StMargs Computing

The computing department @StMargaretsPrep - an independent day preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2-11.

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Summer is on the way @StMargaretsPrep. Reception class practising their iPad skills by exploring the tools of the camera app. Some fantastic pictures shared when we got back to class.
#OutdoorClassroomDay #OutdoorLearningDay

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Scratch is a popular coding language for our pupils @StMargaretsPrep Year 5 are being very imaginative by exploring the code blocks to create a ‘Disco Diva’.
#STEMeducation #LearnToCode #ProgrammingForKids #CodingClub

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Year 6 @StMargaretsPrep have been using ‘Swift’, a powerful programming language created by Apple. It is used for creating apps for IOS and Apple Watch. The pupils are solving challenges by programming a character called, ‘Byte’. #codingClub #ProgrammingForKids #LearnToCode

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Year 6 have been learning all about ‘Fake News’ in their research about certain explorers. They were set a challenge to find answers using the website https://t.co/4Sc0MCRZv6; they soon realised that sometimes all is not as it seems!

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The iPad has been around since 2010 and is very popular across the age-ranges. Let’s look at the potential hazards and how we can make help our children @StMargaretsPrep to be safe when using such devices.

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More creative programming from Year 4 @StMargaretsPrep They have been exploring the ‘repeat’ command and have created many complex patterns! #ProgrammingForKids #CodingClub #LearnToCode

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Year 4 @StMargaretsPrep have been practising programming using raw code with ‘LOGO’. It’s amazing what the ‘repeat’ command can do! #LearningToCode #CodingClub #ProgrammingForKids

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Pre-prep classes @StMargaretsPrep celebrating ‘Safer Internet Day’ with a range of activities after listening to the story, ‘Hanni and the Magic Window’. #SaferInternetDay2023

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Tomorrow is ‘Safer Internet Day’. All week, pupils @StMargaretsPrep will be celebrating this special day. The theme this year is all about checking in with your child about their digital life and to learn more about online safety. #SaferInternetDay2023 #SaferInternetDay

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‘Everyone should know how to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think.’ Steve Jobs
Reception Class @StMargaretsPrep learning how to program BeeBots using sequences of code #LearnToCode #CodingClub #ProgrammingForKids

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‘Energy Warriors’ @StMargaretsPrep putting all their team work and perseverance into action yesterday @firstlegoleague Bristol. Congratulations to the team; you can be proud of yourselves! #CodingClub #STEMeducation #RoboticsForKids #LearnToCode

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Congratulations to our fabulous LEGO League team @StMargaretsPrep for gaining the runner up award for the Innovation Project category @firstlegoleague tournament. A fantastic day had by all!

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‘Energy Warriors’ @StMargaretsPrep impressing the judges @firstlegoleague tournament. Well done to all teams for the presentations!

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‘Energy Warriors’ scoring high points in the Robot game @firstlegoleague tournament in Bristol. All @StMargaretsPrep are proud of you!

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‘Energy Warriors’ @StMargaretsPrep enjoyed the @firstlegoleague tournament in Bristol

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‘Energy Warriors’ LEGO League Team @StMargaretsPrep feeling very proud of the t-shirts they designed in preparation for the @firstlegoleague tournament in Bristol next Wednesday. #StMargaretsLegoLeague

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Reception class @StMargaretsPrep learning how to program ‘BeeBots’. They explored programming using a sequence of commands and they had lots of fun in the process. #coding #LearnToCode

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The Lego League Team @StMargaretsPrep making fantastic progress with their programming as the @firstlegoleague tournament gets closer. #STEMeducation #StMargaretsLegoLeague #LearnToCode

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Teaching staff @StMargaretsPrep ‘walking with dinosaurs’ as they enjoy a session of VR training. Staff, pupils and parents are very excited as we integrate this immersive technology into our curriculum.

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Everyone loves Scratch programming! Some excellent coding by Year 4 @StMargaretsPrep as they design and create an aquarium with moving fish. Wonderful to see such perseverance! #CodingClub #coding #LearnToCode #KidsLearning