Sam Rogers - Year 12
Myself and 64 other Year 11 and 12 students were given the incredible opportunity to attend the National Computer Science School over January. The camp ran for 10 days at the University of Melbourne. Each day was packed with about 18 hours of activities - ranging from lectures and programming interviews to scavenger hunts and the infamous ‘All-Nighter’.
This year’s course focused on web-development and allowed students to work in industry style teams to create a chatbot and video presentation for parents, mentors, and the public.
Regardless of coding abilities, the incredible tutors meant there was always something for everyone to contribute and learn. NCSS was a phenomenal chance to learn more about the booming industry of computer science, but also to meet an incredible group of passionate and likeminded teenagers from around the country.
Congratulations to Sam who at the closing ceremony received the award for ‘Outstanding combination of technical, teamwork, and leadership skills’, as well as a full scholarship for the program.