a Fabric phone or ipad plop cushion 

  • Week 8,9,10

    Week 8,9,10

    • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING what soft materials and textiles are by identifying different types of soft materials and textiles in our daily lives.
      • We are EXPLORING safety when working in the Fabric Technology room and when working with equipment and tools by identifying the correct safety procedures. 
      • We are EXPLORING how to use safely and correctly equipment and tools by demonstrating how to use the sewing machine and tools to construct a Phone or ipad plop.
      • We are EXPLORING how to use the correct technique for making a plain seam by demonstrating that i can thread the machine top and bottom and sew a straight stitch and zig zag..
      • We are FOCUSSING on how we can use the plain seam to make an item (phone plop) - construct a phone plop.
      • We are EXPLORING how fabric is made and that it has many parts and specific terminology.

      Success Criteria

      I can/have identified soft materials / textiles examples we use in our everyday life

      I can/have sewn on paper using the sewing machine - straight/ curves/ pivoting

      I can/ have threaded the machine top and bottom and sewn on fabric with thread - plain seam, straight stitch, reverse and zig zag.

      I can/have constructed using a plain seam and using the sewing machine my phone or ipad plop cushion.

      I can/ have completed activities about Fabrics and shown i can apply this.

      • Activities:

      1. Work through slide show on GC with the teacher in class.
      2. Complete the activity on Safety in the Fabric tech room - see Google Classroom
      3. Complete the activity on Equipment - see Google Classroom
      4. Sew on paper withour thread - straight/ curves/pivot.  
      5  Demonstrate that you can thread the sewing machine - top and bottom
      6. Demonstrate that you can sew on fabric - a plain seam straight stitch reversing each end
         7.  Demonstrate that you can do zig zag and machine neatening on the edges of a plain seam
         8.  Sew your fabric into a Fabric phone or ipad plop cushion 
        9.  Parts of Fabric - see activity on GC.
    PREPARE YOUR FOLIO FOR CHECKING

  • HOLIDAYS

  • HOLIDAYS

  • Week 1

    • YEAR 10 
      Welcome back to Term 2.
      This week we will start our new Tote Bag Challenge and also allow time to finish off Phone Plops and/or working on your Assessment.

    • Assessment due date to be negotiated for later this term.  Work on your Assessment each week 10 minutes per lesson.

    • WEEK 1  New Learning......
      "Tote Bag Challenge - Create a personalised Tote Bag for yourself or a stakeholder."
      See Journal on GC.
      See How to make a tote bag instructions on GC.
      MHJC Great Ako Learning Plan:

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions

      • We are EXPLORING...different types of tote bags

      • We are EXPLORING...different methods of decorating fabric


    Success Criteria:
    I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC - collage of tote bags.
    I can/have identified what i like /dislike about some existing decorations on bags
    I can/have identified the fabric decoration methods used in the collage.

    ActivitIes:
    Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-6
    Explore the different  Fabric Decoration methods by trying at least 3 of these.
    Complete a PMI on at least 3 Fabric Decoration Methods and gain stakeholder feedback.

  • Week 2

    See Week 1 plus below:

    • WEEK 2 & 3

    • MHJC Great Ako Learning Plan:

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions
      FOCUS Learning Intentions

      • We are EXPLORING...different types of tote bags

      • We are EXPLORING...different methods of decorating fabric

      • We are FOCUSING on finding 1 or 2 fabric decoration methods that you might use on your tote bag by experimenting with the different methods.

    Success Criteria:
    I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC - collage of tote bags.
    I can/have identified what i like /dislike about some existing decorations on bags
    I can/have identified the fabric decoration methods used in the collage.
    I can/have explored/ tried different fabric decoration methods
    I can/have found 1-2 that I might use on my bag (starting to FOCUS).

    Activities:
    Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-6
    Explore the different  Fabric Decoration methods by trying at least 3 of these.
    Complete a PMI on at least 3 Fabric Decoration Methods and gain stakeholder feedback.
    Create a design sketch of what you want to make / apply to your fabric.

    Work on your assessment each lesson at least 10 minutes - See No 7 in Totel Bag Challenge doc.

  • Week 3

    See Week 1 plus below:

    • WEEK 2 & 3

    • MHJC Great Ako Learning Plan:

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions
      FOCUS Learning Intentions

      • We are EXPLORING...different types of tote bags

      • We are EXPLORING...different methods of decorating fabric

      • We are FOCUSING on finding 1 or 2 fabric decoration methods that you might use on your tote bag by experimenting with the different methods.

