Design and Technology – Design Staff

Curriculum Leader: Miss Wendy Thomas
E-mail address: wthomas@builth-hs.powys.sch.uk

The following are current members of the Design and Technology department staff:

• Miss W. Thomas KS 3 Design Technology, KS 4 RMT, AS & A2
  Product Design
  KS 3 Art and Design
  
  
• Miss. K. Rees KS 3 Design Technology, KS4 Textiles and
  Catering, AS Product Design
  
  
• Mr. R. Davies KS 3 Design Technology, KS4 RMT & A2 Product
  Design
  
  
• Mrs. C. Allsopp General Technical Assistant

Wendy Thomas

Teaching Responsibility
Head of Design Technology Department
AS & A Level Product Design
GCSE Resistant Materials
KS3 Design Technology
KS3 Art and Design

Qualifications
BA (Hons) Fine Art and Education, Aberystwyth University.
PGCE Design Technology, Swansea University.
BTEC Middle Management

Teaching Experience
I started my teaching career in BWHS in 2003. I began as a classroom teacher, teaching Design Technology (KS3 DT, GCSE Resistant Materials and AS/A Level Product Design) as well as KS3 ICT and KS3, 4 and some AS Level Art and Design.

I was appointed Head of the Design Technology Department at BWHS in 2005. I am currently enjoying the responsibility, challenges and opportunities that the job presents me.
I am an author for NGfL Cymru, producing KS3 Design Technology digital resources.
I am a WJEC KS3 Design Technology Moderator.
I am a WJEC AS & A Level Moderator.

Interests
Rugby, rallying, cooking, walking, drawing, spending time with family and friends.

Miss Katy Rees

Qualifications:
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
BA (Hons) Textiles Design
PGCE Design and Technology, Swansea University.

Teaching Experience:
2007-present, Builth Wells High School, Technology Teacher.
(KS3 Food Technology, KS3 Textiles Technology, GCSE Catering, GCSE Design Technology Textiles, AS Product Design)

Interests:
Cycling, crafts, swimming, video editing, cooking, spending time with family and friends.

Mr Robyn Davies

Teaching Responsibility:
KS3 Design and Technology Resistant Materials / Graphics / Systems and Control
GCSE Resistant Materials
A Level Product Design

Qualifications:
B.Eng Hons in Mechanical Engineering
PGCE in Secondary Design & Technology

Teaching Experience:
I have recently moved to BWHS after teaching at Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen for nearly three years. During my time there I taught KS3, 4 & 5 Design and Technology, as well as NVQ level 1 and 2 in Engineering and ICT through the medium of Welsh. I was involved in improving standards and in a programme of monitoring and assessing.

Prior to teaching, I was a Design and Development Engineer for fourteen years. This involved designing products from Fibre optic cables to front ends for cars. I feel this previous experience will be of great benefit in enriching the pupil’s experience of design and technology.

Interests:
I am a keen cyclist and triathlete and regularly compete in national and international events. I am the organiser of the Llandovery triathlon that has become one of Wales’ most popular races. I am training towards a level 2 coaching certificate in cycling, and help with the Towy Riders childrens club in Carmarthen.

Mrs Carol Allsopp

Qualifications:
General Technical Assistant for DT/Art and First Aid –
HNC Business Studies
6 O levels 1 A level
First Aid Trainer with Red Cross

Responsibilities:
GTA for DT and Art and Design
Main first aid person

Experience:
In BWHS for last 14 years.
Previously a Learning Support Assistant in BWHS and dinner lady.
In the past I have helped with Youth groups ie. Cubs, Brownies and a Red Cross Youth Group.

Interests:
Digital Photography, working and supporting pupils with their DT and Art work.
First Aid Trainer with British Red Cross, I also go out to cover First Aid at Public Events. Member of local Emergency Response Team.