Downfield Primary School wins Three Prestigious Digital Awards

Downfield Primary School has been awarded  three digital school awards. 

The school were awarded the Digitals Schools Award Scotland, Digital Well-being Award and Equitable Creative Coding Award. 

The school was praised for its commitment to preparing young people for the future in a technological world. The young people have developed coding skills and gained an understanding of how to use artificial intelligence. 

This digital journey began during covid and has grown steadily over the years since. The school has a digital leader and digital pupil leaders to drive this digital journey. 

The school were recognised for the wide range of digital opportunities for young people, especially for young people with additional support needs.  

Young people across all year groups have shown their enthusiasm for making use of digital technology to enhance their own learning. 

Parents are also regularly updated and given advice on how to support and monitor the children’s use devices at home. 

The next step for Downfield Primary will be working towards achieving the Digital Schools Europe award which would complete the school's full suite of Digital Awards. 

Convener of Children, Families and Communities Stewart Hunter said: “These three accolades highlight the true commitment and dedication off everyone ad Downfield towards digital development.  

“It really is a remarkable feat to receive all three awards. It’s great to see the school and young people working together to embrace technology and the role in education. It's also encouraging to see the school engaging with parents to offer support and advice on using technology at home and monitor devices, which we know this can be a daunting task. 

“I would like to thank everyone involved and wish the school the best as they set their sights on achieving the Digital Schools Europe Award.”