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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#

Visual Studio Community C#

Replit

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A Level Computer Science

C# Cook Books

Sorting Visualiser

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

GCSE Computer Science

Essential programming skills to learn

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

Computer Science Homework (years 7, 8 and 9)

C# Yellow Book

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'Green' Careers that benefit the environment

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Useful Websites

Year 9

Year 8

Sport and PE

Science & Innovation

Useful Websites

Apprenticeships, Further Education, Higher Education

Tutor Time (Life Lessons)

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Computerphile Sudoku Python

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William Blake

Twelfth Night

C# Cook Book // Conversation (Console)

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Year 9 Options Evening

Learning Support Assistant

Cover Supervisor

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

IT, COMMUNICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL TECHNICIAN

Summer 2026 Examinations

Waveney Valley Transport

June 2026 Year 12 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 iMedia Physics Revision Uniform Geography Quizlet ICT Twelfth Night Trips Lessontest Year 9 Options Dracula Clubs And Activities Notices Mendham GCSE Options

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