Staff:

Mr A Ferdowsian (HoD)

o Miss S Andrews

o Miss R Drysdale

o Mr M Beckett

o Mr M McLean

o Mr A Simms

o Mr S Bennet (Technician)

Our Vision

To educate, equip, and inspire students toward excellence in their creative understanding and use of ICT and to prepare them for the changing workplace.

To give them the stepping stones needed to pursue a further education and a career in Computer Science.

Key Stage 3

At Strangford Integrated College, Computer Science & ICT is a part of the curriculum.

Currently the KS3 curriculum includes managing folders, spreadsheets, multimedia presentation software, coding skills using text based and block based software.

Key Stage 4

Currently students are either studying Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Information and Creative Technology or OCR GCSE Computer Science J2777

Our BTEC Firsts Information and Creative Technology course develops students’ understanding of these skills through the development of creative websites to solve real world problems.

Creating websites and different using pieces of software are vital skills for success in employment and higher education and are among the key transferable skills required by employers.

A GCSE in Computer Science is engaging and practical, encouraging creativity and problem solving.

It encourages students to develop their understanding and application of the core concepts in computer science.

Students also analyse problems in computational terms and devise creative solutions by designing, writing, testing and evaluating programs.

KS5 (AS / A2)

At KS5 students are studying Cambridge Technicals Level 3 in IT. There are different paths through this and we have chosen the creative path. It includes Fundamentals of IT, Global Information, Cyber Security, Project Management, Project Development and the Internet of Everything. This is based on a grounding of knowledge and understanding of general ICT areas such as hardware, software, ethical issues, measures used to protect against cyber security and how information is communicated and developed using IT. Currently pupils complete three exams at AS level and two coursework units at A2.

Cambridge Technicals offers a creative and inspiring vocational qualification. They have a clear, practical and sensible approach to assessment. It is an exciting, inspiring and challenging qualification created to develop transferable skills that are essential in the workplace or further study.

All students use Teams and OneDrive. This can be accessed from any device at home or at school.

Clubs and extra-curricular activities

This year we are offering Minecraft Club during school lunch breaks and afterschool Robotics Club.