Principal Teacher of Computing Science and Business Education @GirvanAcademy. @Raspberry_Pi Certified Educator. Computing/CyberSec/Data/GamesDev
Scotland
Joined September 2010
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Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
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 retweeted
Our keynote speaker @david_colombo_ at the Schools' #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge. What an inspiration! 🙌
@dewarcyber @AtlanticCouncil @CyberStatecraft @scotlandis @scotgov
@SACEducation
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
The Schools' #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge has begun. Good luck to all the competing teams from @SWEIC_RIC
@dewarcyber @AtlanticCouncil @CyberStatecraft @scotlandis @scotgov
@SACEducation
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
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.
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
#CSScotland23 Computing Science Live Lessons between 6th-10th November for Scottish learners and educators.... See thread
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
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:
ncsc.gov.uk/cyberfirst/girls…
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
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: form.jotform.com/23198306294…
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
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 👇
ncsc.gov.uk/news/teachers-en…
ALT Graphic with text: "CyberFirst Girls Competition 2023/24"
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
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: form.jotform.com/23198306294…
@girvanacademy
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
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!
form.jotform.com/23198306294…
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
📣 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.
➡️bit.ly/42XMYqL
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
The new Teaching Bursary Scheme will open for applications in June for 2023/24.
It provides £20,000 to re-train as teachers in Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Home Economics, Computing and Technological Education. It will also now include Gaelic.
For more▶️ow.ly/9KJu50Osgjx
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
Registration for Easter Study Support webinars is now open! Click the link below for timetable details, and to access the registration Form:
e-sgoil.com/easter-study-sup…
#NeLO
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
@gacomputing s2 pupils learning all about selection and random on the BBC microbit. Used microbit classroom to give them the blocks and they put it all together, downloaded to a microbit and enjoyed a game of snakes and ladders using the microbit as a dice!
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
📣REMINDER - 6 x Software Engineering opportunities with Leonardo📣
Great new #SoftwareEngineer graduate apprenticeships with @Leonardo_UK, based in Edinburgh - NOW available!
Closing date = 3 March.
Full details via @apprentice_scot👉apprenticeships.scot/vacancy…
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
What a great start to the weekend! Well done to the 7 pupils who have completed their first Extra-curricular Passports and go home with a Giant @MilliesCookies 🍪Thank you so much to Millie’s for supporting this reward scheme @girvanacademy
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
@girvanacademy winners, with our first #HopperAward and #TuringAward prizes for Excellence in Computing Science, and #CyberFirst Girls Scottish Champions. Congratulations Bethan, Travis, Michael, Molly, Eva, Daisy, Elle & Lily (Claire & Emily) @dressCodeHQ @jpmorgan @NCSC
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
Computer science definitely has a way of energizing classrooms —we totally agree, @richardbranson!
Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
Tomorrow's the day!
The first of our #CyberFirst Girls Competition 2022 finals - for schools in Scotland, West Midlands and independent schools - will take place virtually.
Are you taking part? Tag us with some photos of your school's team!⤵️
ncsc.gov.uk/news/schoolgirls…
