saltash.net community school has beaten off competition from more than 150 schools across the country to make the final of Becta’s national ICT Excellence Awards. The ICT Excellence Awards, which recognise and reward those schools that have shown how technology can be imaginatively used to enhance lessons and support all school activities, have been run by Becta, the agency formed to encourage the use of technology in learning.
In the face of stiff competition, saltash.net managed to impress the judges by showcasing their ideas and methods of incorporating technology into the heart of school life. They were the national winner in the Leadership, Management and Collaboration category and were presented with their award on Thursday 14 October by Stephen Crowne, Chief Executive of Becta.
Niel McLean, Becta’s executive director for schools and families, explained: “This year we’ve been so impressed to see such inspiring and enthusiastic use of ICT. saltash.net community school has really invested their time and effort into putting technology at the core of their everyday activities.
“This is certainly the way forward and I’m sure everyone connected with the school –teachers, learners, parents and governors – will all benefit from the rewards that technology can bring, whether that’s through better monitoring of pupils’ progress, building links with the home or making lessons more exciting.”
Isobel Bryce, Headteacher, added: “We’re thrilled to have won. It’s a fitting reflection of the dedication shown by our teachers and the enthusiastic approach of the pupils. We are absolutely committed to using technology in exciting and innovative ways to ensure our pupils progress and achieve their full potential, and, most importantly, enjoy their learning.”
You can read more about the Becta award here: http://bit.ly/bj9Jfu
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