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Raspberry Pi Foundation Coding Challenge

The Raspberry Pi Foundation Coding Challenge (RPFCC) is designed to be accessible to all students, even if they have basic coding skills. The aim of the challenge is to enhance skills, build confidence, and inspire students to develop programmed solutions to computational thinking problems.

 

There are two types of challenge available: block-based programming and text-based programming. Both challenges include multiple levels (or divisions). Students are able to choose the most appropriate level based on skills rather than age.

 

*This challenge was previously delivered as the Coding Challenge (CC) and the Oxford University Computing Challenge (OUCC).

 

Divisions are based on skill not age. There are four divisions:

  • Novice – For students who are new to block-based programming, or who have recently started learning to code using blocks.
  • Explorer – For students who are confident using block-based programming and have experience creating programs using blocks.
  • Navigator – New to text-based programming. For students who have recently started coding using a text-based programming language and are developing their skills by creating small programs.
  • Pathfinder – Experienced text-based programming. For students who are confident programmers using a text-based programming language.

 

Practice challenges, including information on block-based and text-based challenges can be found on the UK Bebras website

 

First Competition of the Year!

This challenge will be the Robotics Club’s first external competition for the year. We encourage all interested students to take part, develop their coding skills, and proudly represent the club. For more information visit the page on the Australian Maths Trust website: https://amt.edu.au/rpfcc

 

Expression of Interest (Closes June 10th): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSsA44PAmJpbW3i0IAs15mC_w6anunc3A2rjmKm6nJtNItIA/viewform?usp=dialog

 

 

Robotics Club Leadership,

Nandan Vineeth (A8), Shaeshan Sentilnath (B8).

Parent Webinars

At SCHS we have 2 parent webinars coming up: 

  • Monday 25 May, 6.30-7pm Webex (hosted by Alex Caroll and Damien Toussaint) – ‘Creating a Positive Learning Environment at Home for Highly Able Secondary Students’
  • Monday 15 June, 6.30-7.30pm (hosted by Damien Toussaint and the Black Dog Institute) – ‘Teen Mental Health Matters’ (link)