Blog by Tag: Computing

This week, Y6 have been completing their coding task. 

In earlier ‘block coding’ lessons, the children learn simple inputs and buttons and instructions. Our more advanced coders this week have been introduced to ‘variables’ , repetition and loops, speed, direction, co-ordinates and even…

In today's fast-paced digital world, the importance of staying safe online cannot be overstated. As children become increasingly exposed to the internet and its vast array of information, it becomes crucial to educate them about the potential risks and equip them with the tools to navigate the…

Year 2 have been accessing a saved photograph of Queen Elizabeth or Queen Victoria to resize and add a caption into a word document.  They also demonstrated their keyboard skills, using caps locks in a caption.

Knowledge: I can COPY and PASTE images and text; I can use caps lock for a capital…

Year 2 have been exploring the importance of how to be kind when using the internet.

Knowledge: I can explain the ways to stay safe online.

Skills: to understand that not all content I access is safe; to understand that if I see something that is inappropriate, I tell an adult.

Vocab:…

Over the last 5 weeks, children in Year 4 have been developing their understanding of what a branching database is and how to create one.  They have also considered real-world applications for branching databases. 

In online safety we have been thinking about what online communities we are part of and the pros and cons of being in an online community. 

In today's digital age, it is crucial for young minds to develop critical thinking skills to discern between fact and opinion. As Year 5 students embark on their educational journey, one of their key lessons focuses on understanding the difference between factual information and personal opinions.…

Year 4 have completed another lesson of their 'Online Safety' curriculum.  The children looked out what information they could share on line and what information should be kept private. 

Year 5 recently embarked on a journey to master advanced Google searches using keywords and explore the wonders of Boolean operators. This newfound knowledge proved to be invaluable, especially when conducting research on the remarkable explorer, Ernest Shackleton. 

Year 5 learned that…

In today's digital age, search engines have become our go-to tool for finding information on the vast expanse of the internet. Recently, a group of curious Year 5 students set out on an adventure to explore and compare different search engines, delving into the mystery behind why Google seems to…

Over the past week, Year 6 have been preparing presentations to share with Reception class which will hopefully help them to understand in more detail what kind of animals they might see at Green Acres Farm tomorrow AND what activities they might do. Thank you so much to year 6 for pitching your…