We learn how to code using Scratch with 3rd to 6th class. Each year there is a Scratch Competition which promotes computing and software development at both primary and secondary school levels.
Scratch is a visual programming language that encourages children to develop essential coding skills through fun and interactive learning. It challenges students to create stories, games and animations using software. It encourages innovation and creativity while giving them a taste of possible future careers in the IT sector.
Scratch is used in more than 150 different countries and available in more than 40 languages!
Schools all over Ireland are now invited to register and take part in this year’s competition. All participants receive a Scratch completion cert with the top scoring projects going through to a grand final, taking place during Tech Week 2019, where the overall national winners will be announced. We will be working on our our coding project in school but I would encourage pupils to work on their project at home also. Pupils will have access to the school Scratch account at home or can set up their own account at scratch.mit.edu.
The closing date for receipt of Scratch projects is Friday 22nd February 2019.