    Success Criteria:
    I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC - collage of tote bags.
    I can/have identified what i like /dislike about some existing decorations on bags
    I can/have identified the fabric decoration methods used in the collage.
    I can/have explored/ tried different fabric decoration methods
    I can/have found 1-2 that I might use on my bag (starting to FOCUS).

    Activities:
    Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-6
    Explore the different  Fabric Decoration methods by trying at least 3 of these.
    Complete a PMI on at least 3 Fabric Decoration Methods and gain stakeholder feedback.
    Create a design sketch of what you want to make / apply to your fabric.

    Work on your assessment each lesson at least 10 minutes - See No 7 in Totel Bag Challenge doc.

  • Week 4

    Week 4

    We only have 1 class this week due to Rostering home - please work on the following activities on Wednesday.  We will sew on Monday since I was away last week.

    • MHJC Great Ako Learning Plan:

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions
      FOCUS Learning Intentions

      • We are EXPLORING...different types of tote bags

      • We are EXPLORING...different methods of decorating fabric

      • We are focussing on finding 1 or 2 fabric decoration methods that you might use on your tote bag

    Success Criteria:
    I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC - collage of tote bags.
    I can/have identified what i like /dislike about some existing decorations on bags
    I can/have identified the fabric decoration methods used in the collage.
    I can/have explored/ tried different fabric decoration methods
    I can/have found 1-2 that I might use on my bag (starting to FOCUS).
    I can/have sketched out what I plan to apply to my fabric
    Activities:
    Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-6
    Explore the different  Fabric Decoration methods by trying at least 3 of these.
    Complete a PMI on at least 3 Fabric Decoration Methods and gain stakeholder feedback.
    Create a design sketch of what you want to make / apply to your fabric.

    Work on your assessment each lesson at least 10 minutes - See No 7 in Totel Bag Challenge doc.



  • Week 5

    Week 5

    • MHJC Great Ako Learning Plan:

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions
      FOCUS Learning Intentions

      • We are EXPLORING...different types of tote bags

      • We are EXPLORING...different methods of decorating fabric

      • We are focussing on finding 1 or 2 fabric decoration methods that you might use on your tote bag

    Success Criteria:
    I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC - collage of tote bags.
    I can/have identified what i like /dislike about some existing decorations on bags
    I can/have identified the fabric decoration methods used in the collage.
    I can/have explored/ tried different fabric decoration methods
    I can/have found 1-2 that I might use on my bag (starting to FOCUS).
    I can/have sketched out what I plan to apply to my fabric

    Activities:
    Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-6
    Explore the different  Fabric Decoration methods by trying at least 3 of these.
    Complete a PMI on at least 3 Fabric Decoration Methods and gain stakeholder feedback.
    Create a design sketch of what you want to make / apply to your fabric.

    Work on your assessment each lesson at least 10 minutes - See No 7 in Totel Bag Challenge doc.



  • Week 6

    Week 6

    • MHJC Great Ako Learning Plan:

      FOCUS Learning Intentions  and        PLAN & DO Learning Intentions

      • We are focussing on finding 1 or 2 fabric decoration methods that you might use on your tote bag

      • We are focussing on deciding on a method to use by experimenting, gathering stakeholder feedback and using a PMI to help make a decision

      • We are making our bag by applying our chosen design onto our fabric using the chosen fabric decoration methods and constructing the bag following the instructions

      • We are planning out how we construct the tote bag by planning and recording our progress each lesson

    Success Criteria:
    I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC.
    I can/have explored/ tried different fabric decoration methods
    I can/have found 1-2 that I might use on my bag (starting to FOCUS).
    I can/have sketched out what I plan to apply to my fabric
    I can / have applied my design to my fabric
    I can/ i have constructed my bag folloing the instructions on GC.
    I can/ I have recorded my progress each lesson in my planning diary

    Activities:
    Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-6
    Explore the different  Fabric Decoration methods by trying at least 3 of these.
    Complete a PMI on at least 3 Fabric Decoration Methods and gain stakeholder feedback.
    Create a design sketch of what you want to make / apply to your fabric.

    Work on your assessment each lesson at least 10 minutes - See No 7 in Totel Bag Challenge doc.



  • Week 7

    Weeks 7-10 

    See Week 6 - we will continue to work through these Learning Intentions and Success Criteria till the end of the term and your bag is made and assessment can be submitted.

