The talent of the students at the John Kyrle High School never ceases to amaze me. When I visited the school's recent Art & Design Technology Show, I was completely taken aback by their innovative ideas and the quality of their finished products. One item I saw, a beautifully made bathroom cabinet, I would quite happily have paid handsomely for. Sadly, however, that bathroom cabinet is destined to be hung; in the creator's own bathroom.

The work from Textiles, Food Technology, Graphics, Resistant Materials and Engineering showed the dedication, creativity and hard work that all students from both GCSE and A-Level have put into their designs. During the event, there was even an opportunity to eat some of the exhibits as Sixth Formers stirred up some delicious Italian food which was given out by a number of Year 11 students.

Visitors to the exhibition, including Ross-in-Bloom were very impressed by the work on display and all involved agree that 2011 has been another successful year for the department. The works selected by RiB will be put on display at the Market House Visitor Centre in readiness for the heart of England in Bloom Judges' visit.

Technology teacher, James Morgan said, 'The students have, yet again, been a credit to the school and have helped John Kyrle maintain its excellent reputation for work in technology.'

You can't argue with that!