Steyning student reaches finals of Oxford computer science challenge

A talented Steyning Grammar School student impressed judges in a computer science contest at Oxford University.
By Elaine Hammond
Published 25th Feb 2020, 14:32 BST
Updated 25th Feb 2020, 14:45 BST
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Aaron Poulter reached the seniors’ final, for 14 to 16-year-olds – an impressive achievement, as 22,722 students entered the first round.

The UK Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge, held at the university’s department of computer science, was designed to get students excited about computing.

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Luke Talbot, assistant head teacher, said: “Aaron was among the top 56 highest-achieving students invited to the final round in his age group and was presented with his certificate at a prize-giving ceremony at Hertford College.”

Aaron Poulter receives his certificate from Peter Millican, professor of philosophy at Hertford College, OxfordAaron Poulter receives his certificate from Peter Millican, professor of philosophy at Hertford College, Oxford
Aaron Poulter receives his certificate from Peter Millican, professor of philosophy at Hertford College, Oxford

Questions were inspired by topics in computer science, set for six age categories. In the first round, students had to try to solve as many problems as possible in the allotted time. The highest-scoring students from the four oldest age groups were then invited to the finals.

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