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Parent,
Jane
Hackathon - Cyber Security
5 October, 2023
I did provide verbal feedback to one of your colleagues after the course but I'll try and summarise it, seems a long time ago already! Sophocles had been looking forward to the course for months and he enjoyed his time. The first morning was a little frustrating as despite the reminders you had sent
FunTech Response
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback; we genuinely appreciate it.
Regarding the software installation issue on the first day of the Hackathon - Cyber Security course, I'd like to clarify that FunTech provide all the necessary laptops, which eliminates the need for any software installation.
The first day of the course is designed to ensure that all children start from a common point. While some students may be more advanced, others may require more guidance. After reviewing the notes and videos from the first day, it seems that Sophocles was actively engaged at his computer. Nevertheless, we acknowledge your point about the pace, and, moving forward, we will encourage students to inform tutors when they've completed a task. This will enable us to offer additional extension exercises to meet varying skill levels.
As for break times, our policy includes two morning breaks, two afternoon breaks, and lunchtime during which all children are encouraged to go outside and make the most of the school's play areas.
Your input on the mobile phone policy is well-noted. We understand that different families have varying preferences in this regard. To address this, we will be introducing a yellow card and red card policy starting in 2024. During lesson time, students will need permission to use their phones. A yellow card will be issued for the first offense, and should it happen again, a red card will follow, resulting in phone confiscation. We hope this solution accommodates the preferences of all parents and fosters a conducive learning environment.
We genuinely value your insights, and they help us enhance the FunTech experience for all our students. Thank you for your feedback, and we're looking forward to continually improving our courses.
Student,
Millicent, 13
Residential Camp
Hackathon - Cyber Security
26 August, 2022
Sam and Beatriz were absolutely amazing tutors who made the experience a lot better however the course wasn't for me, the residential was not suitable, the evening activities was underwhelming and it wasn't catered for the older students who wanted to relax at night and not necessarily watch Sponge
FunTech Response
Sorry to hear that the course wasn't for you. We don't often find this, however, wish you had told us earlier in the week as we may have been able to swap you to another course.
The evening activity options were: Scuba, Dodge Ball, Games Night, Movie Night.
For Movie Night, I believe the choice was Cast Away (Older ones), Encanto (Junior Ones).
I appreciate that you wanted to go straight to your room after dinner, however we do think it’s important to either socialise with the others or just chill in the common area.
Student,
Theo, 13
Day Camp
Hackathon - Cyber Security
5 August, 2022
It was alright! very tiring and I had to take a LOT of breaks throughout but I think I learned something. Thanks a lot FunTech!
FunTech Response
Sorry to hear you found it very tiring. As a standard we take two 15 minute breaks in the morning, two in the afternoon plus an hour for lunch.
However, this course is very technical and so perhaps that made it a lot more intense.
Student,
Daniel, 13
Day Camp
Hackathon - Cyber Security
29 July, 2022
I borught a cookie to the hack course and I got the cookie from the srefer computrer hack good:).
Student,
Ashley, 12
Day Camp
Hackathon - Cyber Security
16 August, 2019
but to be honest we used a different software that most of us don't use because lets be honest were are all windows users it would have a better rating if we learnt some windows codes but further than that it was cool
Student,
Fraser, 11
Day Camp
Hackathon - Cyber Security
16 August, 2019
I didn't really actually understand anything on this course but apart from that, the teachers, Darius, Sam, were nice the students were nice who were at the camp and the break times were enjoyable. 3.5 stars
FunTech Response
Spoke with the parent and their response was:-
"Sadly course was just not for Fraser. He has done a lot of courses with FunTech but he did not find this one as engaging. This happens and we'll be back for another camp."
Student,
Bijal, 12
Day Camp
Hackathon - Cyber Security
15 August, 2019
I learnt so much!! And joe was really funny and made every lesson fun. This was the third time im at funtech in barbican and this was good. it was something new and I had fun!!!!
Student,
Lena, 11
Day Camp
Hackathon - Cyber Security
15 August, 2019
I liked the tutor and the work but i would recommend bringing a book a the breaks are incredibly long and boring.
Student,
Arian, 14
Day Camp
Hackathon - Cyber Security
15 August, 2019
we loved our tutor goke very nice guy but the course was too difficult for a week. all the staff is very nice especially goke. he helped all of us and made sure we understood everything before he moved on but the course was too hard.
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