Author: Ian Portlock
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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
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A Magical Sea Scene Begins: PNO’s Creative Knitting Project
Inspired by our recent trip to Wake The Tiger, we decided to recreate a sea-life–inspired scene filled with texture, colour, and imagination. The vision includes a rustic tree, flowers, and a variety of sea creatures — all coming together to form a vibrant, magical underwater world.
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A Strong First Coat: JW Airbrushes His Predator Figurine
JW did a fantastic job today using the new airbrush spray gun to begin painting his 3D printed Predator figurine. This session marked an exciting first step into airbrushing, showing great control and decision-making.
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FS Finishes His Rabbit Hutch
Today was the big day — FS completed his rabbit hutch! This session marked the culmination of weeks of hard work, problem-solving, and careful craftsmanship, and the finished result is something to be proud of.
