Tavistock College Students Rise to the Bebras Computing Challenge

Tavistock College is proud to celebrate its students’ participation in the Bebras UK Challenge, an annual nationwide initiative designed to promote computational thinking among young people. Through a series of engaging, age-appropriate puzzles, the challenge introduces students to problem-solving, logical reasoning, and digital literacy skills—all without requiring prior programming experience.

Supported by leading educational organisations, Bebras plays a vital role in inspiring the next generation of innovators and equipping them with essential skills for the digital age.

This year marks the first time in many years that Tavistock College has entered students into the Bebras Challenge, and we are immensely proud of their achievements and enthusiasm for computing. The challenge provided an exciting opportunity for students to explore the foundations of coding and computational thinking in a fun and accessible way, reinforcing key principles from the Computing curriculum.

Our students achieved fantastic results:

• Best in School: Samuel Collins
• Distinction: Wilson Ellis, Oliver Reeves
• Merit: Logan Deacon, Adam Wolfenden
• Participation Awards: Luke Beale, Samuel Lowry.

Principal James Buchanan commented:
"We are delighted to see our students engaging with national initiatives like Bebras. Computational thinking is a vital skill for the future, and challenges like this help students develop confidence and creativity in problem-solving."

Mike Harris, Director of STEM, added:
"The Bebras Challenge is a fantastic way to show students that computing is about much more than just writing code. It’s about thinking logically, solving problems, and applying creativity to real-world scenarios. We’re excited to build on this success and continue to inspire our learners in the digital age."

Elton Lane, Computing Lead, said:
"I’m incredibly proud of our students for embracing this challenge with such enthusiasm. They demonstrated resilience and teamwork while tackling some really tricky problems. This is exactly the kind of experience that helps build confidence and a passion for computing."

Congratulations to all our participants for embracing this opportunity and showcasing their talent in computing. We look forward to building on this success and continuing to inspire our learners in the digital world.