Celebrating Success in the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge

During the second half of last term, our Year 7 pupils took part in the national Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge, an engaging initiative designed to inspire problem‑solving and logical thinking within Computer Science.

Bebras is an international competition that encourages pupils to tackle short, thought‑provoking problems based on real‑world scenarios faced by computer scientists.

The challenge does not require prior specialist knowledge; instead, it develops key skills such as logical reasoning, creativity, and resilience.

Computational thinking involves breaking complex problems into smaller parts, identifying patterns, focusing on essential information, and creating clear, step‑by‑step solutions. These skills form the foundation of effective problem‑solving in today’s digital world.

Our pupils approached the challenge with enthusiasm and determination, and we are delighted to congratulate the 17 pupils who achieved a Distinction. In addition, from a national cohort of 156,558 pupils, eight of our Year 7 pupils were awarded Gold Certificates for placing in the top 10% nationally.

We are incredibly proud of all those who took part and their impressive achievements.