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Why We're Here
Have you ever had an idea for a website, a game, or an app? Do you wonder how they actually work? We're here to show you that the world of technology is for everyone. It's a place where you can turn your ideas into reality. We invite every girl at our school to explore programming and see just how much fun it is to be a creator.
Coding Isn't Just for "Techy" People
Think of programming as a superpower. It's the ability to bring ideas to life, to build something from nothing, and to automate boring tasks. Our courses are about so much more than sitting at a desk. We dive into:
Electronics: Building and programming physical devices.
Game Development: Designing and coding your own video games.
Websites with Databases: Creating dynamic, interactive websites.
Python: Learning a powerful language to build everything from small apps to complex systems.
And it’s all hands-on, creative, and fun. See below some projects done by Hargest Coding Girls!
Inspiration and Pathways
You're not alone in this journey. We want to connect you with other amazing initiatives in New Zealand that are dedicated to empowering girls in technology.
GirlBoss NZ
A network and community for young women who are leaders and innovators. They run events and awards that can help you build your confidence and career.
ShadowTech for Girls
This is an incredible opportunity for girls to spend a day in a tech company, shadowing a woman in the industry. It's a chance to see what a real tech job is like!
NZ Programming for Girls
Check out the various events and groups that host coding workshops and competitions specifically for girls.
Scholarships for Your Future
Thinking about university? There are some fantastic scholarships specifically for New Zealand girls who want to study programming or Computer Science. These can make a huge difference in your future.
Edna Waddell Undergraduate Scholarships for Women in Technology and Engineering: A scholarship of up to $5,000 for women entering their first year of study in technology and engineering at a New Zealand university.
Nicola Crowley Memorial Scholarship for Women in Computer Science: For women enrolled in their penultimate year of a BSc in Computer Science, Data Science, or Statistics at the University of Auckland. A scholarship of up to $8000.
Endace Women in Technology Scholarship: A $10,000 scholarship plus the potential for a work placement for full-time female students in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields at a New Zealand university.
The Girls in Games Scholarship at Media Design School: provides a $2,000 scholarship for female students in their first year of the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Game Programming) degree.
GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship: A $10,000 scholarship available to female students in their second or later year of full-time tertiary study in a STEM field.
Cool Projects from Our Students
This is where you'll see what's possible. These projects were all made by students just like you, showing that with a little code, you can build incredible things.
From Fun Games to Useful Tools: The Power of Python. This option highlights the variety of things they can build, directly connecting to their interests.
Our students' imaginations are the only limit when it comes to Python. They don't just solve math problems; they build cool, interactive programs. One student even made a "Choose Your Own Adventure" style story in Python, where the reader's decisions change the plot. Others have created fun math quizzes and even calculators with custom interfaces. You can create anything from a game to a useful tool, all with the power of code. Follow the links below to see the websites, apps, games and electronics outcomes all in action.
Misha's Name Generator
Screen Recording 2025-05-06 103007.mp4Cissie's Novel Game
Cissie's Novel Game.mp4Amanda Group's Caesar Cipher
Amanda and Cameron's Caesar Cipher.wmvSaranya's Book Recommender App
Aria's Price Conversion App
Awesome Websites: Our students created beautiful and functional websites for real-world purposes.
Ever wanted to build a website that does more than just show information? Our students learn to create dynamic, interactive sites that can store and retrieve data. Think of it like building the next social media platform or a personal blog.
Amanda's BrightSpark at End of Sprint - Teacher.webmAmanda's BrightSpark LMS (Teacher)
Amanda's BrightSpark at End of Sprint - Student.webmAmanda's BrightSpark LMS (Student)
Saranya's MoviesTVShows Website.mp4Saranya's Movies and TV Shows
Tihara&Shalom's TikiTrails.mp4Shalom & Tihara's TikiTrails
Cissie's Gamers Nest.mp4Cissie's Gamers' Nest
Jordan M's Pokemon
Preethi's Debating.mp4Preethi's Debating
Game Development: You'll be amazed at the games our students designed, from character animations to game mechanics.
Whether it's in Python or a dedicated game engine like Godot, our students learn to design and build their own games from scratch. They handle everything from character movement and scoring to creating the levels and rules. It's the ultimate creative challenge.
Misha's Space Shooter Game in Godot
Hasanli's Adventure Game in Godot
Jordan's Mystery Adventure Game in Unity
FINISHED GAME.mp4Hannah & Irene's Last Year Game in Godot
Irene & Hannah's Last Year Game.mp4
Electronics: Bringing Your Ideas to Life
Electronics projects are all about seeing your ideas come to life. Our girls have tackled everything from mastering simple circuits to building their own Morse code generators and even diving into Augmented Reality (AR) glasses. These projects aren't just about learning how things work; they're about creating interactive, real-world tech from the ground up.
Saranya's Group's Whack-a-Mole
Shalom and Irene's Simon Says Game
Shalom & Irene Simon Says.mp4Amanda's Group's Morse Code Generator
Amanda's Group's Augmented Reality (AR) glasses
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