Digital Technology

Technology is changing the world at an extraordinary pace. The question is not whether our girls will use technology, but how they will use it. Will they simply consume it, or will they help shape what comes next?

At St Christopher’s, digital technology is about curiosity, creativity and problem-solving. Girls learn to use technology thoughtfully and responsibly, developing the confidence to navigate an increasingly digital world. Alongside practical skills, they learn to make informed decisions, understand their online responsibilities and appreciate the impact technology can have on school, work and everyday life.

We want our pupils to see technology as a tool for exploration and innovation. Whether researching a new idea, collaborating with classmates or presenting their learning in imaginative ways, girls discover how digital skills can support learning across the curriculum and beyond.

Most importantly, we encourage girls to become creators, not just consumers, of technology. Programming begins in Year 1 with Bee Bots and develops through Scratch and Logo before progressing to programming VEX robots in Year 6. Along the way, pupils create films, design 3D models using CAD software, build collaboratively in Minecraft, produce stop-motion animations and develop eye-catching posters and presentations.

Through these experiences, girls learn to think critically, solve problems creatively and approach new technologies with confidence and curiosity. We believe these are the skills that will help them thrive, whatever the future may bring.