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Author: Mr Mills
Director of Learning for ICT and Computing
Year 7 - E-Safety
Our Year 7 students have been hard at work creating a comprehensive online safety presentation. This project was undertaken to educate younger students about the importance of staying safe online and to equip them with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world responsibly.
The presentation they created had to adhere to the following guidelines:
Visual Appeal: A minimum of eight slides, combining informative text with engaging visuals.
Consistent Theme: A unified design that enhances the overall presentation.
Multimedia Integration: At least one embedded video to provide dynamic and interactive content.
By creating this presentation, our Year 7 students have not only improved their digital literacy skills but also their safety knowledge.
Year 8 - Digital Graphics
The Year 8s have been hard at work this module, delving into the world of online safety. As part of their studies, they’ve been exploring the importance of staying safe online, preparing materials for Safer Internet Day.
What is Safer Internet Day?
Safer Internet Day is an annual event celebrated globally to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology, especially among children and young people. It aims to raise awareness of cyberbullying, online privacy, and other digital dangers.
Online Safety Journey
Our Year 8 students have been enhancing their digital literacy and online safety knowledge by creating various publicity materials such as posters, videos, and digital art. By participating in these activities, Year 8 students have developed a strong understanding of online safety. They are now equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world responsibly and confidently.
Year 9 - Artificial Intelligence
In module 1, Year 9’s were working on an Interdisciplinary Unit (IDU), focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This was done with the English department. This cross-subject project has allowed them to explore the fascinating world of AI, moving beyond the headlines to understand its practical and ethical dimensions. Specifically, students have investigated the process of how AI is trained (including the importance of data selection), analysed how AI is currently used across various industries, and critically examined the significant ethical impacts it represents, such as issues of bias, privacy, and the future of work.
Then, in Module 2, the students have been diving headfirst into the fascinating world of Algorithms & Programming, tackling a real-world problem with creativity and code. Their mission? To rescue Bob from a digital disaster! Poor Bob! He learned the hard way that reusing passwords across multiple online accounts is a recipe for trouble. His Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), email, and everything were compromised in a devastating hack. The culprit? Bob's habit of using the same, easily guessable password across all his platforms.
We all know the struggle: remembering a unique, strong password for every website and service is a daunting task, but as Bob's experience shows, it's crucial for online security. It's not just about hackers; you never know who else might be lurking, trying to access your personal information.
That's where our brilliant Year 9 students stepped in. Their challenge was to design and build a program that could help Bob (and all of us!) generate secure, unique passwords.
GCSE in Computer Science
Our GCSE students have recently completed their topic on the fundamentals of data representation. This topic, essential for understanding how computers store and process information.
The recent assessment on data representation showcased the students' strong grasp of the subject. Their ability to convert data into binary format, analyse bit patterns, and comprehend the concept of data storage is fantastic.
Building on this success, our students are now transitioning to the fascinating world of computer systems. They will delve into the inner workings of CPUs, exploring components like the control unit, arithmetic logic unit, and registers. By understanding how these components interact, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the computational power that lies at the heart of every computer.
Digital Information Technology
Year 10
Year 10
We are absolutely thrilled to share the exciting news that our Digital Information Technology (DIT) students have officially begun preparing for their Component 1 Controlled Assessment! This is a significant milestone in their journey through the DIT course. They are now actively moving from theory to practice, applying their acquired knowledge and skills to complete a practice project. This essential preparatory stage allows them to familiarise themselves thoroughly with the assessment format and requirements. Completing this practice project will ensure they are well-prepared and confident when they move on to tackling the actual, graded controlled assessment.
Year 11
Our students are diving headfirst into Component 2, where they'll delve into data manipulation tools. These powerful tools will enable them to transform raw data into meaningful insights, uncovering hidden patterns and trends. By mastering these techniques, our students will be able to create clear and concise data summaries, presented in visually appealing dashboards. These dashboards will empower organisations to make informed decisions based on data-driven insights.
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