Curriculum

Art, Design and TechnologyBusiness & Financial StudiesChristian StudiesEnglish & DramaEnglish as an Additional LanguageGifted & TalentedHumanitiesInformation TechnologyLanguagesLearning SupportMathematicsMusicPersonal DevelopmentPhysical EducationScience

Information Technology

The school is known for its holistic and cutting-edge approach to ICT. Pupils have access to the latest laptop computers which are used across the curriculum alongside traditional teaching methods. Pupils study for the ECDL qualification, which is rapidly becoming a requirement within large corporations and the public sector. When pupils leave the school they will have a computer proficiency that will surpass many adults in the workplace.

ICT is also used to study elements of Design & Technology. Pupils use Lego Robolab to build and program robotic models for example a fun fair ride and a mechanical clearance machine. Pupils make extensive use of software like Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver and Solidedge to create photo montages, animations, websites and CAD designs.

Matthew’s Story

A very able pupil in ICT, Maths and Science as well as a gifted athlete, Matthew achieved A in Maths, Physics and Physical Education, B in English, Biology, Chemistry and Double ICT and C in Spanish, Religious Studies and Geography. Matthew was an excellent footballer and an outstanding athlete. His 100 metre and 400 metre records still stand. Matthew was Head Boy in 2005-2006 and was known for his helpful attitude.

The school is a leader in harnessing the latest computer technology to facilitate learning