This half term we are encouraging young coders to do their bit! (Please note: this is a repeat of the Creative Computing Club running on 12th February.)

Combining creativity and tech and a BBC micro:bit, invent innovative solutions to real issues that affect your community. Brainstorm your ideas and design your own prototype to find an ingenious invention for the Global Goals challenges! We’ll show you how to create clever gadgets using the micro:bit’s display and sound, as well as built-in light, temperature and accelerometer sensors – technology used from space stations to smart phones. From monitoring climate change to wearable tech accessories for health and wellbeing, what local issues are your family passionate about solving? You can work on your own projects with guidance from our team to enter this brilliant Challenge.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (commonly known as the Global Goals) were agreed in September 2015 by the member states of the United Nations. They are the most ambitious agreement for sustainable development that world leaders have ever made. The BBC micro:bit Foundation has set up a challenge in the search for solutions to these goals and invite young people aged 8-18 to submit their ideas with the chance of winning some amazing micro:bit prizes. Full details about the challenge can be found here and the closing date is July 2022.

do your :bit is produced by the Micro:bit Educational Foundation in partnership with the British Council and World’s Largest Lesson

• The Exploration Zone is closed but you can access the woodland
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The health and well-being of our visitors and staff is our highest priority. Due to the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, please check your emails before leaving in case of a last minute cancellation. In the case of cancellation, we will refund your tickets and arrange to run the workshop at a later date. You will be given first opportunity to get tickets for the postponed event.

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Access

Science Oxford welcomes all children to our clubs. If you or your child has additional needs, please get in touch to discuss how we can best support your child to make the most of the club at [email protected].

Science Oxford is committed to inclusion and we recognise that cost is sometimes a barrier. Funded places for eligible families are now available, thanks to the Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust. Families could be eligible for these places for several reasons; for example, if your child receives free school meals or is a looked-after child. Contact [email protected].