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  • Introducing Game Dev Code Club

    Introducing Game Dev Code Club

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    Game Dev Code Club – Summer Term 2026 (Bookings Now Open!) We are delighted to announce our new Game Dev Code Club! Students will learn an industry standard game engine Godot and text based programming. Sessions will take place from Monday 20th April – 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM for 10 sessions over the school…

  • Fun making GIFs

    Fun making GIFs

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    Games require more than just coding. For something different we have been learning how to use a pixel art designer called Piskel. A game made with your own character, enemy, weapons and more is truly a great feeling! Here are a few exampes that our students have made and the imagination that they alway show when…

  • Summer Bookings Continued!

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    Apologies to anyone who tried to check out our Code Club last week — ironically, our website was down! It happens to the best of us! Does your child love gaming? Why not let them create one of their own? Ctrl-Alt-Code Code Club is where young minds learn to code, build projects, and solve real…

  • Get Ready to Code this Summer!

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    We’re thrilled to announce that bookings are now open for our Junior Code Club – Summer Term 2026! Whether your child is just starting their coding journey or excited to go deeper into real programming, this term is packed with creative learning, collaboration, and hands-on fun. 📅 Term Dates & Times 💻 What to ExpectThis…

  • Code Meets the Real World

    Code Meets the Real World

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    It’s time to take coding off the screen and into the real world! In our next Code Club sessions, students will be writing functional code and uploading it directly to microcontrollers. Seeing your own code control lights, buzzers, and sensors is something truly special—and a big moment for any young coder. We’ll be exploring how…

  • New year, new learning!

    New year, new learning!

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    We are looking forward to inviting students back for our Junior Code Club – Spring Term 2026! In this course, we will delve deeper into Python while creating simple electrical circuits. Students will upload their code to a microcontroller, allowing them to see their programs run and interact with the physical world! Happy Coding!

  • A New Term Is Approaching! New Year, New Coding Skills!

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    Bookings are now open for the Junior Code Club – Spring Term 2026. Sessions run Thursdays, 16:15–17:45, from 15 January to 19 March at Sycamore Halls, RG23 8AB. Cost is £67.50 for 9 weeks. Kids will learn foundational computer skills, build games with block coding, and more confident learners can even try some Python. Friendly, hands-on, and great for creativity.

  • Final Call – Book onto the first session this Thursday at the later time!

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    Our final course of the year will start this Thursday at the later time. There are spaces available if you would like your kids to attend! Important info: Arrival from 4:15 PM, with the official start at 4:30 PM, running until 5:45 PM. £7.50 per session at the Sycamore Halls Community Centre

  • Join Our Autumn Term Code Club – Spaces Still Available!

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    We still have spaces available for the rest of the Autumn Term Code Club! Looking for a fun and educational Thursday afternoon activity for your child? Our Code Club helps children learn valuable computer skills in a creative and engaging way. The first session starts Thursday, 6 November 2025 (next week) — don’t miss out!…

  • Code Club Time Update – Moving the Class Later

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    We’ve received feedback from several parents that the original time was a bit too early for the school turnaround. As a result, we’ve decided to move the meetings to later on Thursday afternoons. 🕓 New time: Arrival from 4:15 PM, with the official start at 4:30 PM, running until 5:45 PM. Thank you all for…