In this workshop Candy Catcher, we’ll be making an arcade style game in Python where a hero runs around the screen grabbing candies. Come along and learn about making characters appear and move - the basis of any game. How many candies can you catch?

Students don’t need to have any programming experience to come along, we’ve got something for high school aged girls and gender-diverse students of all levels. We’ll cover the basics if you’re new to Python and show you some extra cool stuff if you’re already a programming pro!

Lunch, snacks and computers will be provided for students.

Please use this Humanitix site to sign up!

Also, we always have a long waiting list for GPN, so if you have registered but are no longer able to attend please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to another student.

FAQs:

What age students should attend GPN?

GPN is designed for high school students from years 6 to 12.

What gender of students are welcome at GPN?

GPN is a welcoming environment for girls, transgender students and non-binary students and our tutors all identify similarly.

Where is GPN?

GPN will be held in Flinders University Campus in Tonsley. A map and instructions on how to find the venue will be sent out closer to the event.

Do students need to be dropped off by their parents/guardians?

Unless permission from the parent/guardian is given via the Humanitix form it is assumed that students will be signed in and out of the event by their parents/guardians.

Will there be food?

Lunch will be provided, together with healthy snacks, plus some chocolate and lollies!

Please let us know any special dietary restrictions so we order enough vegetarian / cheese free / gluten free / etc.

What should students bring to GPN?

We will provide everything that students need in order to participate in the workshop including computers, paper, pens and food. We will have plastic cups but a water bottle is a good idea and there will be places to fill up water bottles at the event.

Do I need to bring a ticket?

You do not need to bring a printed ticket on the day, just bring yourself!

Contact the host of GPN Adelaide Term 4 2026