I Belong - Empowering girls in KS3 in computer science (morning session)

Wed Jan 29 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:15 pm UTC+00:00

Dartford Grammar School | Dartford

National Centre for Computing Education
Publisher/HostNational Centre for Computing Education
I Belong  - Empowering girls in KS3 in computer science (morning session)
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I Belong student events aim to inspire key students, particularly girls, to pursue computer science and raise awareness of related careers
About this Event

This event is run in conjunction with Dartford Grammar School and Dartford and East Sussex Computing Hub.

We would like to invite Y8 girls from local secondary schools to step into the world of computing with our thrilling workshop tailored specifically for female students.

Get ready to ignite their passion for coding and unleash their creativity with the incredible Micro:bit minicomputer and dive into a realm where learning meets excitement, where coding transforms into tangible creations right before their eyes. The journey (with Micro:bit) is not just educational, it's adventure packed with endless fun and imagination.

In the workshop your students will dive headfirst into hands-on activities, mastering the art of physical computing with expert guidance. Designed to spark curiosity, foster innovation, and equip students with the skills they need to thrive in the digital age and become the tech innovators of the future. The workshop will leave them feeling empowered and inspired to pursue further studies in Computing.

Workshop aims

1. Encourage girls to do Computer Science in GCSE and A-level

2. Hands on experience using Micro-Bit- physical computing

3. Understanding computing projects stages of development from planning, designing, programming, testing and evaluation


This event is for students and for them to be accompanied by their teacher(s).

Learn more about the NCCE I Belong programme https://teachcomputing.org/i-belong

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Events for students, which aim to inspire and engage them in computing and get them thinking about taking GCSE and A Level Computer Science (starting from KS3)

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NOTE: Your school's URN can be found here https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Search?SelectedTab=Establishments

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Dartford Grammar School, West Hill, Dartford, United Kingdom

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