As with all educational establishments, St Mary's prides itself in keeping up with all the trends in modern technology. The ICT network at St Mary's is managed by the  network manager, Mr James Pearce, ably assisted by Mr Clive Norman (Database Manager) and Mr Marc Elliott-Smith (ICT Technician).

The new network came on-line in January 2005. The new setup makes the school less dependent on outside organisations for the day-to-day functioning of the network.

Internet access is provided using a broadband link which ensures fast access to the world wide web for internet access and email communications. The school network now ensures faster delivery of e-mails and the ability to communicate around the school using a Microsoft Outlook Exchange Server to maintain Personal Information Management for staff and students alike.

Syllabus

Information and communication Technology is taught to all year groups throughout the school, with an emphasis on the Upper 3 and Lower 4 years.

Students in all years are taught the skills necessary to be able to use a modern networked computer for delivery of all subject areas.

The skills cover all the necessary areas of the National Curriculum

National Curriculum Resources

• Finding things out
• Developing ideas and making things happen
• Exchanging and Sharing Information
• Reviewing, modifying and evaluating work as it progresses
• Breadth of study

In addition to this, the opportunity is also available, both in class and as an activity, to practice keyboard skills and to learn touch typing, which is invauable in today's hi-tech world.