to take Towneley to the Millennium and beyond


TOWNELEY High School stu­ dents have logged-on to the future with the latest state-of- the-art computer technology. The Burnley school, which has


730 pupils, is setting the pace for tomorrow with the introduction of a custom-built computer system which puts the school streets ahead of its competitors. Deputy headteacher Mr David


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bill. The school worked closely with


Burnley business equipment firm F.H. Brown pic to devise the ideal package for Towneley and it installed the system. The company is now using the school's success as a show­ case for other clients. "Because it is a new system the


Franklin said: "The network is absolutely an integral part of school work. This is the way the world is going.Anyone who is employed will find within a day or two they are put in front of a computer screen and expected to know what to do. The students are doing the same and are using the computers to do their exam work and home work." The school recently installed 44


place at the school to safeguard the new equipment and staff are equipped with radios to ensure stu­ dents and property are given maxi­ mum protection. The governors are determined the


new technology will benefit the local community. Sessions for infant


schools to come and use the network are currently being.organised. An open evening is being held on


students are currently having lessons on how to use it. In the future years, they will not have separate comput­ er studies lessons because they will be using them in lessons to do their daily work," said Mr Franklin. The latest security systems are in


November 11th for potential stu­ dents to see the technology in action and choose whether they would like


to enrol in August 1999. The new Information and Com­


munications Technology facility will be officially launched on November 19th.


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new computers which means there are 80 available for students to use on a daily basis throughout the school. The Information and Communica­


Internet which is programmed to sift-out unsavoury material and deny students access if necessary. All computers are linked to a CD-


nine. Every computer is linked to the


server which offers students masses of encyclopedia information and desk­ top publishing programs. Headteacher Mr David Ilinks


said: "We believe there is no better system to be found in any school in the North West of England and per­ haps even any school in the country." Software suitable for most lessons,


including art and modern languages, can also be used at lunchtimes and the after-school homework club. Government funds were unavail­


able to back the ambitious project so governors have footed the £100,000


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