Year 12 Computer Science Coding

Computer science not just about coding (though that’s a big part of it). It’s about solving problems, creatively building things, and making the future happen. From designing video games to programming apps, computer science is the magic behind the tech you use every day.

This course is for everyone who is enjoying computer science this year, and wants to extend their skills and challenge themselves even more. In Year 12, we’ll not only be learning new coding techniques – getting deeper into algorithms and logic – but we’ll also discover the graphical side of programming. We’ll learn how to build Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) which will allow more creative approaches to our outcomes. We’ll look into the way people interact with apps, and how to create a great interface that’s visually appealing and easy to use. As we do all this, we’ll be working on creating our own apps and games.

In terms of where this will lead, Computer Science opens doors to careers in gaming, cybersecurity, app design, space exploration, and lots more. Plus, it’s one of the highest-paying and fastest-growing fields out there. This year, our Year 12s and 13s went to SheTech 2025, to listen to women speaking their work in different fields in digital technology, such as Google and Trade Me. It was exciting to hear about the variety of work that is out there for our young, tech-savvy women.

19 Credits Total: Assessments consist of 3 Internal and 1 External assessment.