--- title: "Blog" url: "https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/index/tag:computing" school: "Brookside Primary School" --- # Blog [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2718.jpeg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-21-16-06-globetrotting-from-the-classroom-year-5-explore-the-oceans) 21 May #### [Globetrotting from the Classroom: Year 5 Explore the Oceans!](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-21-16-06-globetrotting-from-the-classroom-year-5-explore-the-oceans) Our iPads transformed into virtual windows to the world this week as Year 5 used Google Earth to deep-dive into the planet's vast oceans! The classroom was filled with gasps of amazement as the children navigated the digital globe, zooming in to explore the stark differences between underwater… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4020.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-12-08-01-year-2-computing) 12 Feb #### [Year 2 - Computing](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-12-08-01-year-2-computing) We have accessed a “Moon Landing Coding Adventure” provided by Get.with.the.program online. We learned how algorithms are a set of instructions that enable an object such as a rocket to move or “launch” across the computer screen. We then, used Espresso Coding to move our rockets, asteroids and… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/image.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-10-11-27-ks2-explore-online-safety-and-the-use-of-ai-on-safer-internet-day) 10 Feb #### [KS2 Explore Online Safety and the Use of AI on Safer Internet Day](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-10-11-27-ks2-explore-online-safety-and-the-use-of-ai-on-safer-internet-day) Today, KS2 pupils took part in Safer Internet Day, joining children across the UK to learn how to stay safe and make positive choices online. As part of the day, pupils engaged with a [BBC Bitesize](chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0) Safer Internet Day Live Lesson, which helped them explore how technology and artificial… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/62c8346c-ceb0-4469-b0fa-a7385b4b5b78.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-28-15-40-investigating-melting-points) 28 Jan #### [Investigating Melting Points ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-28-15-40-investigating-melting-points) This week, Year 4 put their research skills to the test by using the internet to find out the melting points of different materials. Working… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_8193.jpeg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-21-04-51-year-5-s-block-coding) 21 Nov #### [Year 5's Block Coding](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-21-04-51-year-5-s-block-coding) Today, Year 5 used block coding to create their own mini racing games. They programmed a car to move, speed up and slow down, then tested and tweaked their code to get the timing just right. The class loved watching their cars zip across the screen as they learned how small changes in code… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/pro-36vVIDkS.jpeg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-13-04-14-y6-programming) 13 Nov #### [Y6 Programming](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-13-04-14-y6-programming) Well done to Y6! We had great fun with our friends from 'EDT' in a 'programming' workshop today. The children found out about STEM and the exciting careers available to them in the future before getting their eager hands on the OZOBOTS! These mini robots were an instant hit and the class were… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0215%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-24-11-17-00-year-1-computing) 24 Oct #### [Year 1 Computing](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-24-11-17-00-year-1-computing) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_3638%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-22-07-31-00-y2-safer-internet) 22 Oct #### [Y2 - Safer Internet](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-22-07-31-00-y2-safer-internet) Year 2 have been exploring the internet in a range of contexts and have been learning about the importance of keeping personal information private. Knowledge: Recognise common uses of information technology beyond school and use information safely and respectfully. Skills: to explain what a… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5943%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-09-12-38-00-ict) 9 Oct #### [ICT ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-09-12-38-00-ict) We had a lot of fun using word to make documents about seals yesterday in the media suite. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/thumbnail_IMG_7211(1).jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-07-01-14-50-00-exploring-our-local-area-with-google-earth) 1 Jul #### [Exploring Our Local Area with Google Earth!](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-07-01-14-50-00-exploring-our-local-area-with-google-earth) Today in Year 4, we went on a virtual adventure using **Google Earth** to explore **Great Sutton** and **Ellesmere Port**! We spotted **physical features** like rivers, fields, and woodlands, and compared them to **human features** such as roads, schools, and the Blue Planet Aquarium. The children loved finding… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_9952%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-05-22-09-47-00-y1-computing) 22 May #### [Y1 Computing ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-05-22-09-47-00-y1-computing) Making a fact file using digital literacy skills. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_3048.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-05-22-08-16-00-y2-internet-safety) 22 May #### [Y2- Internet Safety](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-05-22-08-16-00-y2-internet-safety) Year 2 have been learning how to be kind online. They considered ways in which they could themselves safe online. Children explored a range of different scenarios and responded to them using the motto "Stop, close and tell". 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