Coderdojo Steyr: Creative programming at the Werndlpark high school

Von WOM

On November 15, 2024, an exciting event took place in the Werndlpark high school. The free programming club Coderdojo Steyr attended school for the first time. Around 30 excited children aged 7 to 17 had the opportunity to become creative with programming languages ​​such as Scratch and Python. In another room, 12 other children focused on programming Micro: Bits, where they made colorful LEDs to glow and flashing. This event attracted the attention and enthusiasm of many young coders who demonstrated their skills with radiant faces.

Florian Bachofner-Mayr, the director of the high school, emphasized the importance of digital education: "Media are omnipresent in our everyday life. It is all the more important to not only use the media, but also to get an understanding of how the digital world is built up and works. Coderdojo creates this by programming their own games." He was pleased with the collaboration and announced that he will continue to be available as a host for Coderdojo Steyr in the future. The initiator Maria Pernegger thanked the school for her hospitality and emphasized how important the central location is for the young programmers.

special programs and events

Another highlight is the upcoming Christmas special from Coderdojo Steyr. On November 29, 2024, the last meeting will take place in HTL Steyr from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to the regular programming offer, there will be a special Christmas loop special, in which the participating children can solve enchanting Christmas tree trailers under the guidance of Alois Hofstätter and HTL students, which are illuminated with LEDs. This activity should show the children that soldering is not only fun, but is also very simple. No previous knowledge is required for this event, participation is free and is aimed at children aged 9 to 12 years. Interested parties can register on the website of Coderdojo Steyr or via email.

To ensure the ongoing operation and the quality of Coderdojo Steyr, the club is looking for sponsors for the project phase 2025-27. This support is crucial in order to continue to be able to offer the free programming service with the same intensity and professionalism. Mentors are also welcome at any time, and interested people can visit the club or contact Tic Steyr directly.

If you want to learn more about the activities and offers of Coderdojo Steyr, you can contact the Coderdojo website directly or contact with email. The initiative impressively shows how important digital skills are today and offers young participants an excellent opportunity to develop and expand their skills.