The illiterate of the 21st Century won't be those can't read and write, but those who can't learn, unlearn and re-learn.' Alvin Tofler

The Discovery Zone has been designed for the new Learning to Learn course which is taken by all Year 9 students. This unique course aims to teach students the ICT skills they will need in the rest of their school careers and to develop their learning skills in order to equip them for life in the 21st Century.

Students have access to laptop computers for individual work as well as large screen computers for group work. Every student has an e-mail address and their own web-site where they can keep examples of their best work. They have access to digital video cameras and editing software as well as packages designed to improve their learning such as Inspirations and Camtasia.

The Learning to Learn course is based on a broad humanities structure, and is built around topics such as Communications in the 21st Century and Living Cities. Students are encouraged to explore key issues which will affect their own lives in the future, researching using the Internet, and presenting their ideas using the latest technology.

For further information, please contact Mr. M. Lovatt at the school.