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Tuesday 30 November 2010

The Wellington boot, is a type of boot based upon leather Hessian boots. They were popularised by the 1st Duke of Wellington. This novel "Wellington" boot then became a fashionable style worn by the British aristocrary in the 19th century.Wellington boots are waterproof and are most often
made from Rubber or PVC. They are usually worn when walking on wet or muddy ground, or to protect the wearer from heavy showers.

5.4 My trip to Browick primary school..

Today we went on a trip to Browick school in Whymondham, i enjoyed myself and i think most of the children did too. The performances went well even though we were missing a few of the main characters. The six people in my group, Nina, Lauren, Holly, Elliot, Charlotte and Freddie took a class of 28 of the students. All the activities we did went well and it seemed pretty successful. We took them into smaller groups of four with one of us but i teamed up with Lauren and took a group. We got them to do little performances that reflected what should have happened in Holly and Elliot's earlier little performance. This also went quite well but some of them got a bit worked up. I think the trip was a success although none of the children brought in any donations, but they did seem very up for giving donations in the future and making sure they share with friends and family. I dont think the children brought in donations because maybe they wernt quite sure what giving to a charity shop meant, were too young to donate or the point wasnt made clear enough.

Tuesday 23 November 2010

5.1 Why is Barnardo's controversial?

In 2008 Barnardo's made a television advert that included a girl being hit by her father, taking drugs, mugging someone and getting arested. The advert recived 400 complaints because adults said that it was inapropriate for children that may be watching. but Barnardo's said that it had being created to show that every child, no matter what there background can break the viscious circle of disadvantage that leads young people in to trouble. But the The Advertising Standards Authority cleared Barnardo's t.v ad.




5.2 Our poster/leflets/flogo..



This is my groups leaflet/poster to encourage people to donate and give them general information about donating, how it can help and different charities. Its is important to create leaflets and posters because it tells people how donating will help someone.


5.4 Donations..

Last Tuesday we didn't get any donations so we are going to try and aim our campaign at teachers/adults because students dont seem very up for giving any donations. We are putting up posters over the school, particuly in the staff room, giving them flyers and giving a note to teachers to read out in form tim, so they will al be informed about it and hoepfully help us.

Tuesday 16 November 2010

Trip to Florida shoes..

Today we went to the shoe factory in Norwich. I thought the experience was useful because it will help me put my shoe together. Also the trip will help my shoe because i now about different colours and textures.

Facts
  • 1400 pairs sold a week.
  • make bags to match some shoes.
  • 4 1/2 size used for prototypes/models.
  • people 45+ wear them.
  • the company started in the 1900's.
  • the only shoe company who uses the ion technology which makes shoes 100% waterproof.
  • 99% of the shoes come from India and China.
  • the shoe boxes are flat packed and imported from China. they are then given to the prisoners in Norwich prison who make them up.
  • they use pantone (universal colour chart/book) to order colours from other countries.
  • their materials mainly come from Italy and China.


These are the steps of how to make a shoe;
  1. find the latest trends from magazines.
  2. create a mood/theme board.
  3. sketch out the design.
  4. print the design on a VAC.
  5. design scanned into the computer and sent to the papaer cutter.
  6. the paper cutting machine has three things; a paper cutter, plastic cutter, and a pen.
  7. design is sent to the factory floor where a man uses the templates to cut around the material cith a clicker.
  8. next the ladies sow all the material together.
  9. heat is used to form the heel.
  10. the sole is stuck on with strong glue.
  11. nail the heel on.
  12. a flame is used to burn off any excess fibers and a cloth is used to clean them.
  13. the bottoms are roughed.
  14. a soft lining is attached inside.
  15. the shoes are packaged up.




Pantone Colour Chart

A an using a clicker to cut some leather.

Cutting Table


Sunday 14 November 2010

5.4 Questionaire for Year 2's..

The questionnaire below is designed to let us get feedback from the children about how they felt about the day we spent with them: (normally the yes, no answers would be replaced with happy and unhappy faces to make it easier for the children to answer the questionnaire but they would not show up on the blog)
 Please colour in the face to answer your question and write on the dotted lines.


Question 1.
Have you enjoyed today? 
Yes
Not sure
No

Question 2.
Did you bring in any toys to donate?
Yes
No

Question 3.
What have you learnt about charities and donating today?
…………………………………………………

Question 4.
Will you start donating to charity shops more often?
 Yes
Maybe
No

Question 5.
If so what will you donate?
……………………………………………

This is the drawring of a shoe..

Tuesday 9 November 2010

Talk about video diaries.

A lady came in to talk to us about how to create a video diary. These are some of the things i learnt;
  • Remember to make it creative and interesting.
  • Use narrative arc.
  • Use a format.
She also told us what the difference between a producer;
  • Makes things happen.
  • Paper work.
  • Resbonsible for the way things happen. 
And a directior;
  • Organises shoots.
  • Checks they are ok.
  • Does everything look ok?
Who do you need for an interview?;
  • Interviewer
  • Interviewee
  • A camera man.

