Information Technology (ICT)
ICT is taught in purpose-built rooms containing high specification machines running the very latest software. All rooms are air conditioned and have projectors and interactive whiteboards used both by staff and pupils. A practical approach is used to teach ICT through a variety of creative applications. Pupils are taught the importance of adopting a professional style when presenting documents. The majority of ICT projects have cross curricular themes.
Lower School - Major topics
Year 7: word processing, desk top publishing, spreadsheets, databases, image/video editing, CAD, interactive quizzes;
Year 8: presentation, website design, ICT and society, image editing, film-making;
Year 9: word processing, desk top publishing, databases, image editing, control and modelling, CAD.
Year 10 and 11 - OCR GCSE ICT A (1994)
The study of this GCSE will help provide pupils with the analytical, communication and technical skills that they will need as an active participant in this exciting and dynamic world. The course is made up of four modules. Modules 2 and 4 are based on coursework while modules 1 and 3 are written examinations.
Module 1 (20%)) - This is assessed by a short written examination (1hr 15min).
Module 2 (30%) - Pupils will produce two minor coursework projects. The first is about presenting data and the second is chosen form handling data, modelling, measuring or control.
Module 3 (20%)) - The third module is assessed by a short written examination (1hr 15min).
Module 4 (30%) - The final module is a major coursework project where pupils produce their own fully documented ICT system to tackle a real problem of your choice.
Sixth Form
This course takes an in depth look at ICT principles. In addition, the qualification covers a mixture of teaching and learning experiences from the theoretical through to those with a clear practical emphasis. These are flexibly structured to give pupils plenty of choice to form qualifications which can be highly individual to their personal aptitudes, interests and ambitions. The course aims to give students:
* an understanding of the impact of ICT on society and organisations
* an awareness of the economic, social and ethical implications of the use of ICT
* the ability to analyse critically the use of IT systems
* interpersonal skills necessary for communicating and working with others
Staff
Martin Gale BEd Hons - Head of Curriculum ICT
Ruth McGuniness BEng - ICT Teacher
Alan Holland BA Hons - ICT Developer and Network Manager + ICT Teacher
John Norton - ICT Teacher