Computing Science @ Girvan Academy

Principal Teacher of Computing Science and Business Education @GirvanAcademy. @Raspberry_Pi Certified Educator. Computing/CyberSec/Data/GamesDev

[Computing Science @ Girvan Academy @gacomputing]

Thanks @scotcyberawards for a great evening. It was an honour to accept not only your “Cyber Educator” award but also the recognition as “Champion of Champions”, especially with all the fantastic finalists. I was delighted to take home the awards to @girvanacademy @SACEducation.

[e-Sgoil @eSgoil]

Our Study Support webinars will run Monday-Wednesday w/b 18th December as detailed below and the full programme will recommence w/b 9th January.

Thank you to all the learners who have engaged with the programme so far this year.

@EducationScot #NeLO #StudySupport #SeniorPhase

[Computing Science @ Girvan Academy @gacomputing]

@girvanacademy proud be the first #CyberFirstSchools Gold award 🥇 school in Scotland. @NCSC @DigiLearnScot @SACEducation @GCHQ

[Computing Science @ Girvan Academy @gacomputing]

It was a pleasure supporting the delivery of the @NCSC #CyberFirst #Trailblazers course to the fantastic S1 pupils of @Ayr_Academy2016 A special mention to Mrs Kay who led the way! @DigiLearnScot @SACEducation @SACTechDigital #CyberFirstSchools

[Girvan Academy @girvanacademy]

Our keynote speaker @david_colombo_ at the Schools' #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge. What an inspiration! 🙌
@dewarcyber @AtlanticCouncil @CyberStatecraft @scotlandis @scotgov
@SACEducation

[Computing Science @ Girvan Academy @gacomputing]

@girvanacademy all set to host a worlds 1st for schools #Cyber912 Schools Event. @AtlanticCouncil @SACEducation @dewarcyber @ScotGovEdu @DigiLearnScot

[Girvan Academy @girvanacademy]

The Schools' #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge has begun. Good luck to all the competing teams from @SWEIC_RIC
@dewarcyber @AtlanticCouncil @CyberStatecraft @scotlandis @scotgov
@SACEducation

[Dewar Cyber Consulting Ltd. @dewarcyber]

1 week to go until the #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge! We cannot wait to welcome S5 & S6 level pupils to @girvanacademy to analyse and debate real-world cyber-crisis situations.
Hear from ScotlandIs' CEO, Karen Meechan & how they are playing a crucial role in supporting the event.

[Digital Learning and Teaching @DigiLearnScot]

#CSScotland23 Computing Science Live Lessons between 6th-10th November for Scottish learners and educators.... See thread

[NCSC UK @NCSC]

The #CyberFirst Girls Competition is designed to help girls turn a passion for tech into a career in cyber security. With the chance to win cash prizes, laptops and more, it’s great for schools too.

Register now:
https://t.co/9dyOgCSzZT

[Dewar Cyber Consulting Ltd. @dewarcyber]

How time flies! Only 1 month to go until the Schools #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge.

We know a few schools expressed interest, but in order to not miss out, we have extended the deadline for another week until 📅 October 9th, 2023.
➡️Register asap here: https://t.co/l2BFbmglvk

[NCSC UK @NCSC]

We're so excited to launch the #CyberFirst Girls Competition today.

Girls in Year 8 (England & Wales), S2 (Scotland) and Year 9 (NI) will team up to take on challenges, win great prizes and be crowned champions.

Get a team together 👇
https://t.co/eJRVKHW98b

[Dewar Cyber Consulting Ltd. @dewarcyber]

Do you work in security, technology or IT? Have you recently experienced a cyberattack in your business?

Then consider sharing your expertise on a judging panel for the #Cyber912 Challenge for S5&6 students.

➡️Register: https://t.co/l2BFbmgTkS

@girvanacademy

[Cyber Statecraft @CyberStatecraft]

On November 3, @dewarcyber @AbertayCQ @girvanacademy and @scotgov will host the first #Cyber912 designed for secondary students in Girvan, Scotland. If your school is from South, East and North Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway, register at the link!

https://t.co/GOHL46vUGJ

[Computing Science @ Girvan Academy @gacomputing]

When analysing approaches to data security for @SQAComputing NPA Cyber Security, students should compare physical, perimeter and internal network security. “How I Rob Banks” by @_Freakyclown_ is a great read and resource to learn about social engineering and physical security.

[Computing Science @ Girvan Academy @gacomputing]

Great to have former Head of Cyber at BT and @girvanacademy alumnus Dave McClure visit us today to talk all things Cyber and career paths with our Computing Science & Cyber Security students. @SACEducation @DigiLearnScot

[Computing Science @ Girvan Academy @gacomputing]

The National Cyber Security Centre @NCSC & Education Scotland @DigiLearnScot visited @girvanacademy presenting South Ayrshire @SACEducation schools with their #CyberFirst awards. A 1st for Scotland! Thanks for helping celebrate our commitment to Cyber education. @CyberResScot

[Computing Science @ Girvan Academy @gacomputing]

Great start to Environmental Science STEM Skills Week @Dumfries_House Thanks to @PrincesFound and @AyrshireRT helping us learn about soil testing and freshwater ecology (kick sampling and electrofishing) A fantastic environment in which to learn. @girvanacademy

[CyberScotland @CyberResScot]

📣 Do you know any students aged between 14-17 interested in #cybersecurity & #technology?

There is still time to register for CyberFirst's FREE summer courses. These courses will develop skills & give practical insights into your digital world.

➡️https://t.co/3UeB5lLASp

[Computing Science @ Girvan Academy @gacomputing]

@SACTechDigital @SACEducation @AJOBPickard Congratulations Amanda 🎉

[Computing Science @ Girvan Academy @gacomputing]

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