ICT

NCSS CHALLENGE

Twenty-seven students across Years 7 to 10 have just completed the annual NCSS Challenge. For many, this would have been their first year participating so it is wonderful to see them doing so well. The challenge runs for five weeks and teaches the students how to program in Python at various levels. The challenge really tests the students’ determination and resilience to get through the entire program.

Of the fifteen students taking part at the Beginner level, eleven of these gained a Perfect score and four others gained a High Distinction. At Intermediate level, we had twelve students taking part of which seven gained Perfection and three a High Distinction. I congratulate all the participants for their perseverance and effort.

 

With the continued concern about the lack of girls studying and taking up employment in ICT and its associated fields, it is great to see that we have a high percentage of girls taking part in these challenges. Over 40% of the students were girls and over 80% of them gained Perfection or High Distinction. All these students will be presented with their certificates at the next General Assembly.

 

Shirley Munro

ICT Teacher