This term, students at Bournville took part in a range of activities to mark Safer Internet Day, with a strong focus on the safe and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence. Assemblies were delivered across the school, highlighting both the opportunities and risks associated with AI, while all KS3 students engaged in dedicated lessons exploring how to use AI tools safely, ethically, and effectively.
In addition, we were proud to take a group of Year 8 girls to Aston University for the Cyber Girls First workshop – the first time Bournville students have attended this event. The day provided an exciting introduction to the world of cyber security, where students learned about the growing threat of cyber-attacks and the vital role that coding and cyber professionals play in protecting organisations.
The workshop also highlighted an important issue: although women make up around 50% of the UK population, they represent only about 12% of the cyber and IT workforce. Through inspiring talks from successful women in the industry, girls were encouraged to consider future pathways in technology and to challenge stereotypes around careers in computing.
This experience was both informative and empowering, and we look forward to building on these opportunities in the future
