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.
5. Enjoying an animation session
Students taking part in animation session at 'Bring IT On' event. Pic: Chris Neely Photo: Chris Neely
6. Focused on animation session
Animation session at the 'Bring IT On' event. Pic Chris Neely Photo: Chris Neely
7. Pupils find out about the RAF
RAF presentation at the ‘Bring IT On’ event sponsored by Department for the Economy. Pic: Chris Neely Photo: Contributed
8. Taking part in 'Bring It On' quiz
Students completing quiz for prizes at the 'Bring IT On' event. Pic: Chris Neely Photo: Chris Neely