Computing
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At Smithdown Primary, we believe the use of information and communication technology is an integral part of the National Curriculum, a key skill for everyday life and vital for a successful future for our children. Computers, tablets, programmable robots, digital and video cameras are a few of the tools that can be used to acquire, organise, store, manipulate, interpret, communicate and present information. In an evolving world where technology is at the heart, we aim to develop enthusiasm in computational thinking and confidence in using the latest technologies for a range of purposes.
We are fortunate to have Mr Triggs from MGL work alongside our teachers to deliver our KS2 curriculum; providing a range of challenging computing activities.
Due to the cohort of children at Smithdown, we intend to shape our Computing curriculum to the children’s skills at the time which will differ from year to year. Thus, our teachers have the ownership to explore skills that may not have been embedded prior to their own year group.
At Smithdown, it is paramount that children are confident users of technology, including the internet, whilst exploring it safely. As a school, we have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of our children which includes online safety.
Online Safety
The Internet is an amazing place. Our pupils can play, create, learn and connect – the possibilities are endless. But there are also risks. Therefore we regularly discuss the importance of online safety with our pupils and they have all agreed to follow our acceptable use policy. Please click on the links below for copies of these documents.
Key stage 1 Acceptable Use Policy
Key stage 2 Acceptable Use Policy
Please click on the links below to find out more about our curriculum:
Whole School Overview for Computing
National Curriculum for Computing
Progression in Computing
Please click here to see the coverage of skills and progression across all year groups in: Computer Science, Information Technology and digital literacy.
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5TS have logged into GoogleClassroom with @MGLWorld_Paul to tell us all about the Axis and Allies in WW2 #SmithdownComputing
This afternoon 5NA have worked with @MGLWorld_Paul on Google Classroom to collate facts on WW2 #SmithdownComputing
#smithdowngeog #smithdowncomputing We have really enjoyed learning about the wonderful wildlife🦧 🐘🐼🦏🐆which inhabits our Earth 🌍 the threats & dangers they are facing, along with possible solutions on how WE ALL can help save and protect them.We have even adopted our own 🦧
4KM @SmithdownPrimY4 have worked hard this afternoon to create a Digital Camera using @SketchUp #SmithdownComputing
This afternoon we have worked with @MGLWorld_Paul to log in to our Google Classroom accounts and complete a WW2 Task to help with our websites #SmithdownComputing
4JS have worked with @MGLWorld_Paul to manipulate and extrude 2D shapes to make them 3D using @SketchUp #SmithdownComputing
This afternoon 4KM worked with @MGLWorld_Paul and we leannt how to do basic 3D modelling using @SketchUp we looked at the different camera angles and how to turn 2D shapes into 3D shapes #SmithdownComputing
Today 5TS have worked hard on @Google using Google Sites to add multiple pages to their websites #GoogleClassroom #SmithdownComputing
5NA have been working hard with @MGLWorld_Paul to add additional pages to their websites using Google Sites @Google #GoogleClassroom #SmithdownComputing
This afternoon I've been working @smithdownprimy5 on developing a website using Google Sites for their business ideas. #PrimaryComputing #SmithdownComputing @mglworldnews
