Two Ada Lovelace students gain work placements at IBM
Two of our Year 10 students were fortunate enough to be invited to complete a week's work experience at tech giant IBM last week, thanks to our close working relationship with IBM and P-Tech. Here is their account of the week.
A week of work experience at an international tech giant. How was…
Year 10 Computer Science students learn about Cyber Security from KPMG
On Wednesday 4th May, KPMG conducted a cyber security workshop at Ada Lovelace school for computer science year 10 students. The cyber session included an introduction to cyber, various work streams in cyber security, laws and responsibilities (such as GDPR and Computer misuse act 1990) and a…
Year 10 Computer Science students get 'work-ready' with IBM
This term, the year 10s have been working on their Work Readiness IBM badge which supports their learning on CV writing and what should and should not be included on a CV. These skills are essential when preparing for the world of work, and the experience and support from the IBMers when…
Year 10 Computer Science students visit Bletchley Park
The Year 10 Computer Science students visited Bletchley Park on 3rd March to explore the site's historical significance of code breaking during the Second World War.
Upon arrival, the students were immediately plunged into a hands-on workshop where they were able to work in groups to decipher a…
IBM Professional Skills workshop
This term, the year 10s have been working on their Professional Skills IBM badge which supports their learning on presenting with purpose, interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively and creative thinking skills. All of these skills are vital when entering the world of work and so exploring…
P-TECH programme featured in CCS Insight article
CCS Insight's latest article Democratizing Tech Education for the Digital Economy discusses how we can future-proof the next-generation workforce and features the IBM P-TECH programme and Ada Lovelace CofE High School.
It mentions how "P-TECH is billed as a pathway to technology, providing…
Year 10 cohort set up with IBM SkillsBuild accounts
Year 10 cohort set up with IBM SkillsBuild accounts
This term, the year 10 cohort have been set up with the IBM SkillsBuild accounts to enable them to complete a range of badges. They have been allocated a 'Work place ready' module as well as a 'Computer Science' module. The professional skills…
Ada Lovelace partners with IBM for for P-TECH
Ada Lovelace CofE High School prides itself on offering students a curriculum with a specialism in Digital Technology.
As such, the school is thrilled to announce its brand new collaboration with IBM. We will be working with IBM to offer students the innovative Pathways in Technology programme,…
Dame Alice Hudson's Blog
This blog captures our historical records of what happened during the school building project. We moved into the new building in September 2020 and Ada Lovelace CofE High School was officially opened by the Bishop of London. You can read more about the official opening here.
31st August…
Building Progress
29th June 2020
The building project remains on track for handover and occupation by the school in September. Following a recent visit by several members of staff a short video was produced which gives a taste of what the building will look like when completed and showing the latest progress…
Building Progress
22nd May 2020
Progress on site remains rapid and priority is being given to the completion of the main teaching floors in order to be able to accommodate all 450 Ada Lovelace students in September.
It is really encouraging to see decorating completed in classrooms as well as carpeting,…
Lockdown Building update
20th April 2020
We are glad to be able to report that Kier Construction have been able to remain at work during the lockdown, in line with government guidance to the construction industry on appropriate Health & Safety measures.
The teams are making very good progress and some classrooms…