    • MHJC Great Ako Learning Plan:

      FOCUS Learning Intentions  and        PLAN & DO /Making Learning Intentions

      • We are FOCUSING on finding 1 or 2 fabric decoration methods that you might use on your tote bag

        • We are FOCUSING... on learning how to use these Fabric Decoration Methods correctly for a quality outcome

        • We are FOCUSING on deciding on a method to use by experimenting, gathering stakeholder feedback and using a PMI to help make a decision

        • We are FOCUSING...on developing a design and developing this further using stakeholder feedback

        • We are FOCUSING ..on transferring our design from our drawing onto our fabric 

        • We are MAKING our bag by applying our chosen design onto our fabric using the chosen fabric decoration methods and constructing the bag following the instruction

        • We are PLANNING out how we construct the tote bag by planning and recording our progress each lesson
    Success Criteria:
    I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC.
    I can/have explored/ tried different fabric decoration methods
    I can/have found 1-2 that I might use on my bag (starting to FOCUS).
    I can/have sketched out what I plan to apply to my fabric
    I can / have applied my design to my fabric
    I can/ i have constructed my bag folloing the instructions on GC.
    I can/ I have recorded my progress each lesson in my planning diary

    Activities:
    Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-6
    Explore the different  Fabric Decoration methods by trying at least 3 of these.
    Complete a PMI on at least 3 Fabric Decoration Methods and gain stakeholder feedback.
    Create a design sketch of what you want to make / apply to your fabric.

    Work on your assessment each lesson at least 10 minutes - See No 7 in Totel Bag Challenge doc.

  • HOLIDAYS

  • HOLIDAYS

  • Week 1

    • Welcome back to Term 3

    • MHJC Great Ako Learning Plan:

      FOCUS Learning Intentions  and        PLAN & DO /Making Learning Intentions

        • We are FOCUSING ..on transferring our design from our drawing onto our fabric 

        • We are MAKING our bag by applying our chosen design onto our fabric using the chosen fabric decoration methods and constructing the bag following the instruction

        • We are PLANNING out how we construct the tote bag by planning and recording our progress each lesson
    Success Criteria:
    I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC.
    I can/have sketched out what I plan to apply to my fabric
    I can / have applied my design to my fabric
    I can/ i have constructed my bag folloing the instructions on GC.
    I can/ I have recorded my progress each lesson in my planning diary

    Activities:
    Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-6
    Create a design sketch of what you want to make / apply to your fabric.
    Apply design to your fabric.
    Make = Sew your bag together - follow instructions given by the teacher or use the laminated instruction cards.

    Work on your assessment each lesson at least 10 minutes - See No 7 in Totel Bag Challenge doc.

    ASSESSMENT IS DUE WEEK TWO/THREE - as agreed in class.

  • Week 2

    • WEEK 2

    • Please work on your planning at home and sew at school this week as your assessment is due next week.

    • MHJC Great Ako Learning Plan:

      FOCUS Learning Intentions  and        PLAN & DO /Making Learning Intentions

        • We are FOCUSING ..on transferring our design from our drawing onto our fabric 

        • We are MAKING our bag by applying our chosen design onto our fabric using the chosen fabric decoration methods and constructing the bag following the instruction cards or teacher

        • We are PLANNING out how we construct the tote bag by planning and recording our progress each lesson
    Success Criteria:
    I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC.
    I can/have sketched out what I plan to apply to my fabric
    I can / have applied my design to my fabric
    I can/ i have constructed my bag following the instructions on GC.
    I can/ I have recorded my progress each lesson in my planning diary

    Activities:
    Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-6
    Create a design sketch of what you want to make / apply to your fabric.
    Apply design to your fabric.
    Make = Sew your bag together - follow instructions given by the teacher or use the laminated instruction cards.

    Work on your assessment each lesson at least 10 minutes - See No 7 in Totel Bag Challenge doc.

    ASSESSMENT IS DUE WEEK 3  - as agreed in class - Wednesday 2nd August  8pm

    Once this is done please focus on completing all the GC activities set from last term. As we will be starting our Sleepwear Challenge shortly - making PJ Boxers.

    Extension for 3 Students: Submit planning doc for your zipped case in the same place as the rest of the class. Same Assessment criteria just a different outcome.
    Please make sure all your GC activities from last term are completed and turned in before you get your Sweatshirt Challenge Doc.

  • Week 3


    • Welcome to W3.

    • Please work on your planning at home and sew at school this week as your assessment is due at the end of this week.

