The Computing and Digital Learning departments would like to wish our learners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Time to relax, unwind and recharge those minds ready for 2022. Take some time off social media and spend time with family. @MrHillsACS@MrJJonesCS@MrRoseICT
“It’s like Christmas in CA02” - words of @MrJJonesCS . Work has begun to install our new Gaming Suite to support the delivery of Games Development at A-Level @unitygames
The department all wore odd socks today to raise money for @BBCCiN .Mr Rose stole the show with his Spongebob and Patrick themed socks @MrHillsACS@MrJJonesCS@MrRoseICT
Year 11 Computer Science pupils have been experimenting with @YoYoGames , creating a game for the GamJam 2021 competition. Looking forward to seeing the final entries @MrJJonesCS
Year 11 ICT pupils were given the challenge of designing launch and registration screens for their apps, as part of their Multimedia unit today, using @creativecloud . Here’s a selection of some fantastic prototypes.
Very proud to receive this certificate from @dofewales today. A massive shoutout to our fantastic pupils that have volunteered under difficult circumstances. The majority of these pupils have continued to volunteer after completing their 3/6 months. Fantastic role models 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks to the persistence of @AndyP01968, tonight’s shirt is a cracker from @AberdareTown donated by @aberdarejack.
Shirt is in a size L with the number 14 on the back.
All money raised will go to @ProstateUK 👏
Llongyfarchiadau Mr Jones! Nominated by a pupil for making Computer Science lessons fun and engaging, a difficult challenge in itself! A great asset to the department and school 🥳
We’ve had some fun experimenting with @Kitronik :move mini mk2 buggy kits during our Computer Science lessons this week. We’ve even named them after our favourite Computer Scientists!
Goodbye and Good Luck to our fantastic Year 11 and 13 pupils. It’s been a pleasure watching you develop your digital skills over the years. We look forward to teaching some of you next year in our Sixth Form. Keep in touch! @MrJJonesCS@MrHillsACS@MrRoseICT
AND WE’RE OFF...
Our debut shirt up for grabs this evening is this stunning green effort from @AberExiles! 💚
Size L in a decent, worn condition with a slight peeling/cracking to the sponsor logo but overall superb!
Just below is our factfile for the club...
@mytton_james 📸
We’ve used a lot of Microsoft software and online tools within the @Computing_ACS department over the years but for the first time we’ve trialled @Google Sites and the pupils absolutely love it. Very impressed.
Congratulations to our “HomeHub Learning Heroes” for March. We are proud of your determination, resilience and commitment to complete a range of tasks during these unprecedented times. Keep up the great work.
In year 8 and interested in studying a GCSE subject within the department next year? We have three exciting, totally different courses on offer. Please check the information attached to each course at https://t.co/YGT4PEnR0H and contact the department if you have any questions.
Congratulations to our “HomeHub Learning Heroes” for February. We are proud of your determination, resilience and commitment to complete a range of tasks under these unprecedented times. Keep up the great work. @MrJJonesCS@MrHillsACS@MrRoseICT