Year 6 Transition

Welcome the Creative Department

Hello year 6! Welcome to the Creative Department. We very excited to meet you in September.

This page is for you to have a browse and get a feel for the subjects we have at The Durham Federation.

Also, to complete two worksheets and submit by completing the below form below.

You must chose 1 Art worksheet and 1 Food worksheet

Meet the Creative team!

Hello, I am Mrs T. Willis, Director of Achievement & Standards. I would like to welcome you to our exciting and innovative Department. There are 4 members of staff, including myself and we have a wide range of skills and experience to offer our students;

Mrs T. Willis

Director of Achievement & Standards

Hello Year 6. I teaching Art and Photography and believe that these are fantastic subjects that develop you personally and as a thinker and learner. Everyone can be successful and creative you just need to give it a go and get involved. Really looking forward to meeting you.

Mrs. H. Callaghan Assistant Faculty Leader

Hello Year 6. I am Mrs Callaghan and I teach Food and Art. I am really excited to meet you all and can't wait to show you our fabulous department. We are very lucky as we have the newest facilities in the school!

Miss. C. Knowles Assistant Faculty Leader

Hello Year 6, I am Miss Knowles. I am the art teacher and I can't wait to introduce you to the new creative department and show you new Art skills!

Mr P. Wake Creative Technician

Art & Design

Please select one worksheet art task you wish to complete and submit by completing this form

Worksheet 1

Worksheet 2

Worksheet 3

Art Gallery - Examples of students work


Hospitality & Catering

Please select one food task you wish to complete and submit by completing this form

Worksheet 1

Task 1 Video

Watch the video about fruit and vegetable harvesting.

Worksheet 2

Food Gallery - Examples of students work

A bit of fun...

Here are a range of creative makes to get your finger tips working. Please share your amazing outcomes with your teachers!

Paint with chocolate

YUM! Make some chocolate art inspired by American artist Jackson Pollock. Learn how to make a masterpiece which is edible and impressive!!

Make a Robot

Grab some bits and bobs from around the house and create an art-inspired robot

How to Make a Stop-Motion Animation

Learn about storytelling, make a character and become a stop-motion animator!

Make Pancakes

Spaghetti Bolognaise

Quick 10 minute Pizza