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Marlborough Primary School

Digital Leaders

At Marlborough Primary School, our Digital Leaders are a team of enthusiastic and responsible pupils who champion the safe and effective use of technology across the school. They support staff and our pupils by assisting with ICT equipment, sharing tips on staying safe online, and helping to introduce new digital tools to our school. As role models for digital learning, our Digital Leaders take part in projects, offer peer support in developing essential skills for the digital age and help make our school a safe, innovative and more connected place to learn.

Digital Leaders

What Do Digital Leaders Do?

Our Digital Leaders play an important role in promoting the use of technology across the school. They take pride in supporting pupils, staff, and the wider school community through a range of exciting responsibilities, including:

  • Taking part in regular training sessions to develop expertise and digital mastery

  • Learning about and teaching others how to stay safe online, including how to report any concerns to a trusted adult

  • Leading initiatives to promote online safety and positive digital citizenship

  • Developing strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting technology issues around the school

  • Supporting teachers and classmates during Computing lessons and in the use of digital tools

  • Demonstrating how to use a wide range of hardware and software confidently

  • Organising, maintaining, and managing school devices and other digital resources

  • Assisting with technology and presentations during assemblies and school events

  • Taking part in Computing events, trips, and workshops

  • Contributing ideas and strategies to help shape the future of technology in our school

  • Inspiring and motivating others to use technology safely, creatively, and responsibly

Meet Our Digital Leaders

Don (Year 6)

 

“What I like the most about my role is helping my peers, especially children in KS1 because I feel really proud when they understand the instructions in Computing or on a device. It has been rewarding to see them improve when they move up to the next year group. My favourite thing about technology is that you can research a huge amount of information to help with your learning.”

Lizzy (Year 6)

 

“My favourite part of being a Digital Leader has been working in a team together to help other teachers and children! We get a lot of great experiences being a Digital Leader and that feeling of helping someone else makes you feel so good inside. I think technology is and will be extremely important in the future and it’s great to learn so much about it now for when we are adults.”

Ricky (Year 6)

 

“My favourite memory as a Digital Leader has been to help with the technology in assemblies each week to help Mrs McKeever give key information to everybody who is there. I have also loved helping others, especially in Year 1 and Year 5 where I made the most difference. I love that you can do anything with technology like getting better with reading and creating new projects on different apps.”

Idris (Year 6)

 

“I have really enjoyed helping other children to learn in Computing and with different devices. I feel proud helping others. I love that you can use technology to learn and play educational games.”

Saanvi (Year 6)

 

“I think my favourite part of being a Digital Leader has been helping children in KS1 with their Computing and using technology because I really enjoy helping and taking on a leadership role. I’m really glad to have been a Digital Leader because the responsibility means I got opportunities to help in assembly and visit the BETT show. You can do anything on technology and it doesn’t only help one part of your learning but it helps in so many areas and used for so many purposes.”

Jameela (Year 6)

 

“Helping classes in school has been my favourite part of being a Digital Leader because not only is it helping the children and adults, it also helps me to learn. Being a Digital Leader in assembly has been fun as it’s a new opportunity for me and I like the responsibility. Technology is always expanding and new cool things are available to try. It also helps with your learning which is valuable!”

Recent Projects and Initiatives

Our Digital Leaders have been busy taking on exciting projects and making a real impact across Marlborough! Here are some of the things we’ve been working on recently:

  • Exploring the Future of Technology: We visited the BETT Show in London to discover the newest innovations in education technology — it was inspiring to see how digital learning is evolving.

  • Leading Assemblies: We have helped to present and support in assemblies, sharing important messages about computing and online safety.

  • Helping Others Learn: From supporting younger pupils with their digital learning to helping teachers set up lessons, we’ve been proud to lend a hand wherever we can.

  • Chromebook Champions: As Chromebook Monitors, we help to look after our school’s devices and make sure they’re used safely and responsibly.

  • Promoting Online Safety: We have read stories and given talks about staying safe online, helping everyone understand how to use technology wisely.

  • Representing Our School: We have spoken to Teachers and Governors about our work as Digital Leaders — we felt confident, proud, and excited to share our experiences.

  • Building Our Skills: Through this role, we’ve developed teamwork, confidence, patience, and resilience — as well as improving our computing skills!

  • Taking Part in Competitions: We have loved joining in with school-wide digital challenges and celebrating creativity across the curriculum.

  • Hearing from Others: It has been wonderful to hear how much other pupils enjoy our support — it makes our role even more rewarding.

  • Making History: We are proud to be part of Marlborough’s first group of Digital Leaders and know this experience will help us in the future.

How to Become a Digital Leader

Are you passionate about technology and want to make a difference? If you’re interested in becoming a Digital Leader, please visit your Year 5 or 6 Google Classroom or speak to Miss Withanachi for further information.

Applications will open on Monday 13th October 2025. Please get your application in by Friday 17th October. Successful candidates will be announced in assembly on Friday 24th October.

digital leaders poster.pdf

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