Computing

Computing Staff

BGE Courses

S1 - ICT

Glow and Google Classroom

Word processing & creating a hierarchical file structure

Cyber Safety

Programming with Scratch

Spreadsheets

S2 - ICT

Databases

Web Development with HTML

Coding with Micro:Bit

Python Programming

Cyber Safety

Computer Systems

S3 Computing

Databases

Programming (Python)

Web Development with HTML, CSS & JavaScript

Micro:Bit

Level 4 in Cyber Fundamentals and Internet Safety

Senior Phase

National 4 Computing Science

The course consists of 24 SCQF credit points at level 4. The course is internally assessed. There is no final exam. The course has 3 main areas of study.

National 5 and Higher Computing Science

Both courses consists of 24 SCQF credit points at level 5 and level 6, which includes time for preparation for course assessment. The course assessment has two components.

Each course has four areas of study

Software design and development

Computer systems

Database design and development

Web design and development

NPA Computer Games Development level 4, 5, 6

This qualification is made up of 3 units and comprises 18 SCQF credits. Students develop their knowledge in the subject area of computer games. They will develop skills in problem solving, computer programming and computational thinking skills. The course stimulates interest in STEM subjects and encourages them to consider careers in Computer Science. The course can be studied by itself or in addition to Computing Science. At NPA levels 4 & 5 the project uses Scratch and at level 6 Greenfoot is used.

This course is assessed through a portfolio of student work.

PC Passport Level 4, 5, 6

The qualifications will enable learners to develop a range of fundamental IT based knowledge and skills. That knowledge and those skills are directly relevant to the world of business and employment and, as such, are important elements in the portfolio of skills and knowledge which a learner takes to the job market.

Extra-Curricular & Supported Study

All students have the opportunity to complete the Bebras Challenge in November of each year.

Computing Science Resources

Access key Computing Science tools, tutorials, and revision resources from the links below: