--- title: "Blog" url: "https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/index/tag:computing-science" school: "English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland)" --- # Blog [![Image of Scratch Soundtrack](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2449.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-16-14-34-scratch-soundtrack) 16 September 2026 #### [Scratch Soundtrack](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-16-14-34-scratch-soundtrack) Today the children built on their skills using Scratch. We started by discussing different genres and the type of music associated with them. We then created our own soundtracks, adjusting the tempo and the notes used. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-16-14-34-scratch-soundtrack) [![Image of Tinkering with Scratch](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2422.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-09-14-54-tinkering-with-scratch) 9 September 2026 #### [Tinkering with Scratch](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-09-14-54-tinkering-with-scratch) We have used Scratch to explore the capabilities of different musical elements. The children tinkered with different sprites to create different sounds. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-09-14-54-tinkering-with-scratch) [![Image of Pixels](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2247.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-09-14-47-pixels) 9 June 2026 #### [Pixels](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-09-14-47-pixels) As part of our Computing lessons, we have been looking at how data is transferred using binary code. We then created our own pixel art to reflect how computers use code to represent the colour of each pixel in an image. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-09-14-47-pixels) [![Image of Binary Code](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2219.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-04-29-16-45-binary-code) 29 April 2026 #### [Binary Code](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-04-29-16-45-binary-code) In Computing, the children have been exploring binary code. We looked at how the digits 0 and 1 are used to communicate commands or data. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-04-29-16-45-binary-code) [![Image of Computing-Year 1 ](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_3070.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-01-26-14-53-computing-year-1) 26 January 2026 #### [Computing-Year 1 ](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-01-26-14-53-computing-year-1) ## Year 1-Computing This week the children will be using the chromebooks in class. They will learn how to develop their mouse skills. The children will use the sketchpad app to design their own picture using click and drag skills. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-01-26-14-53-computing-year-1) [![Image of Learning about networks ](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6577.JPG)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2025-12-05-02-21-learning-about-networks) 5 December 2025 #### [Learning about networks ](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2025-12-05-02-21-learning-about-networks) This term we have been learning about networks and their components. We have created presentations to explain how networks operate and the roles of the server, router , wireless access points and firewalls. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2025-12-05-02-21-learning-about-networks) [![Image of Web Crawlers](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1344.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2025-10-22-15-46-00-web-crawlers) 22 October 2025 #### [Web Crawlers](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2025-10-22-15-46-00-web-crawlers) The children have been learning about how search engines work. In groups, they explored the playground in order to gather information about a range of books and work in a similar way to a search engine. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2025-10-22-15-46-00-web-crawlers) [![Image of Web Quest](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1176(1).jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2025-09-25-13-43-00-web-quest) 25 September 2025 #### [Web Quest](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2025-09-25-13-43-00-web-quest) Today the children discovered how to quickly find relevant information on a specific topic using search engines. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2025-09-25-13-43-00-web-quest) [![Image of Computing](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0416.JPG)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2025-03-17-15-52-00-computing) 17 March 2025 #### [Computing](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2025-03-17-15-52-00-computing) ## Staying Safe Online Today in computing, we discussed the pros and cons of being online. We then looked through some scenarios and discussed how this would make us feel. We designed a poster for younger children to help them know what they can do to stay safe online. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2025-03-17-15-52-00-computing) [![Image of Tinkering with Scratch music elements ](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0650.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2024-11-22-15-07-00-tinkering-with-scratch-music-elements) 22 November 2024 #### [Tinkering with Scratch music elements ](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2024-11-22-15-07-00-tinkering-with-scratch-music-elements) We have started to use Scratch to create music. In this lesson, we have been tinkering and getting used to using the programme. Over the next few weeks we will be developing our skills using Scratch. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2024-11-22-15-07-00-tinkering-with-scratch-music-elements) [![Image of Copyright](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0255.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2024-10-16-11-08-00-copyright) 16 October 2024 #### [Copyright](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2024-10-16-11-08-00-copyright) We have been exploring copyright. As a class discussed what copyright is and why it is important. The children created posters explaining what is copyright as well as the terms public domain and fair use. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2024-10-16-11-08-00-copyright) [![Image of Year 1 Computing ](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0296.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2024-10-02-13-10-00-year-1-computing) 2 October 2024 #### [Year 1 Computing ](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2024-10-02-13-10-00-year-1-computing) In groups we sorted the objects into two groups: a computer and not a computer. We will shortly be learning how to logon to our chrome books using our passwords. 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