ICT is the subject that takes you into the future. Become a modern digital wizard and create anything from games and animations to your own TV show! Learn how to make the most of ICT in your other subjects.
ICT
ICT is the subject that takes you into the future. Students learn how to use a variety of leading technologies and how to make best use of ICT in their other subjects.
In Years 7, 8 and 9, girls are taught Microsoft Office skills as a foundation for their other subjects. Additionally, web design, animation, film editing and game design all form the core of our curriculum; all girls are expected to work both on solo and collaborative projects. ICT is also used throughout the curriculum and students get many opportunities such as using iMovie and Garage Band in Music or data logging in Science.
A full GCSE, teaching a range of modern applications of ICT, is available. 60% of the assessment comes from practical exercises completed in class time. 40% come from a terminal exam. Common tasks include website design, interactive multimedia presentations and budgeting with spreadsheets.
ICT is also offered at AS/A2 level. The facilities offered by the College are modern and spacious. Six ICT suites that are used to teach ICT as a discrete subject, but can also be booked by teachers of other subjects when appropriate. Every classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard and has high speed Internet access. All students enjoy a high level of remote access to the work and IT resources.
Clubs
The IT Angels meet twice weekly and assist staff members and other students with a range of IT projects from creating Flash edumations (animations) to arranging blog photos and videos to be prepared and uploaded.
The Sixth Form programming club meet weekly and, previously, have undertaken real world projects like Android App development and SharePoint web app development. This club is also for Further Mathematicians who want to code solutions to problems found in Decision Maths modules.