Computing
At St Thomas’ we are determined to provide children with the essential computing skills to aid them in today’s modern lifestyle. There are three main strands of the Computing curriculum. Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy. Computer Science introduces children to understanding how computers and networks work. It also give all children the opportunity to learn computer programming, from simple programmable toys in EYFS to programming and decoding complex codes in Year 6. Information Technology focuses on the use of computers for collecting and presenting information in a range of ways and using search technology. Digital Literacy is about the safe and responsible use of technology, including recognising its advantages for collaboration or communication. The use of technology is used to enhance learning across the whole curriculum. Children have access to a range of resources to support the Computing curriculum such as: laptops, iPads, cameras and programmable toys.
Year 1
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Year 2
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We are researchers
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We are detectives:
Increasing awareness of safety issues when using email. |
Year 3
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We are Animators:
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We are presenters :
We are Communicators:
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We are Vloggers:
We are opinion pollsters:
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Year 4
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Our topic is programming software to create an educational game. We will also use Computing skills to aid our learning in other subjects. We will learn the following skills:
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Our topics are ‘We are Musicians’ and ‘We are HTML editors’. We will also use Computing skills to aid our learning in other subjects. We will learn the following skills:
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We will be looking at researching and presenting information on the internet, as well as continuing to improve our general Microsoft Skills. The children will be learning to:
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Year 5
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Year 6
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Make a text-based adventure game:
Use ICT to research new information, make cross-curricular links and present information in a variety of ways.
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Make a text-based adventure game
Use ICT to research new information, make cross-curricular links and present information in a variety of ways.
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Be travel writers
Be publishers
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