Canberra Girls' Programming Network

The Canberra branch of GPN Australia

Announcing the October 2019 Canberra Girls' Programming Network Workshop

** REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED**

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 October 20 2019!

Please register now by going to the registration page and returning your completed forms to ASD.

What

This time around, we’ll be using Micro:bits!

Micro:bits are an open source embedded hardware system. So with them, let’s play the hit game, Bop it! We’ll bop it, flip it and shake it to new high scores, before challenging each other.

Where

Building 11, University of Canberra, University Dr, Bruce ACT 2617

When

  • Sunday, October 20
  • 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 grades 4 to 12.

What do I need to know

Absolutely no coding experience necessary! We cater for girls of all programming skill levels.

How

You’ll need to register to attend. Please fill out the application form here and return it to ASD.

Registrations will close once fully subscribed.

You will receive information and confirmation via email prior to the workshop day.

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