--- title: "Coding Sparks Fly! Years 4–6 Dive Into micro:bit Magic" url: "https://stpauls.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-02-02-coding-sparks-fly-years-4-6-dive-into-micro-bit-magic" school: "St. Paul’s Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01642 360022 **Email:** office@stpauls.bhcet.org.uk # Coding Sparks Fly! Years 4–6 Dive Into micro:bit Magic 2 February 2026 Our Years 4 - 6 pupils enjoyed an exciting and inspiring opportunity this week as they teamed up with **Yarm School** to explore the world of coding using **micro:bits**. And what a session it was! From the moment the children got their hands on the devices, the room was buzzing with curiosity and creativity. They quickly got to grips with programming and were amazed by just how much these tiny gadgets can do. ### Hands-On Coding Fun During the workshop, pupils learned to program their micro:bits to: - **Beat like a heart** - **Play fun sounds** - **Spell out their names** - **Play Rock, Paper, Scissors** - **Measure and display the classroom temperature** Each activity challenged the children to think logically, test their ideas, and problem-solve — all while having a fantastic time. ### Lots of Learning, Lots of Smiles It was wonderful to see so much: - **Curiosity** - **Problem‑solving** - **Creativity** - **Teamwork** The session truly brought computing to life and showed just how exciting coding can be. A huge **thank you to Les** for delivering such an engaging, hands-on experience. The children absolutely loved it, and they came away feeling confident, inspired, and eager to learn even more. What a brilliant day of digital discovery! ![](https://stpauls.bhcet.org.uk/images/625308235_1461335899014293_4013327392402694577_n.jpg)![](https://stpauls.bhcet.org.uk/images/623377337_1461335929014290_5447119051055599936_n.jpg) [Enrichment](https://stpauls.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/enrichment) [ Year 4 Explore Coasts at Teesmouth Field Centre ](https://stpauls.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-01-23-year-4-explore-coasts-at-teesmouth-field-centre) [The Build Begins: Exciting Updates on Our New School! ](https://stpauls.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-02-03-the-build-begins-exciting-updates-on-our-new-school) ![St. Paul’s Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-paul-s-catholic-primary-school-3/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St. Paul’s Catholic Primary School Wolviston Mill Lane Billingham TS22 5LU 01642 360022 - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [GDPR](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/general-data-protection-regulation/) - [Home Learning](https://stpauls.bhcet.org.uk/home-learning) - [Year 6 Transition Curriculum](https://bhcet.org.uk/year6transitioncurriculum/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) - [Remote Access](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsBillingham/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stpauls_billingham/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Paul’s Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stpauls.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)