Computer Science & ICT
The Computer Science and ICT department aim to provide our students with the skills and knowledge to become confident users of technology.
A modern Computer Science curriculum sits on the intersection of science and creativity. It possesses a strong scientific base, fashioned as it is on logical and mathematical principles, and dexterity within the key aspects of Computer Science which enable students to unleash their creative minds. It encompasses a variety of complementary strands, incorporating computational thinking, digital literacy, safety and creativity, information technology, communication, ethical and social impact as well as raise the students resilience and independence.
It is important to be cognisant of the technological trends of the 21st Century, but the intention of the Computer Science curriculum at HGAED is not simply to equip students to attain employment in a variety of information technology jobs. It is to foster within them a deep understanding of the principles outlined above, and to provide them with the communication skills, the flexibility of mindset, and the fearlessness when tackling complex problems that will serve them so well in the future.
Our core values, which are built around the Academy motto of ‘Character, Courage and Conscience’, and inform everything we try to do, are:
Character
We develop independent, critical thinkers who are eager to acquire challenging knowledge around use of technology and apply it with confidence.
We want to cultivate a love of technology in our students, who enjoy using ICT regularly and are curious to safely discover more about the digital world.
Courage
We want students to show a constant willingness to improve and who are willing to make mistakes and build their resilience.
We teach students to develop creativity and encourage individual self-expression through use of technology.
Conscience
We encourage sensitivity and an ability to explore viewpoints different from the students’ own and beyond their own experiences in the context of the digital world.
We develop outward looking young women who can use technology progressively and for positive effect on society.
At HGAED, we are proud that we have developed and continue to build a curriculum that is progressive, ambitious and meticulously planned. We are committed to building a curriculum that reflects life in the 21st Century. It is underpinned by its breadth, deep knowledge, and diversity from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5.
The curriculum overview for each year group can be downloaded below.
