Getting started with Python in the classroom
At Atheneum Boom, all students aged 14–15 took part in a one-hour introductory lesson in Python as part of EU Code Week.
During the session, students worked through a series of hands-on turtle graphics exercises, seeing in real time how a few
lines of code can create shapes, patterns and simple animations.
Later in the school year, teachers build on this introduction by explaining how programming connects to students’ daily lives
– from the smartphones in their pockets to the watches on their wrists, and the laptops and tablets they use every day.
This helps learners understand that coding is not an abstract skill, but something that powers the digital tools all around them.
About Atheneum Boom
Atheneum Boom is a secondary school in Flanders where
students can choose specialised courses such as Application and Data Management or Company-Supported Computer Science in the
third grade (16–18 years old).
The school is part of Community Education in Flanders (GO!), a school system that is independent of any ideology. Its core
mission is to support the all-round development of every child – intellectually, emotionally and socially. At Atheneum Boom,
there is a strong focus on self-development, critical thinking and helping one another while respecting others.
Taking part in EU Code Week is a natural fit for the school’s values, giving students the chance to explore digital creativity,
problem-solving and collaboration in a fun and inclusive way.
EU Code Week all year round
EU Code Week is not just about one week in October – it is a year-round movement that helps people of all ages learn, create
and innovate with digital technologies.
If you feel inspired by the activities at Atheneum Boom, you can organise your own coding event for your classroom, school,
organisation or community. You do not need to be an expert – there are lots of step-by-step guides and ready-to-use resources
to help you get started.
