Year 7 have had a fantastic start to the first term in Computer
Science and are to be commended for their positive attitude
to learning and enthusiasm for their lessons. They have
been learning how to log onto the school network and use
the school intranet and Google software.
Year 8 students are developing their programming
skills, learning how to sequence instructions in Python.
Year 9 are learning how to keep themselves safe online
which is increasingly important in today’s social media driven
environment.
KS4 Computer Science
Year 10 students are learning about Computer Systems and
Binary Representation. Computer Systems Videos here and
Binary Representation Videos here.
Year 11 students are learning about how to produce robust
programs. Videos can be found here.
Creative iMedia
Year 10 pupils have made excellent progress this term,
learning to develop their digital media skills. Year 11 pupils
are designing their interactive digital media products as part
of their final controlled assessment task.
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Newsletter 2 - October 2024
Computer Science
In an ever growing technological world, it is of vital importance to understand the possible online dangers, how to safeguard
your children and where to go to seek further support. The E-safety bulletin here will provide you with termly advice to keep
you informed on how to stay safe online.
CyberFirst Girls Competition
This competition aims to inspire girls interested in
technology to pursue a career in cyber security.
Click here for more information.
Interested?
Come to AIT on Mondays and speak to Mr Fegan.
Competitions and Challenges
The National Cipher Challenge 2024
12th September 2024 – 9th January 2025
The School of Mathematical Sciences at the
University of Southampton warmly welcomes you
to its 23rd national code breaking competition.
Click here for more information.
Music
Extra-Curricular Timetable:
Upcoming events:
Our GCSE Musicians are going to visit Glyndebourne
on Tuesday, 22nd October to see ‘II turco in Italia’
by Rossini. Watch this space for a review in our next
newsletter!
Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra
The Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra (the
professional orchestra in residence at the White Rock
Theatre) have a concert at the White Rock Theatre on
Wednesday 23rd October at 7:30pm. Click here for
more details.
Symphonova - Tuesday, 5th November
St Richard’s is hosting a phenomenal innovative
concert on Tuesday, 5th November, 6:30-7:30pm. All
are welcome to attend and experience this amazing
concert. This concert is a technological music
sensation. Click here for more details. I also refer you
to Symphonova’s website below, especially the project
website, where you can find additional information
about the composers and the recordings of the work:
“Reawakening Suppressed Music”.
Symphonova website
here
Instrumental Opportunities here
at St Richard’s Catholic College
Interested in learning how to play the trumpet, flute, saxophone,
tuba etc? Click here to apply for instrumental lessons here at St
Richard’s. If you are interested in singing lessons or piano lessons
please contact Mrs Byrne at mrsbyrner@strichardscc.com
Mrs Byrne - Subject Leader of Music
Mr Fegan, Subject Leader of Computer Science