An Erskine primary school has achieved three national digital learning awards.
St Anne's Primary School received the awards from Education Scotland. The three awards are Digital Schools Award, Digital Wellbeing Award, and the Equitable Creative Coding Award.
Teaching staff are committed to supporting children to learn digitally across the curriculum. Pupils learn how to code, use robotics and keep safe online.
Digital technology helps pupils develop key skills and is used across Renfrewshire schools. Children learn to build critical-thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills.
One pupil said:
We use digital technology for all different things in our school, such as coding. I’ve learned how to use Google slides and docs. We did a full course on being safe online and not clicking on stuff you don’t know what it is.
Another pupil added:
With digital, you can do so many things and sometimes it’s just fun things like Reading Eggs that can help make your reading and writing better.
Claire MacKenzie, Headteacher, said:
We are incredibly proud to have achieved all three digital awards. These awards reflect the hard work, creativity and enthusiasm of our pupils and staff. Digital technology enhances learning across our school. It helps children develop the skills they need for learning and as part of daily life.
Councillor Emma Rodden, Renfrewshire Council’s Education Convener, said:
This is a fantastic achievement for St Anne's Primary School. Everyone involved should be so proud. Achieving three awards at once shows how committed staff are to supporting children. Digital technology opens up a world of learning for young people. It helps them develop confidence and the skills they need for learning.