Excelling with Technology

Tudor House is a centre of excellence for technology. Our computer systems and innovative approaches to engaging with e-learning and social media are carefully balanced.
Our adage is simple…Computers for learning not for leisure.

Investment in your son’s future

Tudor House has invested in learning technology. Our school is fully equipped with a wireless network, meaning we can connect anywhere, anytime. Every classroom is equipped with a wall-bank of computers, a printer, interactive whiteboard, audio-visual support, and access to rapid downloads with a 10mb connection. All our staff have docking stations - making the use of technology easy and reliable.

Comprehensive resources

Tudor House has two laptop trolleys for classes to use. We have two computer labs – one situated in our library. Every teacher has a laptop and can access our network from home to stay connected. We have three drop down projector screens for large-scale presentations – keeping boys engaged.

Deliberate and considered scope and sequence

Tudor House has developed in-house its own scope and sequence based on national standards for developing skills, programmes and processes that carefully layer the learning elements associated with e-learning and computer use.

Multimedia for engaging and teaching

Assembly and Chapel are both resourced with drop down screens and data projectors. This access to the information highway offers unique opportunities for us to use multimedia to educate and expand understanding. We use video clips, web links and presentation software to entertain and educate.

Computers for assessment

We use cutting edge technology to engage and track progress. Our boys are assessed using smart technology – giving immediate feedback. We have an electronic markbook, so marks are stored and tracked over the duration of a student’s time at Tudor House. We have the software for addressing individual needs.

Technology for communication

We have equipped a bank of computers with Skype for communicating with parents and other students. We have video conferencing technology in our lecture theatre. We connect with students from other schools in other countries, using the global highway to share ideas.

Technology for administration

We have a database system for administration. Reports, interviews and progress can all be stored, analysed and retrieved. We utilise social media networks such as Twitter to keep parents up-to-date, feeding information via their smart phone. A comprehensive weekly newsletter is emailed to all parents.

Using Social Media

Our learning opportunities extend beyond the timetabled classes. We utilize social media to communicate and share. Our boys become learners and teachers, instructing others, sharing thoughts and brainstorming concepts.

Software for Learning

Tudor House has screened and incorporated software that has been proven to support individual learning. All licences are included in Learning Central fees:

Accelerated Reader – reading software that tracks and maps progress
Mathletics and Spellodrome
Lexia – individualized reading programme
TypeQuick – touch typing software that is promoted in computer lessons
StudyLaddder.com – comprehensive suite of homework and teaching resources
Wikis and other Web2.0 technology
Adobe Suite – Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, PremierPro, Soundbooth, Encore
Microsoft Office
Sibelius (music composition software)

Our use of computers and technology emphasizes our unique offering and focus… Tudor House is where tradition strengthens innovation to give your son the best.

What makes us a centre of excellence?

Interactive White Boards are installed in every classroom.
Laptop trolley with enough for a full class - with wireless connectivity
A fully equipped Computer Lab
A fully equipped new Library with interactive whiteboards,
lecture theatre, and a class set of computers
Multimedia Senseo Clickers for immediate
feedback on prepared quizzes and assessments
10mb bandwidth allows video streaming
Video Web Conferencing technology based in our new lecture theatre
Database technology for tracking and monitoring student progress
Online Web Portal with all notes, letters and homework for easy access
Every boy is assigned an email account
Skype access for parents to communicate with Boarders
Multimedia data projectors and screens in Lecture Theatre,
War Memorial Hall and Chapel
In the Boarding House, each Dormitory is equipped with its
own sound system, allowing for audio books each evening
and news podcasts every morning.

Academic Life

Testimonials

"What did Tudor mean to me?
It meant friendship and adventure. From sharing other boys' birthday cakes to building billy carts. Flying foxes and blue ribbon competitions, even performing arts. Tears of yearning for home as the siren rang at five were nothing on the tears of loss - as we left

... read on James Forbes, 1978-1980