The Future is Code. Empower the Classroom.
Calendola National High School (CNHS) is stepping up its commitment to modern ICT education by equipping its teachers with coding skills through a week-long computer programming teacher training program conducted in partnership with MyCode.
Pilot Teacher Training with Calendola National High School
From June 2 to June 9, 2025, MyCode held an online teacher training series on Zoom for CNHS teachers, paving the way for new elective classes in computer programming. The initiative, officially titled “Empowering Calendola National High School’s ICT Program with Scratch & Python Pilot Elective Classes,” aims to make computer science part of the school’s regular ICT curriculum starting this academic year 2025-2026.
Scratch and Python Programming Teacher Training
Led by experienced coding instructor Jo Ingan of MyCode, the daily sessions were split into two tracks. The online sessions equipped CNHS teachers with the skills and confidence to teach Scratch and Python. Scratch sessions were held from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Python sessions were held from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.
Throughout the week, teachers immersed themselves in hands-on exercises, collaborative breakout sessions, and live coding demos, mastering everything from loops and conditionals in Scratch to data types, variables, and functions in Python. Participants also gained access to teaching resources, such as session slides, code files, exit tickets and module handouts to help them practice and master the subject area. MyCode also offered regular check-ins and asynchronous assessments so that teachers can reflect on their progress and receive ongoing support.
Pilot Computer Programming Classes for Grades 7 and 8
This initiative supports Calendola National High School’s ICT roadmap by introducing computer programming into the basic education curriculum starting with Scratch and Python electives, while also strengthening teachers’ problem-solving and systems-thinking skills, equipping them with the right tools to effectively teach computer programming and cultivating a collaborative environment where teachers exchange best practices for teaching computer science.
The pilot elective program will run every Friday across all four quarters of the school year. The elective class will have a dedicated 40 minutes per session for hands-on coding lessons and exercises.
MyCode will continue to support CNHS by supplying all curriculum materials, including lesson plans, rubrics for student projects, teaching and pacing guides, and assessment activities, so teachers can seamlessly facilitate the classes. Other tools like Google Classroom, coding video tutorials, and student-friendly apps will help ensure the program’s success. Dedicated monthly check-ins and asynchronous consultation will be offered by MyCode, promising continued support.
Starting June 16, 2025, CNHS will officially introduce its Scratch & Python pilot electives to all Grade 7 and Grade 8 ICT students. Learners will dive into interactive projects in Scratch and Python, setting the stage for a rich and engaging coding experience.
With this teacher-training initiative completed and CNHS’s steadfast commitment to STEM, the school is ready to inspire the next generation of tech-savvy innovators. Supported by MyCode every step of the way, CNHS looks forward to seeing its students grow into confident coders who can tackle real-world problems, unlocking new futures in robotics, game design, web development, and beyond.
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