    • MHJC Great Ako Learning Plan:

      PLAN & DO /Making Learning Intentions

        • We are MAKING our bag by applying our chosen design onto our fabric using the chosen fabric decoration methods and constructing the bag following the instruction cards or teacher

        • We are PLANNING out how we construct the tote bag by planning and recording our progress each lesson
    Success Criteria:
    I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC.
    I can/ i have constructed my bag following the instructions on GC.
    I can/ I have recorded my progress each lesson in my planning diary

    Activities:
    Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-7
    Make = Sew your bag together - follow instructions given by the teacher or use the laminated instruction cards.

    Work on your assessment each lesson at least 10 minutes - See No 7 in Totel Bag Challenge doc.

    ASSESSMENT IS DUE END OF THIS WEEK 3  - as agreed in class - FRIDAY 4th  August  8pm

    Once this is done please focus on completing all the GC activities set from last term. As we will be starting our Sleepwear Challenge shortly - making PJ Boxers.

    Anaaya / Joanne/ Arushi - submit planning doc for your zipped case in the same place as the rest of the class. Same Assessment criteria just a different outcome.
    Please make sure all your GC activities from last term are completed and turned in before you get your Sweatshirt Challenge Doc.

  • Week 4

    • WEEK 4

    • MHJC Great Ako Learning Plan:

      PLAN & DO /Making Learning Intentions

        • We are MAKING our bag by applying our chosen design onto our fabric using the chosen fabric decoration methods and constructing the bag following the instruction cards or teacher

        • We are PLANNING out how we construct the tote bag by planning and recording our progress each lesson
    Success Criteria:
    I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC.
    I can/ i have constructed my bag following the instructions on GC.
    I can/ I have recorded my progress each lesson in my planning diary

    Activities:
    Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-7
    Make = Sew your bag together - follow instructions given by the teacher or use the laminated instruction cards.

    ASSESSMENT IS OVERDUE if you haven't submitted.

    Once this is done please focus on completing all the GC activities set from last term. As we will be starting our Sleepwear Challenge shortly - making PJ Boxers.

    Anaaya / Joanne/ Arushi - submit planning doc for your zipped case in the same place as the rest of the class. Same Assessment criteria just a different outcome.
    Please make sure all your GC activities from last term are completed and turned in before you get your Sweatshirt Challenge Doc.

  • WEEK 5

    • WEEK 5 

    • We welcome Ms Al Darkazly (Ms A) as she joins our class for the next 8 weeks.

    • This week our focus is getting our bags finished and onto our boxers. So we will have a mixture of things happening in class. Introducing processes related to making Boxers.

    • PLAN & DO /Making Learning Intentions

        • We are MAKING our bag by applying our chosen design onto our fabric using the chosen fabric decoration methods and constructing the bag following the instruction cards or teacher

    Success Criteria:
    I can/have completed activities in the Journal on GC.
    I can/ i have constructed my bag following the instructions on GC.
    I can/ I have recorded my progress each lesson in my planning diary

    Activities:
    Complete the activities in the Journal on GC 1-7
    Make = Sew your bag together - follow instructions given by the teacher or use the laminated instruction cards.

    ASSESSMENT IS OVERDUE if you haven't submitted.

    Once this is done please focus on completing all the GC activities set from last term. As we will be starting our Sleepwear Challenge shortly - making PJ Boxers.

    Anaaya / Joanne/ Arushi - submit planning doc for your zipped case in the same place as the rest of the class. Same Assessment criteria just a different outcome.
    Please make sure all your GC activities from last term are completed and turned in before you get your Sweatshirt Challenge Doc.

  • WEEK 6

    • WEEK 6

    • We welcome Ms Al Darkazly (Ms A) to her week 2 with our class.

    • This week our focus is starting on our Sleepwear Challenge - making some boxers with a matching top.

    • Some students will be still sewing their bags - get these finished this week if possible so you can focus on the new learning related to boxers.PLAN & DO /Making 

    • Learning Intentions

        • We are MAKING our bag by applying our chosen design onto our fabric using the chosen fabric decoration methods and constructing the bag following the instruction cards or teacher

        • We are EXPLORING different types of boxers to get ideas to personalise our boxers

        • We are EXPLORING measurements, patterns and pattern symbols so that we can find the right pattern size and place the pattern on the fabric and cut it out correctly.

