Huge Success in UK Computer Challenge

Three hundred and sixty one pupils from across the school participated in the UK Bebras Computing Challenge, run by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. We are thrilled to report that 60 pupils achieved a GOLD award, meaning they are in the top 10% nationally. In addition to this, seven ‘Best in School’ awards were given by band of entry to 1st Years Mia A, Sylvie M and Harry W, 3rd Years Harry S and William S, 4th Year Joseph G and Lower Sixth Former Samuel B. Three of our pupils, Mia A, Sylvie M and Harry W achieved an impressive 100%.

This challenge is designed to test young people’s logical thinking and problem-solving abilities, demonstrating their potential in mathematics and computing. All these skills are core for many computing-related careers, involving concepts such as breaking down complex tasks into simpler problems, algorithm design, pattern recognition, pattern generalisation and abstraction.

Head of Department, Mr Vanstone, said “We were delighted with the performance of our pupils in this national competition, for such a large proportion of the students to achieve GOLD award was a great achievement, hopefully they can now build on this success in the coding challenge next year.”

Pictured are some of our 1st Year GOLD Award winners; Mia,  Alisha, Malia, Lukian, Thomas T, Thomas N.  They will now advance to the Raspberry Pi coding challenge early in 2025.

Congratulations to everyone involved!