Children and staff at St Richard Gwyn High School, Flint are celebrating after being awarded the ICT Mark accreditation by Becta, the government agency for technology in learning.
The school was accredited with the ICT Mark in recognition of the school’s innovative and forward thinking approach in using information and communications technology (ICT) in education. The school was awarded the ICT Mark at the 2010 BETT Show on the Naace stand (www.naace.co.uk); the largest education and technology show in the world, where the most cutting edge and innovative technologies in education are showcased.
The ICT Mark is only awarded to schools following an external assessment in which the school’s progress and success in placing technology at the heart of learning, as well as wider school management is rigorously judged. Therefore is it a huge achievement to be awarded the ICT Mark and highlights their excellence in the field of ICT.
ICT has helped to enhance teaching and bring lessons to life showing clearly how technology makes a difference, not just in the classroom, but at home, within the family and across other school activities.
Ian Budd, Director of Lifelong Learning, Flintshire County Council, said: “I am delighted that the St Richard Gwyn high school in Flint has been recognised for its fantastic use of ICT and they should be congratulated on this wonderful achievement. St Richard Gwyn is an excellent example of the high quality of ICT management and teaching that is taking place in local schools.”
Head teacher Derek Doran said: “We are delighted to be awarded the ICT Mark. It recognises our positive approach to ICT and the benefits it is bringing to our children. We believe that ICT can be used in every aspect of learning, and that it is an essential tool for ensuring our children are equipped for the modern world. To be awarded the ICT Mark at BETT surrounded by some of the most cutting edge technologies in the industry made it even more special for us as a school.”
Neil McLean, Executive Director for Schools and Families at Becta said: “St Richard Gwyn thoroughly deserves the accolade of an ICT mark accreditation. They clearly demonstrate how important it is to take a holistic approach to using ICT in schools. Their investment in new technology has contributed to substantial improvements in learning within the school. The BETT Show highlights the importance of technology in education and this is an excellent example of technology in education in practice”
