Computing at our school is always full of exciting opportunities to explore new technologies, develop problem-solving skills, and understand how the digital world works. Over the past term, our students have been engaged in a range of fantastic learning experiences, from programming fairground rides to creating 3D models.

Safer Internet Day 2025

This month, we took part in Safer Internet Day, an important event that reminds us how to stay safe and responsible online. We held a whole-school assembly discussing this year’s theme and explored ways to be kind, respectful, and safe when using the internet. But online safety isn’t just for one day—we continue to learn about it in our weekly computing lessons. In June, we will also be hosting a coffee morning for parents to discuss online safety and how we can all support children in making smart choices online.

What Are We Learning in Computing?

Year 6 – Spreadsheets and 3D Modelling

Last half term, Year 6 mastered the use of Google Sheets, learning how to organize data, use formulas, and create charts. Now, they are exploring the world of 3D modelling, using digital tools to design and manipulate 3D objects—a skill used in architecture, engineering, and game design.

Year 5 – Fairground Rides and Databases

Year 5 took on an exciting challenge last half term, using Crumble Boards to program their own fairground rides. They learned about circuits, motors, and coding sequences to bring their designs to life. This half term, they are turning their attention to flat-file databases, learning how to organize and search for data efficiently—an essential skill in the digital age.

Year 4 – Algorithms and Data Logging

Last term, Year 4 became expert coders, writing algorithms to draw shapes using precise instructions. Now, they are working with data loggers to collect real-world information about our school, such as temperature, light levels, and sound. This hands-on project helps them understand how digital devices collect and process information.

Year 3 – Animation and Branching Databases

In the last half term, Year 3 explored the world of animation, creating their own stop-motion movies using digital tools. This term, they are learning about branching databases, where they will sort and classify information based on yes/no questions—a great way to develop logic and classification skills.

Year 2 – Beebots and Pictograms

Year 2 had fun last term with Beebots, programming them to follow precise instructions and learning the basics of coding. Now, they are using pictograms to organize and represent data, answering questions and spotting patterns in the information they collect.

Year 1 – Moving Robots and Grouping Data

In Year 1, students learned how to give commands to moving robots, developing their understanding of sequencing instructions. This term, they are exploring data by learning how to group objects, an early step towards understanding how computers organize information.

Keeping Online Safety a Priority

At our school, online safety is embedded in our learning throughout the year. Every week, we discuss important topics such as password security, respectful communication, and understanding the impact of our digital footprints.

To support parents in guiding their children through the online world, we will be holding a special coffee morning in June, where we will discuss online safety strategies and answer any questions you may have.

This week's book recommendation is suitable for EYFS/KS1 children.
A Little Bit Worried
By Ciara Gavin and Tim Warnes

This is a wonderful story about a young weasel who worries about many things and tries very hard to understand how to cope different situations, events and fears. Weasel meets Mole who is a cheery and positive character that sees fun and opportunity in everything he does. The story explains how different people can see things in different ways and how others may be able to help to understand the ways of coping with worries and enjoying things in life more. This is a lovely tale of how to cope with different emotions alongside beautiful illustrations. 

Maple- Poet

Mulberry - Livia

Pine - Yohansa

Pear- Sleem