Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science
Attached is a collection of coding challenges. The best way to learn and get better at programming is to practise, but it is often difficult to know what to make. Working through these challenges will increase you skill set and familiarity with programming.
Remember, we program using python in high school (years 7-11) and C# at sixth form.
Programming IDEs (or you can code online using Replit)
Python: Thonny, Hartismere python online (no saving)
C#: Sharp Develop (old but lightweight), Visual Studio Community
Documents
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Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025
C# Cook Book // MatchingPairs (GUI)
C# Cook Book // Tic Tac Toe (GUI)
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Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents
Paddington The Musical Savoy Theatre, London Thursday, 15 April 2027. Years 7 & 8
Harry Potter (One Part) Palace Theatre, London Weds., 13 January 2027. Year 7&8
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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# French Personal Development GCE C# Recipes Just For Fun Trips GCSE Computing C# Cook Book Dracula Notices Invigilators Hartismere RSHE GCSE Options Mr Trudgill Science
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