    Success Criteria:
    I can/ i have constructed my bag following the instructions on GC.
    I can/ Ihave explored different styles of boxers and completed the activities in the journal
    I can/have explored how to take measurements and have taken my own
    I can/have chosen the correct pattern size and placed it on the fabric correctly and cut this out
    Activities:
    Make sure you have finished your bag and journal for A1. Follow instructions given by the teacher or use the laminated instruction cards.
    Complete the activities in the Boxer journal on Measuring.
    Choose your pattern size
    Place your pattern on your fabric and pin in place - get the teacher to check before cutting.
    Start constructing your boxers - follow instructions from the teacher demo and from in the Boxer Journal.

    Anaaya / Joanne/ Arushi - continue working on the Sweatshirt Challenge Doc. When you have your Design worked out - try and work out a sequence of construction now that you know the changes you are making from the basic pattern steps.

  • 28 August - 3 September

    WEEK 7

    • We welcome Ms Al Darkazly (Ms A) to her week 3 with our class.

    • This week our focus is starting on our Sleepwear Challenge - making some boxers with a matching top.

    • Some students will be still sewing their bags - get these finished this week if possible so you can focus on the new learning related to boxers.PLAN & DO /Making 

    • Learning Intentions

        • We are MAKING our bag by applying our chosen design onto our fabric using the chosen fabric decoration methods and constructing the bag following the instruction cards or teacher

        • We are EXPLORING different types of boxers to get ideas to personalise our boxers

        • We are EXPLORING measurements, patterns and pattern symbols so that we can find the right pattern size and place the pattern on the fabric and cut it out correctly.

        • We are FOCUSING on cutting out our Boxers or Sweatshirts so that we can start to construct.

    Success Criteria:
    I can/ i have constructed my bag following the instructions on GC.
    I can/ Ihave explored different styles of boxers and completed the activities in the journal
    I can/have explored how to take measurements and have taken my own
    I can/have chosen the correct pattern size and placed it on the fabric correctly and cut this out
    I can/have cut out my pattern and pinned the pieces together to show the teacher before sewing.
    I can/have worked through the construction steps to make my boxers or sweatshirt.
    Activities:
    Make sure you have finished your bag and journal for A1. Follow instructions given by the teacher or use the laminated instruction cards.
    Complete the activities in the Boxer journal on Measuring.
    Choose your pattern size
    Place your pattern on your fabric and pin in place - get the teacher to check before cutting.
    Start constructing your boxers - follow instructions from the teacher demo and from in the Boxer Journal.

    Anaaya / Joanne/ Arushi - continue working on the Sweatshirt Challenge Doc. When you have your Design worked out - try and work out a sequence of construction now that you know the changes you are making from the basic pattern steps.
    Please get your pattern onto your fabric and cut out asap.

  • 4 September - 10 September

    • WEEK 8

    • We welcome Ms Al Darkazly (Ms A) to her week 4 with our class.

    • This week our focus is starting on our Sleepwear Challenge - making some boxers with a matching top.

    • Some students will be still sewing their bags - get these finished this week if possible so you can focus on the new learning related to boxers.PLAN & DO /Making 

    • Learning Intentions

        • We are MAKING our bag by applying our chosen design onto our fabric using the chosen fabric decoration methods and constructing the bag following the instruction cards or teacher

        • We are EXPLORING different types of boxers to get ideas to personalise our boxers

        • We are EXPLORING measurements, patterns and pattern symbols so that we can find the right pattern size and place the pattern on the fabric and cut it out correctly.

        • We are FOCUSING on cutting out our Boxers or Sweatshirts so that we can start to construct.

    Success Criteria:
    I can/ i have constructed my bag following the instructions on GC.
    I can/ Ihave explored different styles of boxers and completed the activities in the journal
    I can/have explored how to take measurements and have taken my own
    I can/have chosen the correct pattern size and placed it on the fabric correctly and cut this out
    I can/have cut out my pattern and pinned the pieces together to show the teacher before sewing.
    I can/have worked through the construction steps to make my boxers or sweatshirt.
    Activities:
    Make sure you have finished your bag and journal for A1. Follow instructions given by the teacher or use the laminated instruction cards.
    Complete the activities in the Boxer journal on Measuring.
    Choose your pattern size
    Place your pattern on your fabric and pin in place - get the teacher to check before cutting.
    Start constructing your boxers - follow instructions from the teacher demo and from in the Boxer Journal.

