There are two Other Half CDT Clubs, one giving boys the opportunity to work on their curriculum projects and the second gives boys the opportunity to try something new. Both are extremely popular.
There are also workshops run by visiting tutors looking at specific skills such as architectural problem solving. The boys’ work can be seen around the school from the design and build of the outside seating for the astro to the suggestion box for boys’ ideas. Each year the CDT department runs an Annual Design Challenge where everybody gets involved.
Further information on CDT at Abingdon Prep
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Annual Design Challenge
Annual Design Challenge
Every year the CDT department sets a whole school design challenge where pupils, staff and parents rise to the creative brief. Exhibits are displayed in the main hallway and form part of the Art & Design Exhibition in May. Recent challenges include ‘The Great APS Wooden Spoon Exhibition’, ‘Upcycled Plastic Bottle Challenge’ and ‘Upcycled Paper Challenge’.
The community response is always outstanding with ideas displaying out-of-the-box thinking and ingenious creativity on all levels.
CDT Tool Skills
CDT Tool Skills
This is a practical club for those who want to practise their CDT skills, using the hand and power tools.
Pupils will make products from recycled plastic, wood and textiles sometimes working on group projects as well as some individual items.
Safety is paramount so a calm approach is encouraged as the club can be very exciting!
| Term | Day | Time | Year |
| Summer | Monday | 12:20 - 12:40 | 5 |
| Summer | Monday | 12:20 - 12:40 | 6 |
Woodwork Club
Woodwork Club
Woodwork club is open to anyone who wants to practise using some of the woodwork tools. Fun projects are undertaken and vary from a chunky jigsaw to a mosaic coaster. Enjoy creating in a small group to some relaxing music in the CDT room.
| Term | Day | Time | Year |
| Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
| Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
| Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
| Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
| Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
| Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
| Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
| Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
