Technology is an integral part of the curriculum at Hornsby Heights Public School. The school community is committed to ensuring that latest technology is available for use in the classroom. All classrooms are equipped with the latest computers for teacher and student use. There is also
access to classroom computer pods and a library research lab.
Computer Lab
A computer teacher works in our modern computer room where every child in every class has use of their own computer.
Computer labs are also used by class teachers during the week.
Interactive Whiteboards
Installed in every classroom and provide innovative and interactive lessons that engage student learning.
Connected Classrooms – Video Conferencing
Staff have access to this facility that provides opportunities for our students to interact with other students in other schools and to listen to and seek the advice of experts from around the world.
Technology Program
All students from Kindergarten to Year 6 have a weekly computer lesson with a specialist computer teacher allowing children to develop and explore the world of information technology.
Programs include:
-Animation labs: Opportunity for students to created stop motion animation using digital cameras.
-Web design: Upper primary students utilise web design software to create their own website for the Department of Education Annual Web Design competition.
-Quest Atlantis: 3D multi-user learning environment where student conduct rich inquiry-based explorations
-Digital Storytelling: Students combine text, images and narration to create interactive stories
-Access to software Reading Eggs, Mathletics, Spellodrome, Kidpix, 2Create a Storyand 2Animate