Students will be provided with opportunities and support to develop their skills in the areas of food preparation and cooking using methods such as; boiling, steaming, baking and roasting. 

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ICT at Key Stage 3

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All pupils study ICT in Years 8-10. Lessons are delivered in computer room and pupils have the opportunity to become familiar with the IT systems at Park School while learning about a variety of applications software packages.

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The purpose of KS3 ICT classes is to:

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• enable pupils to become familiar with ICT resources which may be used in other subject areas to enhance the nature and quality of learning

• prepare pupils for learning, living and working in the ‘information age’ by giving pupils experience using a breadth of software applications

• allow pupils to make an informed choice on whether to choose to study ICT at Key Stage 4 or Post 16.

 

Topics studied in Year 8 ICT

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Introduction to IT Systems

Word Processing

Email Communication

Beebot and Logo Programming

Scratch Jr Programming

Data Handling & Spreadsheets

Sphero Mini programming in Draw mode

 

Topics studied in Year 9 ICT

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Scratch Programming

PowerPoint Presentations

Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Using the Internet

Animation

Sphero Mini programming in Canvas mode

 

Topics studied in Year 10 ICT

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Information Systems using PowerPoint

Web Design

Game development using MakeCode Arcade 

Package design using Desk Top Publishing

Sphero Mini programming in Block mode

 

ICT at Key Stage 4 - OCN NI Entry Level 3 Award in ICT Skills

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Students in Key Stage 4 can choose ICT as one of their options. The OCN NI Entry Level Award in ICT Skills (Entry 3) qualification has been designed to encourage students to develop and demonstrate their skills in the basics of ICT as well as email, internet, word processing and spreadsheet software.

 

There are 5 units to complete:

 

User Fundamentals - This unit is to enable students to gain knowledge and acquire the essential skills for using IT systems and information safely and securely.

 

Using the Internet - This unit is to introduce students to basic skills and knowledge required to use the internet.

 

Using Email - This unit is to enable students to develop the key skills required for using email as a means of communication.

 

Word Processing - This unit is to introduce students to the principal word processing skills required to input and edit text, format and present documents.

 

Spreadsheet Software - This unit is to enable students to develop the basic skills required to enter data, use formulae and display information effectively using spreadsheet software.

 

OCN NI Level 1 Certificate/Award in Vocational Studies ICT

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The OCN NI Level 1 Vocational Skills are designed to provide students with an introduction to skills and knowledge required for working in Communication Technology and Office Skills sectors of industry.

 

The 4 units offered are:

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• Developing Computer Skills - Students learn to how interact and use ICT systems independently and follow safety and security practices.

• Using Spreadsheet Software – Students develop the basic skills required to enter data, use formulae and display information effectively using spreadsheet software.

• Presentation Software - Students will learn how to create and organise slides, adding animations, images and sound.

• Desk Top Publishing Skills – Students will create publications such as posters and packaging, using editing features to format images and text.

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