We are happy to announce that St. Bede’s College has recently received the Google Reference School certificate awarded by Google Workspace for Education, a recognition that acknowledges the incorporation of digital tools both in the school’s pedagogical project and in its administrative and management processes. In addition to the use of Google tools by teaching staff in their educational activity and in pedagogical planning, there is a tested program to educate students in a conscious and responsible use of technology.

Being a Google Reference School means that we join a select group of schools and universities around the world. This certificate is a benchmark in our use of Google Workspace throughout the school and an example of good practice in the application of its tools to offer support to other schools. In this way, we can provide training and collaboration opportunities to colleagues, while we continue to work closely with Google to support the development and implementation of future technologies for use in schools.

An exclusive event hosted by St. Bede’s and Google Workspace for Education

With this aim, we are pleased to announce St. Bede’s will host an exclusive professional development experience “Transform your school with Chromebooks and Google Workspace for Education. – St Bede’s College experience.” In this event, which will take place on 30th November 2023, from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Gain insights from staff members at our Google Reference School, who will share their success stories and experiences.
  • Observe live classroom demonstrations of best digital practices in education.
  • Participate in inspirational sessions led by Google Certified Educators, who will showcase a selection of powerful Google tools.

This day has been thoughtfully planned to benefit a wide range of education professionals, including Governors, Senior Leaders, Middle Leaders, Teachers, Support Staff, IT Staff. Our sessions will provide context for both Primary and Secondary schools, ensuring that all attendees find valuable takeaways tailored to their specific needs and roles.

If you have any special requests or require additional information about the event, please visit our registration page for further details. Alternatively, you can reach out to our event organizer, Francisco Calmaestra at [fcalmaestra@sbcm.co.uk].

Mr Francisco Calmaestra, Head of Strategy & Innovation