Head of Computing – Andrew Boulle
Welcome to the world of information and computing at Chesterhouse. Teaching this syllabus within the Cambridge curriculum is a rewarding experience for both my team of teachers and colleagues as well as the children that we work with everyday. Our children are immersed in a range of exciting lessons and projects such as web design and projects around programming. The Cambridge curriculum aims to instil in its pupils a sound approach to problem solving and an ability to programme. This is where this syllabus is so much more rewarding in comparison to other computing curricula. For the pupil that is an ardent computer enthusiast it teaches them to be more than well prepared for tertiary education and for those that take this subject to acquire computer skills it certainly gives them many advantages when presenting, researching and organising their work.
We have two well equipped computer labs at Chesterhouse – one in the Junior School section and one in the College in a very dedicated manner and makes lessons interesting and fun as well as preparing our senior pupils for the international examinations that we write. We ensure that teaching in the Junior School is streamlined into the syllabus in the High School.
We most certainly look forward to teaching your child this very worth while subject.
Mr Andrew Boulle
BA (HMS/ Psychology)
Extensive international travel and corporate experience in computer technology and software technology
The Cambridge Computer Studies syllabus enables pupils to develop an interest in computing and gain confidence in the use of computers. Pupils develop an understanding of the broad range of computer applications, in order to improve their understanding of the power and versatility of the computer and the benefits of its use, but also its limitations and potential disadvantages. Cambridge Computer Studies is an ideal foundation for further study at AS Level, and the skills learnt can also be used in other areas of study and in everyday life.
Johan Snyman