    Anaaya / Joanne/ Arushi - continue working on the Sweatshirt Challenge Doc. When you have your Design worked out - try and work out a sequence of construction now that you know the changes you are making from the basic pattern steps.
    Please get your pattern onto your fabric and cut out asap.

  • WEEKS 9 & 10

    • WEEK 9 & 10 

    • We welcome Ms Al Darkazly (Ms A) to her weeks 5 & 6 with our class.

    • This week our focus is starting on our Sleepwear Challenge - making some boxers with a matching top and the 3 girls doing their Sweatshirts.

    • Focus also on Fabric Decoration Methods - workshops

    • Learning Intentions

        • We are EXPLORING different types of boxers to get ideas to personalise our boxers

        • We are EXPLORING measurements, patterns and pattern symbols so that we can find the right pattern size and place the pattern on the fabric and cut it out correctly.

        • We are FOCUSING on cutting out our Boxers or Sweatshirts so that we can start to construct.

        • We are EXPLORING & FOCUSSING on Fabric Decoration Methods that we might be able to decorate on a top to match our boxers or put on our Sweatshirt.

    Success Criteria:
    I can/ Ihave explored different styles of boxers and completed the activities in the journal
    I can/have explored how to take measurements and have taken my own
    I can/have chosen the correct pattern size and placed it on the fabric correctly and cut this out
    I can/have cut out my pattern and pinned the pieces together to show the teacher before sewing.
    I can/have worked through the construction steps to make my boxers or sweatshirt.
    I can/have explored different methods of decorating fabric 

    Activities:
    Make sure you have finished your bag and journal for A1. Follow instructions given by the teacher or use the laminated instruction cards.
    Complete the activities in the Boxer journal on Measuring.
    Choose your pattern size
    Place your pattern on your fabric and pin in place - get the teacher to check before cutting.
    Start constructing your boxers - follow instructions from the teacher demo and from in the Boxer Journal.
    Participate in the workshops on Fabric Decorating Methods - choose 1 you like the best to use on your top and /or use this for your Assessment 2.

    Anaaya / Joanne/ Arushi     - continue working on the Sweatshirt Challenge Doc. When you have your Design worked out - try and work out a sequence of construction now that you know the changes you are making from the basic pattern steps.
    Please get your pattern onto your fabric and cut out asap.
    Participate in the FDM workshops - make a sample for your Assessment 2.

  • WEEKS 9 & 10 See week 9



    See Google Classroom for Assessment 2 - Fabric Decoration Methods - this will be due Week 3 Term 4.

  • HOLIDAYS

  • HOLIDAYS

  • TERM 4 WEEK 1

    Welcome back to school after the holiday break. 

    Remember you have these 2 lessons this week to do your Fabric Decorating sample for your Assessment. You can make a sample or do the decoration method directly onto a top and hand in with your Case Study. 

    Assessment 2 is due Friday Week 3.  

    Weeks 1- 4

    Learning Intentions:

        • We are FOCUSING on cutting out our Boxers or Sweatshirts so that we can start to construct.

        • We are EXPLORING & FOCUSSING on Fabric Decoration Methods that we might be able to decorate on a top to match our boxers or put on our Sweatshirt.

        • We are PLANNING/MAKE & DO -constructing our Boxers and using a Fabric Decoration Method so that we can sew our Boxers together and decorate a top that matches our boxers


    Success Criteria:
    I can/have cut out my pattern for Boxers or a Sweatshirt and pinned the pieces together to show the teacher before sewing.
    I can/have worked through the construction steps to make my boxers or sweatshirt.
    I can/have explored different methods of decorating fabric 
    I can/have chosen a fabric decoration method and used it for decorating a top to go with my Boxers.

    Activities:
    Start constructing your Boxers or Sweatshirt - follow instructions from the teacher demo and from in the Boxer Journal.
    Participate in the workshops on Fabric Decorating Methods - choose 1 you like the best to use on your top and /or use this for your Assessment 2.

    Anaaya / Joanne/ Arushi     - continue working on the Sweatshirt Challenge Doc. When you have your Design worked out - try and work out a sequence of construction now that you know the changes you are making from the basic pattern steps.
    Please get your pattern onto your fabric and cut out asap.
    Participate in the FDM workshops - make a sample for your Assessment 2 or apply to your Sweatshirt and submit a picture with your assessment.


  • Week 2

    Week 2

    Weeks 1- 4

    Learning Intentions:

        • We are FOCUSING on cutting out our Boxers or Sweatshirts so that we can start to construct.

