‘Coding’ project makes interactive map of local seasons

In an exciting intersection between culture, education and technology, students from 5A and 5/4B at Waibene Buway Ngurpai Mudh (WBNM) have showcased their creativity and cultural knowledge through Telstra’s Code Club Australia (CCA).

The coding project was led by former WBNM teacher Kaye

North, now CCA’s Community and Engagement Manager, who said she was very excited to come back for the second year in a row to share her coding skills with students.

Students were given the challenge of making an interactive Torres Strait Season Map to align with their Humanities and Social Science unit.

“Students embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, designing Scratch code that vividly depicted the distinct seasons of the Torres Strait,” teacher Jodie Harman said.

“Through their code, they were able to share insights into the environment around them, painting a digital picture of the cyclical changes in nature that shape their lives.

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“The project was a true fusion of technology and culture, allowing the students to express their identity and understanding of the seasons of the Torres Strait.”

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