Siddal Moor students take on the 'Hour of Code'

Siddal Moor students take on the 'Hour of Code'

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The 'Hour of Code' is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries across the world.

Anyone anywhere can organise an 'Hour of Code' event and that’s just what the ICT Department at Siddal Moor did.

Students from across Key Stage 3 took part in the 'Hour of Code' within their ICT lessons.

Students aged 11-14 tackled a variety of scenarios and levels of coding, including a 'Frozen' theme where they moved a character across an ice rink creating patterns, that included snowflakes.

Others took on 'Code Monkey' where they had to navigate a monkey around a jungle scene, crossing bridges and other obstacles in order to collect bananas.

Students were able to print out certificates after they had completed the session.

The one-hour introduction to coding is designed to demystify computer science and show that anybody can learn the basics.

Learning to code helps to nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have the foundation for success in any 21st-century career path.