An Immersive Day of Eco-Friendly Coding Education
In a bid to ignite the passion for technology innovation and environmental consciousness, St Gregory’s Catholic Primary in Margate hosted an interactive event called the ‘Eco Coding Adventure’. Facilitated by Get With The Program, this initiative targeted students from Year 1 to Year 4, blending coding education with environmental awareness.
The event kicked off with an engaging assembly-style performance featuring Professor Trice and AL the Robot, complemented by a video message from a coding expert. Through various entertaining tasks, children delved into coding concepts while simultaneously gaining insights into waste reduction and recycling practices.
Empowering Young Minds through Hands-On Learning
During the event, younger participants were actively involved in programming activities that required them to follow simple instructions. This hands-on approach helped them grasp basic algorithms effectively. On the other hand, older students honed their skills in the ICT suite by utilizing platforms like Scratch to bring their creative ideas to fruition.
Rachel Farawi, Key Stage 1 leader, praised the event’s innovative approach and highlighted how follow-up activities were provided to reinforce learning and encourage skill development among the children. Head Teacher Dave Walker emphasized the significance of connecting tech education with environmental awareness, citing how it enriched students’ understanding of recycling and sustainability while enhancing their technological proficiency.
Fostering Future Tech Innovators
Get With The Program social enterprise group aims to inspire today’s youth to become tomorrow’s tech innovators. Each event is meticulously designed to be fun, engaging, and experiential—emphasizing creative problem-solving and complex reasoning skills essential for future success in technology-driven industries.
By merging themes of environmental consciousness with tech education in a challenging yet enjoyable manner, the Eco Coding Adventure at St Gregory’s Primary School successfully encapsulated the essence of holistic learning that prepares young minds for a technologically advanced future.
For more information on upcoming events or initiatives by Get With The Program, visit www.getwiththeprogram.org.uk.
