Computing Science @ Girvan Academy

Thanks @scotcyberawards for a great evening. It was an honour to accept not only your “Cyber Educator” award but also the recognition as “Champion of Champions”, especially with all the fantastic finalists. I was delighted to take home the awards to @girvanacademy @SACEducation.

Our Study Support webinars will run Monday-Wednesday w/b 18th December as detailed below and the full programme will recommence w/b 9th January. Thank you to all the learners who have engaged with the programme so far this year. @EducationScot #NeLO #StudySupport #SeniorPhase

@girvanacademy proud be the first #CyberFirstSchools Gold award 🥇 school in Scotland. @NCSC @DigiLearnScot @SACEducation @GCHQ

It was a pleasure supporting the delivery of the @NCSC #CyberFirst #Trailblazers course to the fantastic S1 pupils of @Ayr_Academy2016 A special mention to Mrs Kay who led the way! @DigiLearnScot @SACEducation @SACTechDigital #CyberFirstSchools

Our keynote speaker @david_colombo_ at the Schools' #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge. What an inspiration! 🙌 @dewarcyber @AtlanticCouncil @CyberStatecraft @scotlandis @scotgov @SACEducation

@girvanacademy all set to host a worlds 1st for schools #Cyber912 Schools Event. @AtlanticCouncil @SACEducation @dewarcyber @ScotGovEdu @DigiLearnScot

The Schools' #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge has begun. Good luck to all the competing teams from @SWEIC_RIC @dewarcyber @AtlanticCouncil @CyberStatecraft @scotlandis @scotgov @SACEducation

1 week to go until the #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge! We cannot wait to welcome S5 & S6 level pupils to @girvanacademy to analyse and debate real-world cyber-crisis situations. Hear from ScotlandIs' CEO, Karen Meechan & how they are playing a crucial role in supporting the event.

#CSScotland23 Computing Science Live Lessons between 6th-10th November for Scottish learners and educators.... See thread

The #CyberFirst Girls Competition is designed to help girls turn a passion for tech into a career in cyber security. With the chance to win cash prizes, laptops and more, it’s great for schools too. Register now: ncsc.gov.uk/cyberfirst/gir…

How time flies! Only 1 month to go until the Schools #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge. We know a few schools expressed interest, but in order to not miss out, we have extended the deadline for another week until 📅 October 9th, 2023. ➡️Register asap here: form.jotform.com/231983062943360

We're so excited to launch the #CyberFirst Girls Competition today. Girls in Year 8 (England & Wales), S2 (Scotland) and Year 9 (NI) will team up to take on challenges, win great prizes and be crowned champions. Get a team together 👇 ncsc.gov.uk/news/teachers-…

Do you work in security, technology or IT? Have you recently experienced a cyberattack in your business? Then consider sharing your expertise on a judging panel for the #Cyber912 Challenge for S5&6 students. ➡️Register: form.jotform.com/231983062943360 @girvanacademy

On November 3, @dewarcyber @AbertayCQ @girvanacademy and @scotgov will host the first #Cyber912 designed for secondary students in Girvan, Scotland. If your school is from South, East and North Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway, register at the link! form.jotform.com/231983062943360

When analysing approaches to data security for @SQAComputing NPA Cyber Security, students should compare physical, perimeter and internal network security. “How I Rob Banks” by @_Freakyclown_ is a great read and resource to learn about social engineering and physical security.

Great to have former Head of Cyber at BT and @girvanacademy alumnus Dave McClure visit us today to talk all things Cyber and career paths with our Computing Science & Cyber Security students. @SACEducation @DigiLearnScot

The National Cyber Security Centre @NCSC & Education Scotland @DigiLearnScot visited @girvanacademy presenting South Ayrshire @SACEducation schools with their #CyberFirst awards. A 1st for Scotland! Thanks for helping celebrate our commitment to Cyber education. @CyberResScot

Great start to Environmental Science STEM Skills Week @Dumfries_House Thanks to @PrincesFound and @AyrshireRT helping us learn about soil testing and freshwater ecology (kick sampling and electrofishing) A fantastic environment in which to learn. @girvanacademy

📣 Do you know any students aged between 14-17 interested in #cybersecurity & #technology? There is still time to register for CyberFirst's FREE summer courses. These courses will develop skills & give practical insights into your digital world. ➡️bit.ly/42XMYqL

@SACTechDigital @SACEducation @AJOBPickard Congratulations Amanda 🎉

So proud of this amazing woman, she was a winner in my eyes anyway! How lucky is @SACEducation to have the #ScotEdAwards Digital Innovator of the Year @AJOBPickard work with staff and pupils

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