        • We are EXPLORING & FOCUSSING on Fabric Decoration Methods that we might be able to decorate on a top to match our boxers or put on our Sweatshirt.

        • We are PLANNING/MAKE & DO -constructing our Boxers and using a Fabric Decoration Method so that we can sew our Boxers together and decorate a top that matches our boxers


    Success Criteria:
    I can/have cut out my pattern for Boxers or a Sweatshirt and pinned the pieces together to show the teacher before sewing.
    I can/have worked through the construction steps to make my boxers or sweatshirt.
    I can/have explored different methods of decorating fabric 
    I can/have chosen a fabric decoration method and used it for decorating a top to go with my Boxers.

    Activities:
    Start constructing your Boxers or Sweatshirt - follow instructions from the teacher demo and from in the Boxer Journal.
    Participate in the workshops on Fabric Decorating Methods - choose 1 you like the best to use on your top and /or use this for your Assessment 2.

    Anaaya / Joanne/ Arushi     - continue working on the Sweatshirt Challenge Doc. When you have your Design worked out - try and work out a sequence of construction now that you know the changes you are making from the basic pattern steps.
    Please get your pattern onto your fabric and cut out asap.
    Participate in the FDM workshops - make a sample for your Assessment 2 or apply to your Sweatshirt and submit a picture with your assessment.



  • Week 3

    Week 3

    Your Assessment 2 is due this week please upload here not on GC. Thanks.

    Weeks 1- 4

    Learning Intentions:

        • We are FOCUSING on cutting out our Boxers or Sweatshirts so that we can start to construct.

        • We are EXPLORING & FOCUSSING on Fabric Decoration Methods that we might be able to decorate on a top to match our boxers or put on our Sweatshirt.

        • We are PLANNING/MAKE & DO -constructing our Boxers and using a Fabric Decoration Method so that we can sew our Boxers together and decorate a top that matches our boxers


    Success Criteria:
    I can/have cut out my pattern for Boxers or a Sweatshirt and pinned the pieces together to show the teacher before sewing.
    I can/have worked through the construction steps to make my boxers or sweatshirt.
    I can/have explored different methods of decorating fabric 
    I can/have chosen a fabric decoration method and used it for decorating a top to go with my Boxers.

    Activities:
    Start constructing your Boxers or Sweatshirt - follow instructions from the teacher demo and from in the Boxer Journal.
    Participate in the workshops on Fabric Decorating Methods - choose 1 you like the best to use on your top and /or use this for your Assessment 2.

    Anaaya / Joanne/ Arushi     - continue working on the Sweatshirt Challenge Doc. When you have your Design worked out - try and work out a sequence of construction now that you know the changes you are making from the basic pattern steps.
    Please get your pattern onto your fabric and cut out asap.
    Participate in the FDM workshops - make a sample for your Assessment 2 or apply to your Sweatshirt and submit a picture with your assessment.



  • Week 4

    Week 4

    Weeks 1- 4

    Learning Intentions:

        • We are FOCUSING on cutting out our Boxers or Sweatshirts so that we can start to construct.

        • We are EXPLORING & FOCUSSING on Fabric Decoration Methods that we might be able to decorate on a top to match our boxers or put on our Sweatshirt.

        • We are PLANNING/MAKE & DO -constructing our Boxers and using a Fabric Decoration Method so that we can sew our Boxers together and decorate a top that matches our boxers


    Success Criteria:
    I can/have cut out my pattern for Boxers or a Sweatshirt and pinned the pieces together to show the teacher before sewing.
    I can/have worked through the construction steps to make my boxers or sweatshirt.
    I can/have explored different methods of decorating fabric 
    I can/have chosen a fabric decoration method and used it for decorating a top to go with my Boxers.

    Activities:
    Start constructing your Boxers or Sweatshirt - follow instructions from the teacher demo and from in the Boxer Journal.
    Participate in the workshops on Fabric Decorating Methods - choose 1 you like the best to use on your top and /or use this for your Assessment 2.

    Anaaya / Joanne/ Arushi     - continue working on the Sweatshirt Challenge Doc. When you have your Design worked out - try and work out a sequence of construction now that you know the changes you are making from the basic pattern steps.
    Please get your pattern onto your fabric and cut out asap.
    Participate in the FDM workshops - make a sample for your Assessment 2 or apply to your Sweatshirt and submit a picture with your assessment.



  • Week 5

    WEEK 5

    Learning Intentions:

        • We are FOCUSING on cutting out our Boxers or Sweatshirts so that we can start to construct.

