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Alderley Edge School for Girls is proud to be awarded Apple Distinguished School status for the third time running demonstrating its commitment to inspiring, imagining, and revolutionising teaching and learning through continuous IT innovation.
AESG was first recognised as an Apple Distinguished School in 2018 and has since earned reaccreditation two times. The school will now hold this prestigious status until 2027.
Apple Distinguished Schools are centres of leadership and educational excellence that demonstrate Apple's vision for learning with technology. These schools use Apple products to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in both teaching and learning. Recognised schools foster environments where students are excited about learning, staff members are continuously learning new ways to teach, and school leadership is willing to drive sustainable innovation.
Alderley Edge School for Girls Headmistress, Caroline Wood, said: "We are thrilled to be awarded Apple Distinguished School status for the third time. We believe in preparing our pupils for the future by providing them with the tools and skills they need to thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven world. Being recognised as an Apple Distinguished School affirms our commitment to fostering creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving through innovative teaching practices and the integration of Apple technology.
"Over the past six years, Alderley Edge School for Girls has integrated advanced technological tools into our teaching practises, through which we empower students to collaborate, create, publish and innovate. Our teachers are committed to preparing students for future challenges by equipping them with the digital competencies necessary to excel and make meaningful contributions in a rapidly changing world.
"Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and a sense of wonder, encouraging students to explore and engage deeply with the world around them. iPad enables us to foster a strong sense of community by nurturing inclusive, respectful and collaborative relationships between students, teachers and families, this holistic approach ensuring a nurturing and inspiring environment where everyone can thrive."
Alderley Edge School for Girls is committed to continuing its leadership in educational innovation, using cutting-edge tools like iPads and Macs to deepen pupil engagement and create opportunities for personalised learning pathways.
IT Development Manager at Alderley Edge School for Girls, Neal Plews, added: "We are absolutely delighted that we have retained our Apple Distinguished School status. The recognition as an Apple Distinguished School further reinforces our role as a beacon of forward-thinking education and innovation. This distinction also highlights the school's dedication to providing a learning environment that prepares pupils to succeed in the global digital landscape."
Apple Distinguished Schools are centres of leadership and educational excellence that demonstrate Apple's vision for learning with technology. These schools use Apple products to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in both teaching and learning. Recognised schools foster environments where students are excited about learning, staff members are continuously learning new ways to teach, and school leadership is willing to drive sustainable innovation.
Alderley Edge School for Girls is also an Apple Regional Training Centre. Apple Regional Training Centres are the focal point of a community of educators and institutions, who provide online and face to face training, to build the skills and confidence of educators in using Apple technology inside and outside the classroom. AESG provides training and support to educators across the UK and Ireland, to explore the potential of Apple technology to enhance teaching and learning.
