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  • 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…

  • New Code Club Courses

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    We’ve just added some brand-new upcoming Code Club course dates!If your kids are curious about computers and love getting creative with coding, this is the perfect chance to give it a try. For Winklebury Federation families:I’ll be doing the regular school pickup and walking over to Code Club for a 3:45 start. If your child…

  • Halloween Challenge

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    We are very excited to announce our new Halloween Code Challenge! Please see below: So open up scratch and have a good think play with and see what you can create. If you need help getting started, we are adding getting started documentation here. If you want to chat about ideas and progress, please visit…

  • Taster Session Success!

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    I would like to say a big thank you for all of you who came to our code club taster session. It was great to have a chat with you all and let you have a bit of a play with our laptops and a look at our 3D printer in action! We all had…