Royal Russell Senior School

I N F O R M A T I O N &
C O M M U N C A T I O N
T EC H N O L O G Y

INTRODUCTION
We aim to ensure that all pupils are given the opportunity to reach their full potential from the very start of Y7. The department benefits from a team of very experienced specialist teachers, sensitive to the needs of all pupils. Consistently strong academic results have been achieved at both GCSE and A level, with outstanding performances from many of our pupils.

KEY POINTS

Four computer rooms running Windows XP and Office 2003 suites
Computers replaced every 3 years
Filtered high speed Internet access
Email facilities available in school and from home
Cross curricular use of superb facilities
Digital projectors in all rooms
Rooms open from 7.45am to 5.30pm most days
Multimedia server offering latest software
150 software titles including Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash and Fireworks

SPECIAL FEATURES

Well qualified staff deliver a wide curriculum to all students in Y7 to Y9. Y7 and Y8 are now undertaking ECDL. All aspects of Office 2003 are taught as well as how to access the Internet meaningfully. Students also learn web design and graphics editing. Projects are completed using a combination of these skills in areas that reflect the needs of the modern world. At GCSE skills are refined and two projects are completed. AS level challenges students to develop their understanding and application of ICT skills both in solving a real problem and documenting the solution. A2 Level further develops advanced skills in designing and building a system for a real end user using databases. ICT enjoys a pass rate of 98-100% at both GCSE and A level - well above national average, especially in the coursework modules