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Junior ICT
The Junior School have a purpose-built Computer Room, where there is a networked suite of PCs. Software and teaching are geared to the needs of the Junior pupils. To find out more follow the link to our Junior ICT Resources page.
Summary of ICT in the Junior School:
- Finding, exploring, analysing, exchanging and presenting information responsibly, creatively and with discrimination.
- Enabling rapid access to ideas and experiences from a wide range of people, communities and cultures.
- Microsoft software based Curriculum supplemented by other age appropriate packages.
- ‘Hands on’ approach
Topics covered in Year 3
- Word processing
- Combining text with graphics
- Touch Typing
- Music Composition Software
- Information gathering via the internet and email use
Topics covered in Year 4
- Developing on Year 3 topics
- Picture making using drawing, painting and design software
- Simple programming is attempted using the logo language
Topics covered in Year 5
- Developing on Year 4 topics
- Data handling and spreadsheets
- Independent Learning Skills
- Advanced internet search
- Research and Disseminating Information
Topics covered in Year 6
- Microsoft Powerpoint to create an electronic presentation
- Use Flowol 2 software to control and command mimics such as Traffic Control Systems
Pupils are encouraged to use the IT skills they acquire in their work across the curriculum with consultation from their Form and Subject teachers. ICT prepares pupils to participate in a rapidly changing world in which work and other activities are increasingly transformed by access to varied and developing technology.
