Computing Elements of Business Skills
Discover how Computing and Elements of Business Skills equip students with digital and employability skills for the future.
Computing/Elements of Business Skills
Mission Statement for Computing
Mission - Computing |
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To empower BBSSians to become self-directed learners who leverage digital tools to create, think critically, and solve real-world problems with responsibility and confidence. |
Mission Statement for Elements of Business Skills
Mission - Elements of Business Skills |
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To prepare BBSSians to be successful self-directed learners with a passion for life-long learning by equipping them with employability skills to stay relevant for the future. |
Computing and Elements of Business Skills programme staff contacts
Programme Director | Mr Nikhil Nath Chatterji, Mr Jeysthur Ang | |
Coordinators | G1 Computing | Ms Koh Caihua |
Elements of Business Study (EBS) | Ms Yee Pei Fan | |
G1 Computing
Department Brief
Computing subjects provides students with opportunities to acquire useful digital competencies and explore the field of Computing.
Through the G1 Computing subject, our students:
develop basic computational thinking skills along with 21st century competencies,
develop digital competencies in using digital tools to create digital artefacts, process information, communicate effectively and solve simple problems,
appreciate the legal, ethical and security issues relating to the use of computers, and
gain understanding of emerging technologies and the impact of technology on society.
Students will be taught the following modules in the subject:
Computer Fundamentals
Networking
Impact of Computing
Document Processing
Spreadsheets
Media Software
Programming
Achievements
Student competition awards in animation and game making by year
No | Year | Competition Title | Award / Achievement |
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1 | 2024 | Animation and Game Making (AGM) Competition | Silver Award (Games Category) |
2 | 2022 | Animation and Game Making (AGM) Competition | Gold Award |
3 | 2021 | Animation and Game Making (AGM) Competition | Bronze Award Bronze Award |
4 | 2020 | Animation and Game Making (AGM) Competition | Gold & Platinum Award
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5 | 2018 | Media Computing Competition | Gold & Platinum Award |
6 | 2018 | Media Computing Competition Animation Programme (Scratch File) | Bronze Award |
7 | 2017 | Media Computing Competition | Gold Award |
8 | 2016 | Media Computing Competition | Gold Award |
9 | 2015 | Media Computing Competition | Gold/Platinum Award (Top 10) |
10 | 2015 | Media Computing Competition | Silver Award |
11 | 2014 | Media Computing Competition | Silver Award |
12 | 2013 | Media Computing Competition | Silver Award |
13 | 2013 | Media Computing Competition | Silver Award |
EBS
Department Brief
Elements of Business Skills (EBS) is an elective subject offered to upper secondary Normal Technical stream. EBS provides many learning opportunities on concepts and skills that are relevant in further studies at higher learning institutes and careers in service industries.
The course provide introductory to basic business activities on:
Retail, hospitality, travel and tourism
Basic aspects of marketing
Ability to come up with simple business proposal and marketing plan
Through various field trips and coursework, it provides a reinforcement of the lesson concepts in real life example.
Key Department Programmes and Activities
Key programmes and activities in Computing Elements of Business Skills
No | Programme / Activity Title | Brief Description |
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1 | S4 | N Level Coursework |
2 | S3 | Local field trips to retail mall and city heritage trails to understand retails practices and inbound tourism |