Daily Archives: November 30, 2015

Global Learning Event – The Hour of Code

Computing, ICT

All of our S1 pupils and S2 pupils will be taking part in The Hour of Code during the week 7th-11th December 2015.

Pupils will get a chance to learn more about coding and its importance as essential skills development in the 21st century. We want to ensure the Bellahouston Academy’s young people are given the chance to develop computational thinking skills, that will help them in their future.

We are excited to announce that many of Bellahouston Academy’s teaching staff will also be take part in The Hour of Code and will be joining classroom as complete novices. We are hoping to get as many staff as possible involved to increase understanding of the valuable place Computing Science has within the school community.

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Technology Entrepreneur inspires our young people

Computing, ICT, Technical

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All of S5/S6 had a visit from Technology Entrepreneur Ian Ritchie, who explained to them the merits in getting involved in Engineering. This was arranged as part of the PSHE programme, and many of our Computing Science, Administration and IT, Business Management, Practical Metalworking, Practical Woodworking students were inspired by hearing the experiences of Ian Ritchie.

Our Computing Science Ambassador from Glasgow University was also in attendance and met up with Ian Ritchie for the first time.

To find out more about Ian Ritchie, click link below:

More about Ian Ritchie

 

Pupil Feedback:

I was impressed by today’s assembly and learnt a lot about the internet.

I found it really interesting on what he does and how he is successful in his life, it inspired me to be aware of my future and gave me a little bit of a wakeup call to keep me motivated this year and do well in my studies.

The Speech from Ian Ritchie was really good

The speech was very interesting today.

The talk was very inspiring. It made me think about my future.

It was very interesting and informative. I learned a lot.

It was interesting –  was interested in finding out more about how the Internet World started.

The speaker was well-spoken and the talk was well organised.

The talk was very informative.

Well informed, piece of paper had lots of information

It was a good assembly overall, and to improve it should be shorter.

Good communication

The leaflet had good information

The event could have been longer.

Well-spoken, something different as covered different jobs and aspects. May encourage people to choose that job.

It was a well put-together presentation and it was interesting to  learn about Ian Ritchie and what he has previously done in his career.

Very inspirational and Motivational. Helped me with future plans.

Very interesting and I learned new things.

It was a good presentation, he was confident in what he was saying.

It was very interesting. It can help me with what I do in the future. Well presented.

Enjoyed it, got some good information and motivation.

It was good. I enjoyed the assembly. He explained in detail throughout the powerpoint. He answered the questions and explained even more after making it easier to understand.