Help us Create a Design & Technology Workshop

This fundraiser is organized by Friends of Bushey Heath Primary School.

Dear friends, families, neighbours of Bushey Heath Primary School.

We need your help…

Hot off the press of our wonderful school achieving an Outstanding Ofsted rating, we’d like to help them create even more sparkle and wow factor – with a state-of-the-art Design and Technology Workshop

More about the Design & Technology Workshop

The School continues its drive to provide life-changing technological skills and cultural capital for our children. This time they plan to transform the existing staffroom into a Design and Technology Workshop for students.

We want to help them equip it with tools, workbenches, laser cutters, CAD/CAM machines, 3-d printers, and more.

This workshop will serve as a hub for innovation, where children can explore their design ideas and bring them to life.

By providing access to cutting-edge equipment, we will empower our children to become innovative designers, engineers, and skilled manufacturers of tomorrow. The project will directly impact the quality of education our children receive, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on skills.

Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to turning this dream into reality.

Below is the wish list of items that we are trying to raise money to cover the cost of for the workshop…

With these tools and machinery, the DT workshop would be well-equipped to inspire creativity, innovation, and offer something you won't find in any other primary school.

3D Printers: Multiple high-quality 3D printers capable of printing various materials like PLA, ABS, nylon, etc., with large build volumes to accommodate bigger projects.
CNC Machines: CNC routers, mills, and lathes for precision cutting, carving, and shaping of materials like wood, plastic, and metal.
Laser Cutters/Engravers: High-powered laser cutters for cutting and engraving materials such as wood, acrylic, leather, and even metal.
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software: Licenses for industry-standard CAD software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360 for designing and modeling projects.
Electronics Workbench: A fully equipped electronics workbench with soldering stations, oscilloscopes, function generators, and power supplies for electrical and electronic projects.
Woodworking Tools: A comprehensive collection of woodworking tools including table saws, band saws, miter saws, planers, jointers, and sanders.
Hand Tools: High-quality hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, chisels, files, and clamps for precision work and assembly.
Vacuum Forming Machine: For creating molds and prototypes from thermoplastics.
Textile Equipment: Sewing machines, sergers, embroidery machines, and fabric cutters for textile-related projects.
Finishing Equipment: Spray booths, paint booths, and finishing tools for applying paints, stains, and finishes to projects.
Safety Equipment: Personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, and dust masks for student safety.
Flexible Workspace: Adjustable workbenches and workstations that can be reconfigured to accommodate various project sizes and types.