Code Champions is running a coding course for St Cuthbert’s College students in the upcoming school holiday.

Join us for two days of coding activities based on the BBC micro:bit. This is a programmable micro-computer, a tiny circuit board designed to help your daughter learn to code and create with digital technology. It has many features including an LED display, buttons, wireless, and a motion sensor.

• Dates: Monday 11 and Tuesday 12, December 2023
• Time: 9.25am sign-in for 9.30am start. Pick up at 3pm.
• Location: St Cuthbert’s College Junior School
• Tutor: Greg Adams
• Content: Coding using the BBC micro:bit. This is a great piece of kit that provides not only an engaging coding challenge but also some impressive outcomes. After introducing the micro:bit, students will work through a series of activities that code the device to perform specific functions. These will include programming things like a compass, step counter, dice, spirit level, 7-second game, magic 8-ball, and basic calculator.
• Age: This course is for students in Years 4, 5 and 6 (Please note, we can only accept students from St Cuthbert’s College.)
• Coding experience: None required. This is an introductory course and students will learn all the coding skills they need to complete the activities. (We have been using the micro:bit in conjunction with the Macqueen robot in classes this term but this will use it in a standalone capacity.)

The real challenge for those attending will be understanding the processes involved in designing how the code fits together and works, as well as actually programming and operating the micro:bit.

Please feel free to contact us and discuss, if you’re unsure whether the content is suitable.  

The cost for the two-day course is $240 (this includes the use of a laptop and a micro:bit starter kit during the two days, as well as access to appropriate software).

Places on the course are limited. If you’re interested and would like to book a spot – or have any questions – please contact us at admin@codechampions.nz

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Code Champions November 2023