Having purchased a whole computer room of new
computers was a very exciting milestone in the
life of our school. St
Joseph's is a small school of 267 pupils and is
a happy, progressive thinking school that has
achieved a lot on tight budgets. Knowledge
network certainly met our needs for an IT
curriculum for our pupils, not only from the
point of view of cost but also from the
integration of computer skills and acceleration
of the pupils learning curve.
Our learners love their
computer time and certainly are reaping the
benefits of the three years we have been in
partnership with Knowledge Network. It is
amazing to see the creativity and standard of
work that is being achieved.
The one huge success is the
fact that all our staff are accredited
presenters and are moving in knowledge with
their classes. Don't take the computer time of
any staff member or class that is not on as all
enjoy their time at computers.
The learners feel Knowledge
Network is cool, a highlight of their week and
always different. It allows for creativity
within the area of learning of a specific
presentation.
Our children have certainly
grown in confidence within themselves and have
become computer literate very quickly. The
skills gained have prepared our senior class for
High School. It is wonderful to see our Pre
Primary children's faces as they realise they
can complete a task.
One of our senior pupils
arrived in grade 7 with no computer skills at
all, three terms later she is able to navigate
herself around fairly competently, this has had
a huge impact on her confidence and self esteem.
The staff of Knowledge Network
have been so supportive and certainly walk the
extra mile to accommodate and nurture our
school. We certainly have made the right choice
in presenting this fabulous IT programme at our
school. Knowledge Network has made a difference
and I am sure will continue to do so in the
future.
Mr Peter du Preez
Principal
St Joseph's R.C. School
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St Joseph's Computer Class |
Group work in the OBE Room |