Computing
"Alan Turing gave us a mathematical model of digital computing that has completely withstood the test of time. He gave us a very, very clear description that was truly prophetic."
George Dyson
Mission Statement
Rooted in gospel values St Cecilia’s Catholic School Community lives together, learns together, loves together.
Computing Policy
Please see our Policies section for our Online safety and Social media policies.
Vision
Our computing vision at St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School, is to equip pupils to use computational thinking and creativity, to understand how to be successful and responsible digital citizens. Computing is an integral part of everyday life and will play an immeasurable part in our children’s futures.
Through our curriculum, we aim to prepare our children for the rapidly developing and ever-changing technological world. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology, to create programs, systems and a range of content. It is essential that all pupils gain the skills, confidence and ability to use technology safely and responsibly.
We will provide opportunities to enable children to access the most effective and emerging technologies, through computing lessons and cross-curricular teaching. This will enhance and extend children’s learning across the whole curriculum, whilst fostering their creativity and passion for computing.
Here at St Cecilia’s, computing is taught by class teachers and all classes access lessons every term. In KS2, we also have support from specialist computing teachers from Hi-impact.
Computing Progression Map
Computing Milestones
Computing curriculum overview
What we’re up to!
You can find out what we are up to by visiting out Twitter page @StCeciliascjs
And search for the following hashtag;
#StCeciliasComputing
Computing at our school
Pupil voice
Children love their computing lessons! Here are a few examples of what they have learnt and enjoy in lessons:
'I completed a program when I made a puzzle for others to complete and solve on the app 'Sketch Nation'. It was tricky, but I realised I had issues in the codes, so I made sure I fixed the glitches so we could solve the puzzle' - Year 5
'We know that you have to repeat codes in most games that we make' - Year 5
' I can make objects move position through programming' - Year 3
'We build on skills we have done in other years to help us code.' Year 6
'I know how to be safe online - I always tell a trusted adult if I see something I know is wrong' - Year 6
'Computing lessons helps me solve and reason through problems, I use my skills to debug the codes to make it work' - Charlie.
'Simple algorithms in games can make character move forwards and jump' - Louie
'I know that coding will help me in the future, as I want to work in Computer Science - because I love just them!' - Joshua.
Computing within our curriculum - Children used their knowledge of their History topic ‘WWII’ to create a video timeline summarising WWII, combining images, text and music
Home learning resources
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CODE STUDIO
Use your own log in to continue your programming at home!
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BAREFOOT Computing
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