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20/08/25

⭐️ Sixth Form Enrolment ⭐️ We will be open for enrolment between 11am and 4pm tomorrow, Thursday 21st August. Walk-ins welcome 😊 Take a look at our fantastic A Level results from last week here:  londonworld.com/education/ha…

20/08/25

Tomorrow is GCSE results day! 📚Results can be collected between 9 and 11am from the canteen. We are looking forwards to celebrating with you! 🎉

14/08/25

Mahdi achieved an incredible 3A*s and 2 As, including an A* in Maths when he was in Year 12 and an A in Biology in just one year. What an achievement!  ‘s engineering department is lucky to have you!   

14/08/25

Haneefa has achieved A*A*AA in her A Levels today after joining us two years ago with equally outstanding GCSE results from  . She is off to study medicine at King’s College London! Well done Haneefa!

14/08/25

We are incredibly proud of all of our Year 13 students for their brilliant A Level results today. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavours at university and in apprenticeships! 🎉   

14/08/25

A huge congratulations to AJ who has secured his place to read Economics at the   

03/10/24

We look forward to welcoming you to our Year 6 Open Evening tonight. The event will be from 16:30-19:00. The Principal's speeches will be at 17:00 and 18:00.

08/03/24

Happy International Women's Day! Special thanks to Ms Harris and Mrs Tyson for the kind staff gift this morning.  

01/03/24

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29/02/24

Student briefings this week have been about kindness

29/02/24

Year 11s have paused during their heavy mock season and taken time to show their gratitude to staff who are going above and beyond.

07/12/23

REMINDER: It is Christmas jumper day tomorrow!

20/11/23

Some of our members of staff supporting children in need.

17/11/23

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16/11/23

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15/11/23

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15/11/23

Odd sock day at HARI This is a national event marking the start of Anti-Bullying week. This event celebrates our differences and what makes us unique!

13/11/23

Lest we forget Our Riverside cadets laid wreaths to commemorate all who lost their lives whilst fighting for freedom

06/11/23

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06/11/23

Year 11 mock season begins; good luck!

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Design Technology & Food Studies

Design & Technology and Food Studies: Where Creativity Shapes the Future

Design & Technology and Food Studies empower students to think boldly, innovate confidently, and master practical skills that influence everyday life and future careers. From the products we use to the meals we share, design and food are at the heart of human experience—and our curriculum invites students to lead that transformation.

In Food Studies, students explore the science and artistry of cooking, nutrition, and sustainability. They learn how food connects cultures, supports health, and drives global innovation, while developing technical skills that prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

In Design & Technology, learners tackle real-world challenges through problem-solving, prototyping, and craftsmanship—discovering how imaginative thinking turns ideas into solutions that make a difference.

Now it’s our turn to shape the future—whether by designing the next big innovation or creating food experiences that bring people together.


Our mission:
To inspire imaginative thinking and technical excellence so every student can design, create, and make a lasting impact.

Our approach builds confidence, creativity, and resilience. Every idea is valued, and every student is encouraged to design, create, and bring their vision to life—whether that’s a product, a recipe, or a groundbreaking concept.

New Quotes

FOOD  - 

“Cooking is an art, but all art requires knowing something about the techniques and materials.”
this links beautifully to Design & Technology principles—knowledge plus creativity.

Heston Blumenthal

DT - 

“Design is about the betterment of our lives poetically, aesthetically, experientially, sensorially, and emotionally.”

Karim Rashid (Contemporary Industrial Designer

DT Curriculum Road Map

Food Curriculum road map