In December, Year 6 entered the BBC Gladiators Micro:bit competition as part of their computing unit exploring the history of computing and how it has developed.

For the competition, they needed to design an innovative gadget which uses the pocket-sized micro:bit computer to enhance the performance of the Gladiators and help them with their training.

We are delighted to announce that the 'Box Beeper' designed by Annabel, Evelyn and Matthew was shortlisted to the final 50 entries and then their design was selected as one of the three runners-up from over 4,000 entries across the country!

As part of the runners up prize, Year 6 were rewarded with an assembly, in which they received the runners-up trophy and discovered why they had been selected for one of the top prizes. They were also able to see their design brought to life by the BBC designers who used the initial drawings by the team and then created a finished representation of the Box Beeper which we will be receiving through the post very soon.

Year 6 were then treated to a Micro:bit workshop led by David the Micro:bit Wizard. Their task was to create a code to bring the Micro:bit trophy to life using the LED lights, sounds and online Micro:bit software. There was also an opportunity to use giant foam fingers to vote in the Micro:bit quiz – a great time was had by all.

As you can imagine Year 6 had a wonderful morning and we could not be more proud of them. Thanks to Mrs Featherston for providing this opportunity for the children to reach such an amazing achievement as part of the Computing curriculum.