We are so excited to be back to our normal timetable in Year 5, especially since we have all become game developers in Computing. After looking at some examples of basic games online, and the codes which are used to make them, we started planning our very own computer game. We know that it is very important to plan our game before we make it so that we can check the sequencing of the steps and debug any errors in the coding. We will use algorithms to create the computer program.
Digital LeadersThank you to all of the children who applied to be a Digital Leader at Hacton. It was a very hard decision as so many of you boasted excellent skills. After careful consideration, the Computing Coordinators chose 12 children … Read More
Digital Leaders: Programming with Hopscotch
A group of our Year 5 Digital Leaders have been using their extra Computing time to explore the Hopscotch iPad app. This introduces programming in a user friendly way, helping develop a greater understanding of some key com… Read More
Using New Resources in Geography
One of the major benefits to moving into our new school has been extra funding in technology to support teaching and learning. In Geography, Year 6 pupils were very excited to use our new laptops to research the type of clot… Read More
Keeping Your Child Safe Online
Children are using technology and the internet more than ever. Online Safety is embedded in our Computing curriculum and whenever children use online resources at school they are reminded about how to stay safe. However, wi… Read More
Safer Internet Day @ HactonSafer Internet Day 2017 was celebrated globally on 7th February and pupils at Hacton Primary School were keen to get involved. The day offered the opportunity to highlight positive uses of technology and to explore the role w… Read More
