Digital Leaders are children with a passion for technology who want to share their knowledge with others and promote the use of all things digital throughout the school. Being a Digital Leader is a fantastic opportunity to take on responsibility, learn new skills, develop and demonstrate leadership skills and be a real help for busy […]
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Year 6 have started their lessons for Design & Technology using LEGO Education Spike to investigate, brain-storm, refine and test prototypes. Lego Education SPIKE is a versatile tool that can be used in a variety of classroom settings. The system allows students to build and program robots using a range of sensors and motors. This
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As Computing is a statutory subject, all classes teach and learn Computing at least once a week as well as discreetly with other subjects. Computing is mapped out across our curriculum using the Purple Mash scheme of work focusing on the objectives stated in the National Curriculum. Our computing curriculum allows for a progression of
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To make the most of the internet, children need to make smart decisions. Be Internet Legends empowers younger children to use the web safely and wisely, so they can be confident explorers of the online world. Check out the Be Legends game and information on how to use and be safe below: Play – Interland
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At Gosford Park Primary School we take online safety very seriously. We promote not only respect, kindness and healthy relationships whilst in school but also when outside of school and especially when online. From gaming and chat, to streaming and video, our children are shaping the interactive entertainment spaces they are a part of. Safer Internet Day
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Computing is an important subject that helps students understand how technology works and how to use it effectively. It helps children to develop their problem-solving, creativity and critical thinking skills, which are valuable skills for their future. In primary school, students learn the basics of computing such as understanding how to use a computer and
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In Year 4, as part of computing, the children had to decide what makes a good, animated film or cartoon, to discuss favourite animations to learn how animations are created by hand and to find out how 2Animate animations can be created in a similar way using technology. The children made some amazing animations using
Creepy characters like Slender Man or Huggy Wuggy. Dangerous online challenges. Songs or videos that aren’t suitable for youngsters. When things like these begin trending online, it can be difficult to prevent children accidently stumbling across them — especially if they use a range of platforms, like online games, social media, streaming sites or messaging