2025/26 Expectations (Y8)

• Computing
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• GCSE

KS3 Computing 

The Garibaldi School

Y7

Expectations 

 KO: Learn how to log in, explore classroom expectations, and discover what makes a great Computing learner.

🎯 Learning Outcomes:

All: will log in successfully and identify classroom expectations.

Most: will reflect on their current Computing skills and share a learning goal.

Some: will demonstrate confidence using a digital tool to create a personal Computing profile.

Welcome to Computing at Garibaldi.

Welcome back!

This year, you’ll explore how technology works, how to think like a computer, and how to create digital solutions using code and creativity.

Whether you're designing games, solving puzzles, or learning how the internet really works – you’re going to build skills that are useful for every subject (and for life!).

🧠 Get ready to:

• Think logically
• Create digitally
• Work like a real Computer Scientist

True or False: The first computer programmer was a woman?

1. True
2. False

Ada Lovelace 

The World’s First Computer Programmer

Long before computers even existed, Ada Lovelace imagined how they could work.

🧠 In the 1800s, she worked with Charles Babbage on plans for a mechanical computer and wrote the first-ever algorithm — making her the first computer programmer in history!

🎩 She was a Victorian mathematician, a pioneer, and a woman who proved that imagination and logic can change the world.

💬 “That brain of mine is something more than merely mortal, as time will show.” – Ada Lovelace

What do you think Computing is about?

Password Strength Check (Drag & Drop)

Match these passwords to Strong or Weak categories:

Strong Password

Weak Password

password123

!CatPizza48

qwerty

Soccer4Eva!

abc123

Why is it important to have a strong password?

Set a Strong Password

Protect Your Account – Keep Your Work Safe

🖥️ To change your password:

Press CTRL + ALT + DELETE on your keyboard (all at the same time)

Select “Change a Password”

Enter the default password, then your new one twice

✏️ Write your username and new password neatly in your planner so you don’t forget it!

💡 Password Tips:

✅ At least 8 characters

✅ Include CAPITALS, numbers, or symbols

✅ Make it memorable but not obvious

❌ Don’t use your name, birthday or “password123”

🔁 You’ll also use CTRL + ALT + DELETE to log off at the end of every lesson.

🎯 Keep your account safe. Never share your password with anyone (except your teacher if needed).

Match the Rule (Drag & Drop)

No food or drink in the Computer room.

Raise your hand for help.

Use appropriate websites.

Respect the computing equipment

Don’t search or type inappropriate content

Classroom Rules

• No food or drinks
• Handle equipment with care
• Respect others and devices
• Ask for help when stuck
• Use internet responsibly

The school uses an advance monitoring system that tracks key presses, images / media viewed and logs websites viewed - This is monitored my Mrs Moors and student services - serious sanctions are put in place for misusing the computer system!

Homework

You will be set homework once every half term and you will get one week to complete it.

It will be set on MS Teams, shared and reminded vocally in lessons and are set every half term. MCAS alerts for parents will happen as well.

Highest ATL scores are dependent on this being done.

Failure to do them will lower your ATL significantly!

What topics or tools did you use in Computing at primary school?

What Would You Like to Learn?

Coding and games

Animation and design

How computers work

Staying safe online

Creative - Graphic Design / Multimedia

Something else (we’ll ask!)

Logging on with your school email - via Google Login

www.canva.com

Example email

[e-mail]

My Computing Profile (Static Slide)

Create a one-page Computing Profile Poster

Include:

✅ Your name

✅ One thing you enjoy

✅ One thing you want to learn

✅ Decorate with text, colour, or pictures

Click here for the template