--- title: "Blog by Tag: Computing" url: "https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/tag/computing" school: "St. Andrew's CE Primary School" --- # Blog by Tag: Computing [![Image of First Steps in Computing: Exploring Our New Chromebooks!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/EDF3DAF6-286D-46CA-9F0C-20074924F412.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-15-02-first-steps-in-computing-exploring-our-new-chromebooks) 18 September 2026 #### [First Steps in Computing: Exploring Our New Chromebooks!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-15-02-first-steps-in-computing-exploring-our-new-chromebooks) Excitement was in the air this week as Maple Class got to use our brand-new chromebooks for the very first time! **What We Learned:** 1. **Logging On:** Every child practised finding and typing their own unique username and password. This is a huge milestone for building independent digital… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-15-02-first-steps-in-computing-exploring-our-new-chromebooks) [![Image of Oak Class Begins Exciting Stop Motion Animation Project Using iPads](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0442.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-27-13-45-oak-class-begins-exciting-stop-motion-animation-project-using-ipads) 27 February 2026 #### [Oak Class Begins Exciting Stop Motion Animation Project Using iPads](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-27-13-45-oak-class-begins-exciting-stop-motion-animation-project-using-ipads) This term, Oak Class has embarked on an exciting journey into the world of stop motion animation, using iPads to bring their stories and ideas to life. Stop motion animation is a fantastic way for our children to develop their communication skills, creativity, and technical knowledge. It… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-27-13-45-oak-class-begins-exciting-stop-motion-animation-project-using-ipads) [![Image of Oak Class Coding Adventure: Learning with Microbits](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1423.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-23-14-27-oak-class-coding-adventure-learning-with-microbits) 23 January 2026 #### [Oak Class Coding Adventure: Learning with Microbits](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-23-14-27-oak-class-coding-adventure-learning-with-microbits) At St. Andrew’s CE Primary School, we are always excited to embrace new ways of learning, especially when it comes to technology and coding. Recently, Oak Class had a fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of coding using Microbits, thanks to our very own pupil expert who led the… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-23-14-27-oak-class-coding-adventure-learning-with-microbits) [![Image of Beep Boop: Robot Routes!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/80BE44CE-2934-49E5-A6DB-33960FA2246E.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-19-14-58-beep-boop-robot-routes) 19 January 2026 #### [Beep Boop: Robot Routes!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-19-14-58-beep-boop-robot-routes) This week, Reception turned into a room full of programmers! We’ve been learning how to give clear commands to our robots to help them find their way. **Think Like a Robot** Before we even touched our paper robots, we had to become the robots! Working in pairs, the children took turns being the… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-19-14-58-beep-boop-robot-routes) [![Image of Mondrian Masterpieces on the iPad!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/AAB594F6-37DA-412B-8163-C151BDC167EE.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-18-03-25-mondrian-masterpieces-on-the-ipad) 18 November 2025 #### [Mondrian Masterpieces on the iPad!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-18-03-25-mondrian-masterpieces-on-the-ipad) This week in Computing, we crossed over into the art world and took inspiration from the famous Dutch artist, Piet Mondrian! Mondrian's style is simple but striking: he used only straight lines, squares, and rectangles, painted with the primary colours (red, yellow, and blue), plus black and… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-18-03-25-mondrian-masterpieces-on-the-ipad) [![Image of Maple Class Gets Creative: Digital Portraits with Paint.z!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/CAD86D5E-8E62-49A8-ADDE-4324D789E47D.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-10-02-59-maple-class-gets-creative-digital-portraits-with-paint-z) 10 November 2025 #### [Maple Class Gets Creative: Digital Portraits with Paint.z!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-10-02-59-maple-class-gets-creative-digital-portraits-with-paint-z) This week in Computing, Maple Class turned into a digital art studio! We explored how we can use an iPad to create brilliant paintings using a fun software application called Paint.z. The challenge? To create a self-portrait—a digital painting of their own face! The children loved getting… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-10-02-59-maple-class-gets-creative-digital-portraits-with-paint-z) [![Image of Stop animation ](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_3743.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-05-03-15-stop-animation) 5 November 2025 #### [Stop animation ](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-05-03-15-stop-animation) The children created flip books showing off their stop animation skills. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-05-03-15-stop-animation) [![Image of Exploring Technology in the Classroom](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/C9D691C7-3D90-4EF0-80A7-C7B8DA37D461.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-09-09-15-12-00-exploring-technology-in-the-classroom) 9 September 2025 #### [Exploring Technology in the Classroom](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-09-09-15-12-00-exploring-technology-in-the-classroom) In Computing this week, the children had a brilliant time learning all about technology. Together, we discovered that technology is anything made by people to help us do something. To put this into practice, the children went on a technology hunt around the classroom. They worked so well and… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-09-09-15-12-00-exploring-technology-in-the-classroom) [![Image of Temperature testing with Micro:bits](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6626.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-06-18-09-37-00-temperature-testing-with-micro-bits) 18 June 2025 #### [Temperature testing with Micro:bits](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-06-18-09-37-00-temperature-testing-with-micro-bits) Building on their coding knowledge, the class decided to test the temperature in different parts of the school. Some created warnings using their Micro:bits if the temperature rise above a certain level. Very practical idea in the heat. Some examples of the children’s… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-06-18-09-37-00-temperature-testing-with-micro-bits) [![Image of Coding Creators in Class 1](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/751C2EAB-49DF-4ED9-AAF3-E3B81746E492.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-06-05-14-47-00-coding-creators-in-class-1) 5 June 2025 #### [Coding Creators in Class 1](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-06-05-14-47-00-coding-creators-in-class-1) This week, Class 1 stepped into the world of **computer programming** with a super fun session using **ScratchJr** on the iPads! The children explored how to **create simple algorithms** by programming characters to move, turn and even jump across the screen. They experimented with different **sequences of…** [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-06-05-14-47-00-coding-creators-in-class-1) [![Image of Microbit](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6608.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-06-04-16-31-00-microbit) 4 June 2025 #### [Microbit](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-06-04-16-31-00-microbit) Revisiting how Microbits work and creating simple code. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-06-04-16-31-00-microbit) [![Image of Computing: pictograms and tally charts](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/1177EA83-11F3-4A89-A496-68FD0B38F9CF.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-03-06-15-11-00-computing-pictograms-and-tally-charts) 6 March 2025 #### [Computing: pictograms and tally charts](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-03-06-15-11-00-computing-pictograms-and-tally-charts) This term in Computing our focus is on collecting data and information through pictograms. So far, in the unit, we have looked at collecting data through drawing tally charts, we then used our tally charts to answer questions about the information. This week we have learned about what a… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-03-06-15-11-00-computing-pictograms-and-tally-charts) ![St. Andrew's CE Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/images/logo/St-Andrews-footer-logo.png) ### St. Andrew's CE Primary School Main Street Clifton Campville Tamworth B79 0AP 01827 373 266 © Copyright 2024–2026 St. Andrew's CE Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/images/splash/Screenshot_2026-09-21_2.46.56_PM.png)