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Programming software

High School

We code using python in years 7 to 11. 

If you want to install a python programming environment, we recommend Thonny as it is lightweight (does not use much space or memory on your computer).

If you just want to test small bits of code, you could use the Hartismere Python IDE (but you cannot save code here)

Alternatively, Replit is an online programming environment that allows you to code in your choice of languages (requires sign up)

Sixth form

In sixth form we program using C#

If you want a lightweight IDE (and what we use in school), Sharp Develop is useful

The best is probably Visual Studio Community as would be the environment that most tutorials online would use

Thonny python

Hartismere python

Sharp Develop C#

Replit

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I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

A Level Computer Science

Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

GCSE Computer Science

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

C# Cook Books

Computer Science Homework (years 7, 8 and 9)

Essential programming skills to learn

C# Yellow Book

Sorting Visualiser

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Pastoral Programme

Apprenticeship Information

Sport and PE

C# Cook Book // Quiz (Console)

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Technology and Food Studies

Science

Year 8

Physics

Careers Information for Pupils

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Top 10 free films on BFI Player in 2016

Year 9 One Lesson Task :: Congratulations [Spreadsheet]

External private candidates

Candidate Information - Written exams

C# Cook Book // Conversation (Console)

On your exam day

Twelfth Night

C# Cook Book // Calculator (Console)

MegaProcessor - the largest CPU in the world

The Wave - Wenger

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Waveney Valley Transport

Design and Technology

Invigilators

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.

Actor Martin Sheen gets into Character- BBC Sounds

Summer 2026 Examinations

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

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Computer Science GCSE CS GCSE Programming Python Private Study A Level CS C# C# Practice A Level Key Stage 3 C# Cook Book Dracula Theory Sixth Form A2 Mendham Competition British Film Institute Trips Year 10 Transport Waveney Valley Religious Ingredients Science Attack The Block

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