Blog by Tag: Computing

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…

Year 6 had a  wonderful morning helping the Reception  children prepare for their visit to Greenacre's Farm. We prepared Powerpoints and studied the website. It was really lovely to see the older children supporting the younger pupils with their learning!

The children in Year 4 have been using their Computing skills this morning (using an Internet search safely) to help create a Rainforest Glossary of new and familiar vocabulary. 

Y6 have examined how the media play a powerful role in shaping ideas about girls and boys.

We discussed gender discrimination and how the media have an important responsibility to avoid promoting stereotypical messages.