Year 9 Design and Technology students have had an energetic start to the year. Students broke the ice getting to know each other, working collaboratively and learning about broad design concepts with the bridge challenge activity which was made from skewers and marshmallows. Students then moved into their first individual task of the year, designing and creating a door hanger. By keeping the design brief broad, students have been able to explore a variety of materials and techniques as well as develop a project that met their specific needs. Students have now moved onto their next challenge which is creating personal accessories out of a variety of alternative materials.