Pupils from two local schools visited the new Apple campus in Battersea last week to present new digital and coding skills.

As part of a collaboration between Wandsworth and the global technology company, which opened its London offices in the borough late last year, local students are being taught coding and digital literacy skills.

Through The Battersea Project and the Apple Regional Learning Centre, over 80 students in Year 5 have benefited from the coding classes.

St Mary's students chat to Kath Mackenzie, Apple's Government Affairs Initiatives Manager

Presenting an exhibition of the digital project work they have produced at the Apple Campus in Battersea Power Station, pupils from St Mary's Primary School and Sacred Heart Primary School used iPads to show the Leader of Wandsworth Council and Apple employees their new tech skills.

Leader of the council Simon Hogg said: "We've seen some incredible work from the amazing staff and students at St Mary's and Sacred Heart schools. I'd like to thank the team at Apple for all they've given to the partnership so far and providing such inspiration to our students.

Apple's Sernur Tatari discusses progress with Wandsworth Leader Simon Hogg

"This event shows how much we can achieve by working in close collaboration and I look forward to working together on even more exciting things in the future."

During their visit to the state-of-the-art Apple campus, the students got a taste of working in a hi-tech office, asked Apple employees about their jobs, and enquired how they, too, could work for Apple in the future.

Executive Head Teacher, Jared Brading, said "To be able to up-skill and enthuse everyone has been fantastic, and we are excited by the ongoing opportunities working with Apple will bring our community in Battersea."

Apple's Head of Programs and Partnerships Sernur Tatari meets Sacred Heart students