At Queen's Hill Primary School we have a clear and simple vision: the children should be online-safe, online-inspired and online-confident.
Computing is an integral part of our everyday life and will play an immeasurable part in our children’s futures. We will provide all of our children with the skills, creativity and enthusiasm to live and thrive in a world increasingly dependent on computing. As computing technology underpins today’s modern lifestyle it is essential that all pupils gain the confidence and ability that they need in this subject, to prepare them for the challenge of a rapidly developing and changing technological world.
The children have many opportunities to use technology. While all the basics IT skills are covered, eg making a simple Word document, developing typing skills and using Paint programs, the children’s experience soon develops to publishing blogs, exploring stop-frame animation and coding. We believe it gives them all the experiences they need to prepare them for 21st century lifestyles.
The use of Computing also enhances and extends our children’s learning across the whole curriculum as we use an increasing number of digital tools and platforms in many other subject areas.
There are class set laptops and iPads available for at least a slot each week to teach the Computing curriculum so that children get a first-hand experience. Every computer in the school is linked to the school’s filtered broadband connection.
Each child will be able to access the Internet and use the World Wide Web in a safe and respectful way. They will understand the necessary precautions to take, to stay safe and know where to seek help. Children will also utilise the Web efficiently to enhance their learning of all subjects.
We currently use resources from the The National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE), which is funded by the Department for Education to support our curriculum delivery.
Subject in Action
Year 3 computing
This afternoon, Year 3 created their own tree diagrams as part of their computing unit. They thought about yes/no questions and showed real grit and determination.
Year 2 – Computing
This week Year 2 have been learning all about algorithms. They drew maps and mazes then programmed their Bee-bots so that they could move from one place to the next.
Year 3 Computing
Year 3 have been exploring programming as part of their latest computing unit. Today they were able to explain that programming requires a start point and recognise that a sequence of commands can have an order. They had great fun using scratch to support!
Year 3 Computing
Year 3 finished their stop motion animation unit today. They created they own story boards, settings and characters! They were so proud of their finished animations!
Year 3 Computing
Year 3 had a great time this week creating their own stop-motion animations. They showed great creativity and concentration skills!
Year 3 Computing
Year 3 enjoyed creating their own flip book animations today ahead of working towards creating animations on the iPads next week. They showed creativity skills as well as grit and determination!
F1 Jaguar Club
The three teams have been working each week after school preparing for the F1 Jaguar reginal finals. The children had to design, make, assemble, test and race their cars at the reginal heats. They also had to prepare a presentation about their work. In order to gain sponsorship the children wrote to local businesses and … Read more
Safer Internet Curriculum Day
Mr. James organised a whole-school curriculum day today. It started with an assembly all about how to keep safe online, then year groups completed lessons on topics including how stop bullying online, the impact of technology on sleep and what to do if you feel like something isn’t right online. In the afternoon, our KS2 … Read more
Y2 Computing
This term in Computing the children have been experimenting with digital music in Chrome Music Lab. This week they have used the Kandinsky app to make sounds by drawing different shapes and patterns. After testing out the sounds they could make, the children composed music that reminded them of space.