Year 9 Electives

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Students will dive into the world of online food trends and bring viral recipes to life through hands-on cooking demonstrations. As they explore the fast-paced connection between social media and modern cuisine, they will uncover both the power and pitfalls of digital food marketing. With a critical eye on sustainability and emerging technologies, they will work collaboratively to craft eye-catching, short-form video advertisements of their chosen dishes—just like top food influencers! By blending design elements, food styling, and presentation skills, they will not only sharpen their culinary abilities but also master the art of digital food culture in a fun, creative, and immersive way.

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In Kitchen Hacks, you’ll learn how to cook delicious meals that are budget-friendly, waste-free, and seriously impressive. Discover food tricks that save time, money, and the planet – from using leftovers like a pro to turning simple ingredients into epic creations.

Get hands-on in the kitchen with fun challenges, budget cook-offs, and zero-waste recipe hacks. This course is perfect if you love food, want to save money, and care about sustainability. Bonus: your future self (and your wallet) will thank you!

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Are you ready to design and build your own awesome projects? In Year 9 Resistant Materials, you’ll get hands-on experience working with a variety of tools—from traditional hand tools to electric and battery-powered equipment. You’ll design and construct a custom timber organiser that meets a real-world design brief, learning how to price materials and plan efficiently.

But that’s not all! You’ll explore cutting-edge CNC technology to prototype your ideas and dive into sustainability by ensuring your materials are ethically sourced. To top it off, you’ll bring your creativity to life by designing and making a rotating, pivoting wooden toy with moving parts.

This course is all about problem-solving, craftsmanship, and bringing your ideas to life—so if you love working with your hands and creating something unique, this is the subject for you!

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Step into the world of fabric and fashion innovation! This course is all about exploring materials, experimenting with design, and thinking sustainably. You’ll dive into fabric manipulation, textile art, and upcycling projects while learning essential sewing and construction techniques. Whether you're transforming old clothes into new creations or exploring cutting-edge fabric technology, this subject encourages creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on making. Perfect for students who love design, fashion, and thinking outside the box!

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From the fiery spices of India to the mouthwatering flavors of Greece, students embark on a thrilling culinary journey, exploring the rich traditions and bold tastes of global cuisine. With every sizzling pan and fragrant bite, they sharpen their skills and discover the deep cultural connections food creates. Their adventure reaches an exciting finale as they team up to design and craft a one-of-a-kind pretzel food truck dish—blending creativity, teamwork, and international inspiration into a showstopping culinary masterpiece!