In November, Year 4, 5 and 6 took part in the BEBRAS Computational Thinking Challenge. Over 300,000 children took part across the UK and Miss Perry was very proud of the determination and tenacity shown by BPS children when faced with some quite tricky challenges! The Bebras Computing Challenge introduces computational thinking to students. Taking…
As part of our commitment to digital technology, Banstead Prep School is excited to announce that children in Years 4, 5 & 6 will be provided with individual iPads from the beginning of this academic year. 1:1 devices are already part of daily life in a significant number of primary and secondary schools and introducing…
This November, our Year 6 children participated in the UK Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge 2020, a competition aimed at raising awareness of Computer Science in a fun and rewarding way, which involves solving problems using computational thinking skills. Congratulations to James Webster, who scored 161 out of a possible 200 in the challenge and received…
Our Computing curriculum includes a focus on Internet Safety Awareness. This term, we’ve included specific activities in the lead up to Safer Internet Day, to encourage the children to think before sharing any content on the internet. The children have analysed life real-life situations to learn how others can steal personal information. Cyber-bullying, privacy concerns…
Our Year 6 children participated in the UK Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge 2019, a competition aimed at raising awareness of Computer Science in a fun and rewarding way, which involves solving problems using computational thinking skills. Congratulations to Georgie, who scored 144 out of a possible 152 in the challenge and received the Best in…
