Technology is quickly embedding itself in every aspect of our children's lives. Children have access to technology and information like no other generation before them. At Stoneydelph, we recognise that as a result of this, it is paramount that children are equipped with the skills needed to ensure that they can operate safely and with knowledge about how the world of computers, smart technologies, AI and day-to-day technology works. We are also aware that the future will contain job markets, technological interfaces and software advancements that cannot be foreseen or even imagined at the present time. With all of this in mind, we are committed to delivering a fully embedded computing curriculum to students starting at Nursery and reception age.
Summer 1 - ICT HUB Timetable and learning intent.
Each class has been assigned a timetabled slot in the HUB where children are expected to use the facilities to improve and enhance children's understanding of Information Technology. In this time, for this half term, children in KS2 will be growing more familiar with Data Handling and Spreadsheet software after looking at word processing and presentation software in the previous two terms. KS2 children are also looking at improving the familiarity with a keyboard as they continue to learn how to touch type. KS1 children are continuing to look at how to navigate around a computer using and improving their mouse control and fine motor skills. they will be developing these skills to present data this half term. Reception will also be making more use of the ICT HUB this term too and will hope to fit in a weekly ICT HUB session whenever they can.
Monday - Year 1 & 2 (1 of the 3) & Year 3 (Robins Class)
Tuesday - Year 1 & 2 classes (2 of the 3)
Wednesday - Year 6 classes
Thursday - Year 3 (Woodpeckers Class) and Year 5
Friday - Year 4
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Prime VR - Virtual Reality Worships
On the 4th March 2022, the children in Key Stage 2 welcomed Stuart from Prime VR to school where he delivered a virtual reality workshop to each year group.
The workshops were a great hit with the children and I'm pleased to say that nearly all children in years 3 & 4 were able to take part.
Children in Year 3 & 4 were able to look at animals in their natural habitat and in a way that would be all but impossible to do in real life. They say animals of the ocean deep and those high in the canopy's of the rainforests (did you know that Sloughs only poo once a week?) as well as getting quite incredibly up close to a mongoose and an inquisitive giraffe in the Serengeti.
Children in year 5 & 6 however were taken on a trip to Mesoamerica and to the city of Chichen Itza. Here we experience the ruined and once lost city from the air and up close and got to stand amongst the pillars and columns of the Temple of a Thousand Warriors.
I know that all children have then reflected on their learning this week in writing recounts and reports of their experiences in English as well as using them to help inform and enrich their current curriculum topics of Predators and Maya Civilizations.
Thank you for supporting us in being able to provide these exciting opportunities for our children.
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Safer Internet Day 2022
On Tuesday 8th February, we joined schools and youth organisations across the UK in celebrating Safer Internet Day 2022. Safer Internet Day is a global campaign to promote the safe and responsible use of technology, which calls on young people, parents, carers, teachers, social workers, law enforcement, companies, policymakers and more, to join together in helping to create a better internet.
Using the internet safely and positively is a key message that we promote in Stoneydelph Primary School, and celebrating Safer Internet Day is a great opportunity for us to re-emphasise the online safety messages we deliver throughout the year. This year’s theme is: All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online. Each year group will look at these ideas in an age-appropriate way through discussion and interesting activities.
We would be delighted if you could join us in celebrating the day by continuing the conversation at home. To help you with this, you may be interested in downloading the free Safer Internet Day
Resources for Parents and Carers which is available at: saferinternet.org.uk/sid-parents.
There are top tips, quizzes, and films which you can use at home with your child.
Some other resources which you may find helpful in supporting your child online are:
(saferinternet.org.uk/parents)
Common Sense Media (commonsense.org)
(internetmatters.org./controls)
Online safety is an important issue which as a school we’re committed to teaching our pupils about.
If you have any concerns or questions about keeping your child safe online, please do get in touch with the school through your child’s class teacher, Mrs Parsons or myself (Mrs Phillips) as the Computing Subject lead in school.
Please have a look through some of the guides and help sheets that can be found on the National Online Safety Website. I've uploaded some of them as images above but there are many that are available which address a wide range of topics for apps, devices and parental controls. These can also be downloaded as PDFs which may be easier to read depending on the device you are using.
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