Borestone and Doune Primary Schools have been recognised for their excellence in digital technology in teaching and learning by the national awards programme Digital Schools Awards Scotland.
The award is supported by Hewlett Packard, Microsoft and Intel, and is awarded to schools who offer access to the digital classroom at an early age so that their children develop the skills and experience to succeed in the digital future.
Borestone Primary received praise for their planning for digital literacy progression across all subjects, support for special needs pupils that has been provided remotely via technology when the teacher was unable to be physically present, and the range of clubs and support for students to explore their own interests.
Doune Primary was commended for having a school environment which is rich in technology and is fully integrated into learning and teaching. A particular strength of the school was said to be the involvement of a team of students, the ‘Digital Ninjas’, working alongside key staff to form a decision making and support body for technology. This includes mentoring and teaching other students.
Education Convenor Susan McGill said, “Congratulations to both Borestone and Doune Primary on receiving this award. Each school has clearly demonstrated that it is using Information Communication Technology to benefit the children and will continue to develop its digital programmes in the future.
“In today’s society, digital skills are becoming more and more crucial to so many roles, and Stirling Council is committed to giving our young people as many opportunities to obtain the skills they need to go on to positive destinations like further education and employment.”