Computing
Intent:
Within an ever changing and technological world, Burnham on Crouch Primary School understands and values the importance of teaching Computing from a young age. We acknowledge that future generations will rely heavily on their computational confidence and digital skills in order to support their progress within their chosen career paths.
Therefore, it is our school’s aim to equip children with the relevant skills and knowledge that is required to understand the three core areas of Computing (Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy) and to offer a broad and balanced approach to providing quality first teaching of this subject.
Computing is an integral part to a child’s education and everyday life. Consequently, we intend to support our pupils to access and understand the core principles of this subject through engaging and activities. Whilst ensuring they understand the advantages and disadvantages associated with online experiences, we want children to develop as respectful, responsible and confident users of technology, aware of measures that can be taken to keep themselves and others safe online.
Our aims for Computing at Burnham on Crouch Primary School are:
- To instill an enthusiasm and appreciation of Computing via engaging and well-planned lessons, allowing children to use their skills to create and develop new ideas in conjunction with the National Curriculum, which provides progression and a breadth of knowledge across all year groups.
- To ensure Computing is taught weekly and opportunities for cross-curricular links are made.
- To identify real world examples and creative challenges in which pupils can explore and extend their understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of Computing.
- To ensure that pupils develop a respectful and responsible attitude towards using information and communication technology, especially with regards to their own and other’s safety.
- To provide a safe space in which pupils can navigate and interact with the digital world, whilst exploring their own personal expression and identity.

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Our Art Gallery is all set up in the new hall and ready to be viewed after school tonight! The children have loved seeing their art work displayed. Cost of each piece of work is £12 and please remember it’s cash only. Hope to see you there after school!

🎪 KS1 and EYFS absolutely loved their circus day today with @circusallstars 🎪 A huge thank you to the PTA for raising money for the children to have a treat day! ❤️

Chick update 🐥
The chicks are having the best time on Miss Smith’s farm!

🌟 Well done to all these children this week on their amazing achievements outside of school! 🏅 It’s amazing to see what you get up to! 🌟 This time we’ve got park run, gymnastics, brownies, rugby and a lot of end of season football awards ⚽️👏🏼

This week, Reception class wanted a circus theme in their classroom and learning… so their teachers made it happen! 🎪

Our chicks are enjoying their new home on Miss Smith’s farm. They are old enough to move from the brooder box now but will need to stay inside for a little longer. Keep an eye out for more updates!

Our generous PTA have supported gardening club this week by providing rose bushes and compost - the gardening club children had asked if they could plant rose bushes and the PTA kindly granted their request!
Penguin class have also received a sensory swivel chair, this week, to support the children! Thank you so much PTA! 😊

Look how much we’ve grown over half term! 🐣 Thank you for looking after us BCPS 🐥

🌟 Well done to all these children this week on their amazing achievements outside of school! 🏅 It’s amazing to see what you get up to! 🌟 This time we’ve got running, gymnastics and swimming 👏🏼

Today, Year 3 were lucky enough to go to the immersive Tutankhamun experience at the Excel Centre in London. What a fantastic day they all had! 🙌🏼

🌟 Well done to all these children this week on their amazing achievements outside of school! 🏅 It’s amazing to see what you get up to! 🌟 This time we’ve got nuclear races, go karting and swimming 👏🏼

🌟 Well done to all these children this week on their amazing achievements outside of school! 🏅 It’s amazing to see what you get up to! 🌟 This time we’ve got karate, park runs, gymnastics, dance, rugby, swimming and football- WOW! 💃🏼 🏃🏽 🤸 🏉 🏊🏼♀️ ⚽️

Our amazing netball team went over to Billericay for the netball finals. After playing some amazing teams the children managed to finish 6th! 👏🏼 What an amazing achievement and the children represented the school fantastically!

On Friday, Year 1 went on a trip to Colchester Castle to explore castles as homes in the past! 🏰

This week, Year 2 went to Braintree Museum to learn all about Victorians. They experienced a Victorian Classroom, explored lots of different Victorian objects and had a tour of the Museum. It was such a good day!
