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IN TOUCH 2007

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2008-05-07

Coast to Coast Cycle Expedition 2008

On Friday 2nd May, 8 Year 12 students and 8 members of staff embarked upon the annual Coast to Coast cycle challenge in aid of Asthma UK.

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WELCOME TO I.C.T

You will look at the use of Information Technology and you will become familiar with the software used in the Academy and will have access to the software normally only used by Post 16 students.

The Academy has some of the best IT facilities in any north east England school. The 500 station Windows 2000 network runs all the latest business software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visual Basic, Front Page, Macromedia and Access. Facilities are available for fast Internet use. You will also be encouraged to use a full range of multimedia and e-learning software.

There are several computing courses available to you at Post 16 - ‘A’ Level Computing, ‘A’ Level ICT, GCE in applied ICT

Department Staff

Name Position
Mr. M. Stephenson Director of ICT
Mr. C. Bede CMIS, R&D Manager
Miss D Benvin Head of ICT
Mrs. K. Barlow Teacher of ICT / SCITT I.C.T Coordinator
Mr. N. Middleton Teacher of ICT
Mr. I. Robley Assistant Principal
Mrs T Shaheen Teacher of ICT
Mr M Soochit Teacher of ICT
Mr A King Teacher of ICT / Web Development
Mr Nicholson Teacher of ICT / Web Development
Mrs J Wilks Teacher of ICT
Support Staff
Mr R Wait Classroom Support
Mr M Robertson I.T. Technician
Mr. G. Seaman I.T. Technician
Mr. I. Hussain I.T. Technician
Mrs. P. Wardell Web Development / Helpdesk Coordinator


Syllabus

ICT, is essentially a practical course . You will spend your time finding out how to use computers and will develop your skills and knowledge and will learn about the latest developments in ICT.

You will look at the use of Information Technology and you will become familiar with the software used in the Academy and will have access to the software normally only used by Post 16 students.

The Academy has some of the best IT facilities in any north east England school. The 500 station Novell network runs all the latest business software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visual Basic, Front Page and Access. Facilities are available for fast Internet use. You will also be encouraged to use a full range of multimedia and e-learning software.

This website contains useful information for both students and parents http://dida.edexcel.org.uk/home/

There are several computing courses available to you at Post 16 - ‘A’ Level Computing, ‘A’ Level ICT AVCE ICT, and GCE in applied ICT.