Computational Thinking and Computing linked to Problem-solving across the Post-primary Curriculum: St Malachy’s College, Northern Ireland Case Study
Don Passey · 2025
Drawing together a case study of this type requires incredible levels of support, from the school principal, senior and teaching staff, and students, who have been willing to devote their time and energy to provide crucial background detail that enables a lead researcher and editor to draw this together into a 'story' that might make sense to others.The lead researcher and editor, the Chair of the IFIP Task Force, would like to thank most sincerely all those who have been willing to share and contribute to this 'story' -whether listed as named contributors or not.Without their dedication, generosity, support and honesty, this case study would not have been possible.Key informants were all willing to provide evidence through recorded and transcribed interviews, and through observations of activities, for this, special thanks go to:Tara Bell, Teacher of RE, Teacher in the Digital Hub • Eamon Cooke, Teacher of Mathematics and Teacher in the Digital Hub • Caoimhe Evans, Teacher of Geography and SENCO • Lois Graham, Vice Principal • Chris Heaney, Head of Key Stage 3 and Teacher of English • Paul McBride, Principal (at the time of the case study) • Clare McGrath, Senior Teacher for Creative Digital Learning • Sarah McLaughlin, Head of English • Claire Montgomery Rintoul, Head of French • Students in Years 9, 10 and 11, including Digital Leaders • John Anderson, Visiting Professor of