SpiderRock

Last week, we were delighted to host the first industry-led workshop in our new Innovation Lab, welcoming Mrs Harmon and a group of pupils from Mercy College to take part in this exciting learning opportunity.

Representatives from SpiderRock, a Chicago-based IT firm with offices in Belfast City Centre, delivered an engaging workshop exploring the diverse range of careers available within the technology sector. Pupils gained valuable insight into the various educational and professional pathways that can lead to successful careers in the IT industry.

As part of the session, pupils participated in a hands-on computational thinking activity, which introduced many of them to coding through the Python programming language. This practical experience encouraged problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration while providing a meaningful introduction to software development.

It was particularly encouraging to see boys and girls from across our community working together to develop their digital skills and engage enthusiastically with the opportunities presented by the technology sector.

We would like to thank SpiderRock, Mrs Harmon and all the pupils involved for contributing to the success of this memorable event. Well done to everyone who participated.