Author: Ian Portlock
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A Generous Donation and an Inspiring Story
Sometimes the most meaningful moments come from unexpected encounters. Last week, we had the pleasure of meeting a kind gentleman, Tony, who stopped by after learning about the work we do with young people.
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Designing for Flight: AF Develops a Water Rocket System
AF had a rewarding design session today as he began creating a cone and fin system for a water rocket project.
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Adding Telepresence to His Robot
TE had a fantastic problem-solving session today as he continued developing his robot project and successfully introduced telepresence functionality into his design.
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Finishing Touches: LG Prepares His Model for 3D Printing
Applying Skills with Confidence LG successfully recalled techniques from previous sessions and applied them independently, showing real progress.
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Taking Control: EH Builds a Bluetooth Remote-Controlled Car
EH had a top session today, taking their project to the next level by transforming it into a fully Bluetooth-enabled remote-controlled car. #alternativeprovision #microbit #lofirobots
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Real-World Skills: BR Tackles a BMW Lighting Repair
BR had a fantastic hands-on session today, taking on the real-world task of replacing a broken lighting rig for a BMW.
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Careful Craftsmanship: ES’s Bird Feeder Takes Shape
ES had a lovely, focused session today as he continued working on his bird feeder project. His patience, attention to detail, and willingness to problem-solve helped move the build forward nicely. #alternativeprovision
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Coding and Connectivity: TE Explores Bluetooth with the Micro:bit
TE made great progress today as he began programming the Micro:bit Car to be controlled via a Bluetooth app. This session combined coding, troubleshooting, and persistence — all key skills in electronics and digital design. #bbcmicrobit #lofirobots #alternativeprovision
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Finishing Strong: BR Completes His Project
BR had a great session today. He completed his bird feeder build by adding the roof section, including fitting a felted area for weather protection, making some excellent contributions to both the design and build stages of his project.
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Game Complete: MM Publishes His Finished Project
Today marked the conclusion to MM’s game design project, with a final session focused on polishing, testing, and sharing his work with others. #makecode #arcademakecode #AP #gamedesign
