The Northern Regional College worked collaboratively with local employers such as the RAF, PSNI, Cyber Unit and Instil to provide a series of computer science workshops and coding activities for post-primary school pupils in the Magherafelt area.The event included an employer forum covering careers and what day-to-day life is like working in computing as well as practical sessions such as C# using Visual Studio and Animation using Animate software.There was a £15 Amazon prize winner from each practical session. Students also completed a written quiz based on the employment section and there was a £25 and £50 Amazon voucher awarded for first and second prize.
1. Quiz prize winners
The £50 winner was Kate Johnston from Sperrin Integrated College, and the £25 winner was Alanna Stewart from Magherafelt High School. Pic Chris Neely Photo: Chris Neely
2. Prize winning students
Prize winners from Sperrin for their practical sessions - £15 vouchers each. Pic: Chris Neely Photo: Chris Neely
3. 'Bring IT On' event at Regional College
C# practical session at the ‘Bring IT On’ event at Northern Regional College, Magherafelt. Pic: Chris Neely Photo: Chris Neely
4. Animation session at 'Bring IT On'
Animation practical session at the ‘Bring IT On’ event at Northern Regional College, Magherafelt. Pic: Chris Neely Photo: Chris Neely