Community class
Python for Years 5–12
Beginner-friendly, project-based learning with adaptive pathways for students in Years 5–12.
Explore the classYouth technology education · Sydney
Technology skills for real projects.
TechCommons is a youth-led community technology education initiative providing practical coding programs for young people.
What learning looks like
Start with the fundamentals. Finish with something that moves.
Our current class for Years 5–12 is a small beginner group learning Python through a nine-week sequence, from variables and decisions to loops, functions, Turtle graphics and a complete game.
Explore the Python curriculumfrom turtle import Turtle
player = Turtle()
player.shape("turtle")
def move_right():
player.forward(20)
screen.listen()
screen.onkey(move_right, "Right")A final-game concept using functions, keyboard input and animation.
Programs
Clear pathways for learners and organisations.
Practical formats that can grow with the people and communities involved.
For schools
Programs built around your setting
Talks, workshops, hackathons, project formats and multi-week learning can be discussed with schools.
Discuss a school programTechCommons magazine
Technology meets social good
Our next edition, created with kordas Volunteering, is launching in December.
Preview the next editionTechCommons Hacks V1 · July 2026
Young people built for global and local impact.
From 11–21 July 2026, students across secondary school years joined an online build challenge focused on ideas with practical impact.
- 118
- participants
- 70
- projects
- Years 5–12
- organisation-wide focus
- 11 days
- online event window
Create. Connect. Contribute.
Be part of what comes next.
Help bring our magazine to life, or join the conversation with the TechCommons community.
Work with us
Help turn good plans into safe, practical programs.
Volunteer for our magazine, join our Discord, or discuss support for a community program.