Ladies’ College still a Showcase school for IT
THE Ladies’ College is taking a step into the future as it renews its status as a Microsoft Showcase School, recognising a student-centred approach to understanding new technologies.
A hybrid approach to teaching combining in person teaching with technology has seen students obtain Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and have even been learning with virtual reality technology.
‘I am delighted The Ladies’ College has been recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School for the second year in a row. With technology ever-changing and improving, we are constantly working on ensuring that our students are receiving the best IT education they can,’ said Paul Beasley, head of IT.
As well as receiving Microsoft Office Specialist certification, the pupils are able to take industry-standard expert qualifications in Word, Excel and Access through online courses and exams, making The Ladies’ College the only school in the Channel Islands to offer this.
Students are also given the opportunity to sit Adobe courses and gain certification in Photoshop and Illustrator.
‘We work tirelessly to ensure our students have access to ever-changing technology and we are offering subjects and extra-curricular options that support them as they enter the world of work, whether it be next year or in 10 years’ time,’ said director of studies Howard Barnes.
Alongside its status as a Microsoft Showcase School, The Ladies’ College has been ranked 85th in the Best Independent School (I)GCSE Telegraph rankings and 127th in the Best Independent School A-level Telegraph rankings, across the UK, making it the highest ranking school in Guernsey.
‘I’m proud of The Ladies’ College for this recognition but also for our placement in the UK rankings,’ said Mr Barnes.
Most teachers at the school are now Microsoft innovative educators, with some aiming to be recognised at expert level and others having sat examinations to become Microsoft certified educators.
