FAO Computer Science teachers
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) runs the CyberFirst Girls' Competition to encourage more girls to consider Computer Science as an option at school and as a potential career path.
The competition is a team event, with each one made up of four students that identify as female, from Year 8 in England and Wales, Year 9 in Northern Ireland and S2 in Scotland.
Whatever your pupils' ability, from beginner to expert, the CyberFirst Girls' Competition is an opportunity for them to learn something new about cyber security.
The content for each category of the competition is consistent with subjects within the Computer Science syllabus from both the National Curriculum and Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence. However, the competition will contain some advanced cyber topics that are not covered in traditional education but will seek to stretch the lateral thinking and additional cyber knowledge of the teams.
A grand prize giving dinner and celebration day will be held for award winners and winning schools following the finals.
There are several prestigious prizes to be won throughout the competition:
The winning team from each region will be invited to the dinner.
take a look at the teacher information pack to learn more
