Computing Department News 24-25
Computing
Robotics Club
Tuesdays (12:15 – 13:15)
College is expanding its robotics program with the addition of two Robomaster Robots to our
existing collection of VEX Robots. These cutting-edge tools open the door to incredible
opportunities for hands-on learning, creativity, and teamwork. These competitions challenge
participants to design, build, and program innovative robots to complete exciting tasks,
fostering skills in engineering, coding, and problem-solving.
Computing
WorldSkills UK Competitions are back!
March 28 2025
The competitions are designed by industry experts and help young people grow personally and
professionally by developing their technical and employability skills.
Bedford College, along with the Computing Department, is eager to sponsor anyone interested in
participating. If you'd like to join, simply complete the College registration form.
Or you
can contact Anna Day, Daniel Hulatt or Christian Nunez
Computing
Student Development Conference
March 25 2025
Students will need to register using the Link below for the mobile app. If they want to use the
web rather then app they will need to use the link below.
Agenda:
- Agenda document link
Registration links:
- Website application link
- Mobile application link
Computing
Grand opening of the Digital Hub
January 29 2025
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new Digital Hub, located in the
LRC.Computing students spent the morning with Extreme Networks who delivered several interesting
talks, and ran competitions to win a variety of prizes. The representatives from Extreme
Networks were very impressed by the students who participated, and particularly those students
who confidently delivered presentations during a 'Dragon's Den' style competition to design a
smartwatch.
Location: CT-506 (Digital Hub, LRC)
Computing
T-Levels Award
December 05 2024
Umaya Ali, a T-Level Student took home the T-Level Student of the Year in Computing award. She
battled off strong competition from a number of other students, but her tenacity, dedication and
her drive to improve the course for her peers outlined her as a clear winner. It's extremely
well deserved, and we're all proud of her achievements in her T-Level qualification.
Department
Christmas Holly Jumper week
December 09 2024
Make the Christmas bright and jollu for everyone. Your small food donation can make a big
difference. Any food items with long shelf life would be greatly appretiated.
9th December to 13th December
All the food items will be collected at the Student Service.
Computing
Students of the Year Awards ceremony
September 05 2024
The prestigious event, which was supported by Platinum Sponsor Aegis Support Services and Silver
Sponsor
Mindful Education, celebrated seventeen separate awards, plus the award for Outstanding Student
of the
Year which was won by Ifrat Kaium, who is studying for a Pearson BTEC Level 2 First Extended
Certificate
in Information and Creative Technology.
English
Your English GSCE Restits dates are now availiable
November 2024
You can resit GCSE Math in autumn. For all other exams, you'll need to take them next year
during the
usual exam period.
Paper 1 - 6th of November
Paper 2 - 8th of November
Paper 3 - 11th of November
Maths
Your Math GSCE Restits dates are now availiable
November 2024
You can resit GCSE Math in autumn. For all other exams, you'll need to take them next year
during the
usual exam period.
Paper 1 - 6th of November
Paper 2 - 8th of November
Paper 3 - 11th of November
Computing
Student Development Conference
March 10 2024
Students from all the levels were attending to one of the biggest Student's Development
Conference for our
department.The conference was put together by Anil S. and the Computing Department. It has hold
a diverse
range of topics from the benefits of the apprentices.
