Joëlle Gentil (Head of Department), Nicholas Lindor, Yannick Moutou, Azraa Rohonee, Gabrielle Dardenne-Callachand.
Teachers
Joëlle Gentil, HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Nicholas Lindor
Yannick Moutou
Azraa Rohonee
Gabrielle Dardenne-Callachand
Computer Department
Computer Studies is taught from Form I to Form III and computer Science from Form IV to Upper VI.
Practical classes on Microsoft Office, Web Design and Software Development are offered to all levels.
Its role is to help students learn about the different aspects of computer studies, starting from the basics to learning to develop micro programs.
Subjects content
Computer studies:
Form 1 to Form 3
Computer Basics:
What is a computer ?
Types of computers
Basic computer operations: Input, process, storage and output
Hardware: Input, output and storage devices
Health issues associated with the use of ICT and their preventive measures
Safety measures to adopt while using the computer
Computer software: types of software
Windows Basics
Applications of the computer
The internet
Threats to the computer system and how to avoid them
Theory of information and communication technology i.e. parts of a computer
Hardware and software
The internet
Word processing
Spreadsheet
Database
Flowcharts
Computer science: Form 4 to upper 6
Data Representation: Binary, Hexadecimal, Denary, Sound, Video and Image
Internet Principles
Threats to the Computer System associated with the internet
Computer Architecture
Computer Hardware
Operating Systems
Computer Ethics
Problem Solving technics:
Program Flowcharts
Pseudo codes
Programing Skills and Technics using VB 6.0
Databases
Computer Security
Operating Systems
Advance Problem Solving Technics
Object Oriented Programming using VB 6.0
Software Development Technics
Activities
Practical classes
Development of websites, power point presentations and small programs for the Open Day of 2015
Requirements
Form 4: At least a pass in computer studies at the end of Form III
Lower 6: No prior requirements for Lower 6 students
Skills Developed
The department encourages the students to develop their presentational skills, interpersonal skills and self-confidence as the students are often required to present their projects. They also develop their logic and problem solving skills.
Changes
The syllabus for School Certificate and Higher School Certificate has drastically changed as from 2014, introducing new components and removing some others. For example, there is no project to be delivered for SC and HSC.