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Our annual ICT and Computer Science educational visit to the Bett Show at the
Excel Centre in Docklands was held earlier this year. Now in its 35th
year, the exhibition showcased the latest technology and innovative solutions
available in the ICT, Computing and Education community. Approximately 60
pupils attended the visit, and the event was a success; the pupils were
enthusiastic, excited and engaged.

A number of popular companies such as Microsoft and Pi-top unveiled new
products. For example, Microsoft introduced a series of new Windows 10
devices for the classroom alongside launching its Classroom Pen, for use with
its Surface Go device. Pi-top unveiled its new modular computer called the pi-
top [4], allowing learners to create, control and programme everything from
flying drones to lighting systems. There were also many workshops and
seminars throughout the show, delivered by people from all over the world;
this got the students thinking about innovation and gave them the opportunity
to envision possible career pathways.

The pupils participated in several educational activities, played games and
trialled new technologies and products. In addition, the pupils collected many
freebies and educational resources at various booths throughout the
exhibition. They also had the opportunity to listen to multiple presenters such
as Innovators, Scientists, and Professors regarding the future of Technology in
Education.

Overall, the students and staff members enjoyed the experience and we are
already looking for to next year.

Nickeisha Henry
Subject Leader for ICT and Computer Science

The number of students attending clubs is so big now that our young people are having to be turned away at the door. The badminton club at lunch and after school has grown to the point students are running to the sports hall to ensure they get a court. Tuesday after school Badminton sessions are so competitive, we are getting teachers attending to challenge our students. There has been the introduction of the girl’s rugby session during core PE which has taken off and the students are ready to get muddy and physical on grass. A big thank you to Lea Rowing Club for the introduction of rowing they now offer us. We have been given the opportunity to award 6 student’s full scholarships that will enable them to build the skills and talent they will need to take rowing on for future opportunities. This will lead to our students being taken to the rowing club to take part in session on the canal.  Handball has now taken over in popularity from football, games are getting very intense and played to a very high standard. The teacher themselves now play with the students to raise the levels of all. We as a school are now playing other schools in competitive games and are coming out winners due to the commitment and drive of our students. Period 0, lunch and 6 have been going for a while with students attending GCSE clubs. This is an opportunity for our students to increase practical skills and let off steam. The year 7 football team is going from strength to strength with them playing fixtures in preparation for next season. The dedication of our students to their sports and the enthusiasm they show to take part in any club offered to them is what makes us do what we do for them.