5.1 Understand the nature and purpose of campaigns.

Children in need..
The campaign is about positive change to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Their vision is to make sure every child is supprted in order to reach their potential. Every penny donated to the charity goes towards helping the less fortunate children accros the UK. They are able to keep this promise because they use investment income and gift aid to cover all costs. Thanks to the public and thier donations, sponsors, fundraisers, school, buissness ect they are able to support many young people under the age of 18.They help children who suffer from mental, physical or sensory disabilities; behavioural or psychological disorders; are living in poverty or situations of deprivation; or suffering through distress, abuse or neglect. They aim their appeal at absoloubtley anyone who can afford to give a small or large amount of money to help the less fortunate children. Every year the charity hold a huge t.v. event hosted my Terry Wogan. The show includes music and performances from many famous people from around the world, in order to help raise money. These celebrities and normal people also set up massive fundraising events like sponsered runs and similar activities. Last year the charity raised an amazing £39 million, despite the recession ..This is evidence that the campaign is extremely successful.


History of shoes in Norwich..

Startrite Shoes;
Startrite shoes started in 1792, the beggining of shoe making in Norwich, and is still where the headquaters is based today. James Smith was a leather worker based in a small shop behind Norwich market. 
 In the 19th century, James Smith’s grandson Charles Winter had inherited his commercial flair, and became the first shoemaker to use the newly invented sewing machine in the manufacture of his footwear.
Following the Great War, shoe making, along with many other industries, suffered from a lack of skilled workers and investment. Despite this, James Southall, Charles Winter’s grandson by marriage, forged ahead and opened a new and up-to-date factory on the outskirts of Norwich. Southalls began to produce footwear for children which had an entirely different shape to that made for adults, allowing room for growth. The name "Start-rite" was first used in the early 1920s by Quant & Son, a shoe retailer in Bury St Edmunds and purchased by Southalls for exclusive use in 1921. The decision was also taken at this time to concentrate on marketing and selling products, with investment in advertising and the recruitment of the company’s first London-based sales rep. Having picked up on public concerns about healthcare and particularly children’s fitted footwear, more emphasis was placed on the company’s newest children’s brand "Start-rite" with the appointment of a dedicated production manager. Southalls was the first footwear manufacturer to make a practical contribution to the prevention of damage to young feet.
In 1928, the company commissioned an investigation into schoolchildren’s feet to confirm their belief that children should be catered for differently to adults.
In 1936, the iconic twins were first famously reproduced in a series of posters and press adverts which ran through the late ’30s and ’40s, the brand is still recognised today featured at the heart of the Start-rite logo as the hallmark of well-fitted, quality shoes for children.
 By the 1940s, Start-rite shoes were in such high demand that retailers were limited to strict quotas of supplies.
 In 1943, James Hanly, then chairman, commissioned a nationwide survey of children’s feet with the help of medical research experts, schools and health authorities.  450 children had their feet measured and tabulated. The results proved that, whilst Start-rite shoes were better for children’s development than other brands, there was further scope for additional improvements, notably shoes which would allow tiny feet to grow through to late teenage years without damage, and the need for the shoes to be fitted by trained people.
 In 1952, the company took the brave decision to stop manufacturing adult footwear and concentrate purely on children’s needs and the Start-rite brand.  Huge investment was made into special lasts specifically for children’s sizes, available in multiple width fittings, and based on the natural shape of a child’s foot. The company also introduced a "heel stiffener" to help with balance and growth.
Start-rite shoes achieved another first when, as supplier of footwear to the Windsor children, it was granted the Royal Warrant by Queen Elizabeth in 1955.
By 1966, the Start-rite brand was so important to Southalls as a business that the decision was taken to officially adopt Start-rite as the trading name. As a result, both the business and brand are known as Start-rite today, although the parent company remains James Southall Ltd and both names are proudly displayed outside the Norwich head office.
The Prince of Wales granted a second Royal Warrant from 1989 until 2003 by which time Princes William and Harry had literally outgrown the brand. In all, children of the Royal family have been fitted with over 1500 pairs of Start-rite shoes.
In 1997 the Rhino sub-brand was introduced. Aimed specifically at slightly older schoolchildren, these designs recognise the increasing influence of children themselves in their parents’ purchasing. Combining the superior quality and multiple width fittings for which Start-rite is renowned, with designs for a more fashion-conscious wearer in mind, Rhino and Miss Rhino have allowed the business to expand its important Back to School offer and continue to provide Start-rite consumers with choice throughout their formative years.

Wednesday 3 November 2010

Shoes.

Shoe Work..
Shoe tools;
Sleek Stick - For polishing shoes.
Edge Iron - Shaping the edge of the shoe.
Heel stiffener - Used inside the shoe.
Wooden Last - For shaping the leather.
Last pliers - Used for pulling the leather.








To help your hand when you sew.

To hold the shoe in place.

5.3 These are some pictures from out trip out in Whymonham!..