Canberra Girls' Programming Network

The Canberra branch of GPN Australia

Announcing the September 2017 Workshop!


Update 14th August

Registrations for the September event have now closed as we are now fully subscribed. Thank you so much to everyone who has subscribed.

If your daughter has registered for the upcoming event but is no longer able to attend, please let us know.


The Canberra Girls’ Programming Network is a community for female students to learn about computer programming and technology through hands-on workshops. It gives girls exposure to female role models across academia, government and industry.

Our next workshop will be held on the 10th of September.

Please register now by going to the registration page and returning your completed forms to ASD.DISH@defence.gov.au.

What

The workshop topic is Flappy Bird.

Using pygame, we’ll send Flappy Bird flying through the sky as she aims to avoid all the obstacles!

Where

Radford College, 1 College St, Bruce ACT 2617

When

  • Sunday, September 10th 2017.
  • Please arrive by 9:45am for registration
  • Workshop begins at 10am
  • Parents and teachers invited at 3:30pm
  • Conclude by 4pm

Who

Female students from years 4 to 12.

What do I need to know

No need to have coded before! But the workshop is also suitable for students who are ready for more programming challenges.

How

You’ll need to register to attend. Please fill out the application form here and return to ASD.DISH@defence.gov.au by 4th September 2017.

You will receive information and confirmation via email prior to the workshop day. Please be aware that places are limited. If you miss out you will be added to our mailing list to ensure that you get early notification for the next event.

Have questions you would like a Canberra GPN tutor to answer? Send us an email at canberragpn@gmail.com.