Welcome to the Mathematics & Computing Department
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We wish to promote Numeracy and a zest for Mathematics in our students. We hope that each student finds purpose in their work and is able to apply their Mathematical knowledge and skills across the curriculum and throughout their lives.
Computing
At Wollaston school, we believe that a high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems.
The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content.
e Raspberry Pi Team took part in the International School’s robotics competition, known as PI Wars. To take part , they had to build a robot with a Raspberry Pi head, which completed a variety of challenges against other schools.
Three of our year eight students, who regularly attend our after school Coding Club, entered a competition organised by Cranfield University and the British Computer Society. They created a game, based on the theme of identity theft, alongside a promotional video and Google Play listing. The girls were runners up in the Year 8 section. The presentation took place at Cranfield University where they were lucky enough to try out a control tower simulator and Amy and Niamh also had a chance to fly in a plane simulator.