⁦Girvan Academy⁩

⁦Girvan Academy⁩

The new Teaching Bursary Scheme will open for applications in June for 2023/24. It provides £20,000 to re-train as teachers in Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Home Economics, Computing and Technological Education. It will also now include Gaelic. For more▶️ow.ly/9KJu50Osgjx

⁦Girvan Academy⁩

📣 Do you know any students aged between 14-17 interested in #cybersecurity & #technology? There is still time to register for CyberFirst's FREE summer courses. These courses will develop skills & give practical insights into your digital world. ➡️bit.ly/42XMYqL

Great start to Environmental Science STEM Skills Week Dumfries House Thanks to princes trust and Ayrshire Rivers Trust helping us learn about soil testing and freshwater ecology (kick sampling and electrofishing) A fantastic environment in which to learn. Girvan Academy

The National Cyber Security Centre NCSC UK & Education Scotland Digital Learning and Teaching visited Girvan Academy presenting South Ayrshire South Ayrshire Council Education schools with their #CyberFirst awards. A 1st for Scotland! Thanks for helping celebrate our commitment to Cyber education. CyberScotland

Great to have former Head of Cyber at BT and Girvan Academy alumnus Dave McClure visit us today to talk all things Cyber and career paths with our Computing Science & Cyber Security students. South Ayrshire Council Education Digital Learning and Teaching

When analysing approaches to data security for SQA Computing team NPA Cyber Security, students should compare physical, perimeter and internal network security. “How I Rob Banks” by freakyclown is a great read and resource to learn about social engineering and physical security.

On November 3, Dewar Cyber Consulting Ltd. Abertay cyberQuarter Girvan Academy and Scottish Government will host the first #Cyber912 designed for secondary students in Girvan, Scotland. If your school is from South, East and North Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway, register at the link! form.jotform.com/231983062943360

Do you work in security, technology or IT? Have you recently experienced a cyberattack in your business? Then consider sharing your expertise on a judging panel for the #Cyber912 Challenge for S5&6 students. ➡️Register: form.jotform.com/231983062943360 Girvan Academy

We're so excited to launch the #CyberFirst Girls Competition today. Girls in Year 8 (England & Wales), S2 (Scotland) and Year 9 (NI) will team up to take on challenges, win great prizes and be crowned champions. Get a team together 👇 ncsc.gov.uk/news/teachers-…

How time flies! Only 1 month to go until the Schools #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge. We know a few schools expressed interest, but in order to not miss out, we have extended the deadline for another week until 📅 October 9th, 2023. ➡️Register asap here: form.jotform.com/231983062943360

The #CyberFirst Girls Competition is designed to help girls turn a passion for tech into a career in cyber security. With the chance to win cash prizes, laptops and more, it’s great for schools too. Register now: ncsc.gov.uk/cyberfirst/gir…

#CSScotland23 Computing Science Live Lessons between 6th-10th November for Scottish learners and educators.... See thread

1 week to go until the #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge! We cannot wait to welcome S5 & S6 level pupils to Girvan Academy to analyse and debate real-world cyber-crisis situations. Hear from ScotlandIs' CEO, Karen Meechan & how they are playing a crucial role in supporting the event.

The Schools' #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge has begun. Good luck to all the competing teams from South West Educational Improvement Collaborative Dewar Cyber Consulting Ltd. Atlantic Council Cyber Statecraft ScotlandIS Scottish Government South Ayrshire Council Education

Our keynote speaker David Colombo at the Schools' #Cyber912 Strategy Challenge. What an inspiration! 🙌 Dewar Cyber Consulting Ltd. Atlantic Council Cyber Statecraft ScotlandIS Scottish Government South Ayrshire Council Education

It was a pleasure supporting the delivery of the NCSC UK #CyberFirst #Trailblazers course to the fantastic S1 pupils of Ayr Academy A special mention to Mrs Kay who led the way! Digital Learning and Teaching South Ayrshire Council Education SAC Digital Learning #CyberFirstSchools

Our Study Support webinars will run Monday-Wednesday w/b 18th December as detailed below and the full programme will recommence w/b 9th January. Thank you to all the learners who have engaged with the programme so far this year. Education Scotland #NeLO #StudySupport #SeniorPhase