We will support all our learners to prepare them for everyday of the rest of their lives. We will support pupils to be inquisitive, to question everything and discover new skills. We will provide pupils with positive experiences to ensure they enjoy lessons. We will ensure all pupils have the opportunity, belief and confidence to reach their full potential.
Digital Leaders lead a meeting once a week and are responsible for:
– Testing new equipment
– Leading assemblies for safe use of technology
– Supporting school events
– Leading pupil and staff training
– Run fund raising activities to buy new equipment
During lunchtime breaks Years 7-13 have access to P18 computer room to develop their Minecrafting skills, and compete in competitions.
An external programme form CyberFirst, aimed at improving pupils’ cyber skills. Pupils’ complete online challenges, and if successful progress through the online competition.
During lunchtimes, pupils learn additional skills and practise problem solving techniques as preparation for the UK Maths Challenges.
Both Mathematics and Computing offer additional support after school for pupils studying qualifications. These sessions are to allow pupils to seek advice and guidance with any of the elements of the courses they are studying.
We aim to enhance pupils experience of Computing in the real world by arranging external events. Most recently taking a group of pupils to compete in the Cardiff Metropolitan University Hackathon. We have also arranged for pupils to attend online work experience events with Speakers for Schools.
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