A Journey to Excellence

Subject Vision

In Computing, students will develop the skills and knowledge needed for them to thrive and take on the challenges of living in an ever changing technological society, preparing them for roles in society that may not even exist today. Learning how to learn independently use Computing and inspiring them to consider the opportunities offered by modern technological development.

Key Stage 3 Objective Statement

The Computing curriculum is forward thinking and designed to equip students with knowledge to become successful in their future, but also to inspire and develop the Computing & IT professionals of tomorrow. In each year group there are multiple projects that cover computational thinking skills and software such as e-Safety & Microsoft Office and Computing topics, such as sequencing and programming.

Year 7 Topics

Topics will be linked to knowledge organisers

Autumn

Spring

Summer

ICT4Me
e-Safety

Systems & Hardware
Micro:bits & bobs

Criminal SquirreL

Year 8 Topics

Topics will be linked to knowledge organisers

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Codeheads

Numbers and Control

Web Designer

Ruff Coding

Year 9 Topics

Topics will be linked to knowledge organisers

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Advanced Programming

Databases (Option)

Systems

Networks

Extended Project (Option)

Computing in our World

Impact of Technology

Multi Academy Trust Update

On 1st July, Ivanhoe College joined the LiFE Multi Academy Trust and its schools; Bosworth Academy, The Winstanley School, Kingsway Primary, Braunstone Frith Primary, Countesthorpe Academy, Ashby School and Ibstock Community College, The vision and values of LiFE are based on a commitment to a co...

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Ivanhoe Awards Night

Despite the fact that we had to hold them virtually, we felt it was so important to recognise the hard work of our students across all year groups. All students across the school should feel incredibly proud of everything they have achieved in challenging circumstances. Students that had been no...

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Using Board Games for Computational Thinking

Using board games to support your child in developing their Computational Thinking. Computational Thinking is an essential skill set for 21st Century learning and working. Computational Thinking is not about thinking like a Computer, it is about problem solving so that a final solution could be c...

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Generous Donation

Many of our parents (and former Ivanhoe students) will fondly remember that many years ago Ivanhoe was used as a site for a Summer School, offering wonderful experiences for young people and childcare for families. It had come to light that there was still money in their old bank account and Alis...

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Brilliant Club

This year a selection of students from Year 7 and 8 have been taking part in a �–scholars programme’ in conjunction with Cambridge University. The scholars programme provides pupils with an experience of university through tutorials from a university PhD tutor. Bridget from Year 7 said, ...

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Uniform Update

School Uniforms Please take time to familiarise yourself with the Ivanhoe Uniform standards on our website: https://www.ivanhoe.co.uk/uniform. We will expect all students returning in Autumn to have full correct uniform, including correct shoes and P.E. kit. All of our uniform suppli...

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Ashby Rotary Club Young Artist 2021

Over lockdown the ADT department set a competition on behalf of the Ashby Rotary Club to find the Young Artist...

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Year 7 Photography Competition

As part of Mental Health Awareness week our Year 7’s were invited to take part in a Nature themed photograph...

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Mental Health Awareness Week

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National Reading Quiz

Congratulations to our Year 8 and 9 teams who jumped in at late notice to take part in the live National Lit...

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How to use your games console to access remote learning

How to use your Games Console to access Ivanhoe Remote Learning This information is for guidance only, ICT support are not able to support with any specific technical problems in following this guidance. Using a games console is not a perfect solution to remote learning needs but they c...

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