        • We are EXPLORING & FOCUSSING on Fabric Decoration Methods that we might be able to decorate on a top to match our boxers or put on our Sweatshirt.

        • We are PLANNING/MAKE & DO -constructing our Boxers and using a Fabric Decoration Method so that we can sew our Boxers together and decorate a top that matches our boxers

    Success Criteria:
    I can/have cut out my pattern for Boxers or a Sweatshirt and pinned the pieces together to show the teacher before sewing.
    I can/have worked through the construction steps to make my boxers or sweatshirt.
    I can/have explored different methods of decorating fabric 
    I can/have chosen a fabric decoration method and used it for decorating a top to go with my Boxers.

    Activities:
    Start constructing your Boxers or Sweatshirt - follow instructions from the teacher demo and from in the Boxer Journal.
    Participate in the workshops on Fabric Decorating Methods - choose 1 you like the best to use on your top and /or use this for your Assessment 2.
    Complete the GC doc on Fabric Decorating set by Ms A. 

    Anaaya / Joanne/ Arushi     - continue working on the Sweatshirt Challenge Doc. When you have your Design worked out - try and work out a sequence of construction now that you know the changes you are making from the basic pattern steps.
    Please get your pattern onto your fabric and cut out asap.
    Participate in the FDM workshops - make a sample for your Assessment 2 or apply to your Sweatshirt and submit a picture with your assessment.



  • Week 6

    WEEK 6

    Learning Intentions:

        • We are FOCUSING on cutting out our Boxers or Sweatshirts so that we can start to construct.

        • We are EXPLORING & FOCUSSING on Fabric Decoration Methods that we might be able to decorate on a top to match our boxers or put on our Sweatshirt.

        • We are PLANNING/MAKE & DO -constructing our Boxers and using a Fabric Decoration Method so that we can sew our Boxers together and decorate a top that matches our boxers

    Success Criteria:
    I can/have cut out my pattern for Boxers or a Sweatshirt and pinned the pieces together to show the teacher before sewing.
    I can/have worked through the construction steps to make my boxers or sweatshirt.
    I can/have explored different methods of decorating fabric 
    I can/have chosen a fabric decoration method and used it for decorating a top to go with my Boxers.

    Activities:
    Start constructing your Boxers or Sweatshirt - follow instructions from the teacher demo and from in the Boxer Journal.
    Participate in the workshops on Fabric Decorating Methods - choose 1 you like the best to use on your top and /or use this for your Assessment 2.
    Complete the GC doc on Fabric Decorating set by Ms A. 

    Anaaya / Joanne/ Arushi     - continue working on the Sweatshirt Challenge Doc. When you have your Design worked out - try and work out a sequence of construction now that you know the changes you are making from the basic pattern steps.
    Please get your pattern onto your fabric and cut out asap.
    Participate in the FDM workshops - make a sample for your Assessment 2 or apply to your Sweatshirt and submit a picture with your assessment.



  • Week 7

    Week 7

    This is your final full week as next week you have Work Experience and then Week 9 we have 1 class maybe 2 as the Santa Show is on Wednesday.

    Learning Intentions:

        • We are PLANNING/MAKE & DO -constructing our Boxers/ Sweatshirts and using a Fabric Decoration Method so that we can sew our Boxers/Sweatshirt together and decorate a top that matches our boxers

    Success Criteria:
    I can/have worked through the construction steps to make my boxers or sweatshirt.
    I can/have explored different methods of decorating fabric 
    I can/have chosen a fabric decoration method and used it for decorating a top to go with my Boxers.

    Activities:
    Start constructing your Boxers or Sweatshirt - follow instructions from the teacher demo and from in the Boxer Journal.
    Participate in the workshops on Fabric Decorating Methods - choose 1 you like the best to use on your top and /or use this for your Assessment 2.
    Complete the GC doc on Fabric Decorating set by Ms A. 

    Anaaya / Joanne/ Arushi     - continue working on the Sweatshirt Challenge Doc. and working through the construction of your Sweatshirt.



  • Week 8

    Work Experience this week - no classes.

  • Week 9

    Week 9

    We may only have 1 class this week as on Wednesday is the Santa show.

    Focus is to get all our practical finished.

    See week 7 Learning Intentions and Success Criteria.

  • Week 10

    No classes this week as you will be coming in for Graduation practice and going home at interval.

    Thank you for a great year - all the best in the future.

    Mrs H :-)