Principal Teacher of Computing Science and Business Education @GirvanAcademy. @Raspberry_Pi Certified Educator. Computing/CyberSec/Data/GamesDev
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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.
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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
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22 Nov 2023
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
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Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
3 Nov 2023
Our keynote speaker @david_colombo_ at the Schools' #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge. What an inspiration! 🙌
@dewarcyber @AtlanticCouncil @CyberStatecraft @scotlandis @scotgov
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Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
3 Nov 2023
The Schools' #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge has begun. Good luck to all the competing teams from @SWEIC_RIC
@dewarcyber @AtlanticCouncil @CyberStatecraft @scotlandis @scotgov
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Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
28 Oct 2023
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.
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Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
25 Oct 2023
#CSScotland23 Computing Science Live Lessons between 6th-10th November for Scottish learners and educators.... See thread
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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/girls…
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Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
2 Oct 2023
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/23198306294…
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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-en…
ALT Graphic with text: "CyberFirst Girls Competition 2023/24"
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Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
31 Aug 2023
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/23198306294…
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Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
12 Aug 2023
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/23198306294…
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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.
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28 Jun 2023
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
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14 Jun 2023
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
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12 Jun 2023
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
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Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
8 Jun 2023
📣 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
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Computing Science @ Girvan Academy retweeted
19 May 2023
The new Teaching Bursary Scheme will open for applications in June for 2023/24.
It provides £20,000 to re-train as teachers in Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Home Economics, Computing and Technological Education. It will also now include Gaelic.
For more▶️ow.ly/9KJu50Osgjx
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