Year 6 pupil Zanna was named one of six finalists in BAFTA’s 2026 Young Game Designers ‘Game Making’ category for Element Quest. She later showcased the game at the Children’s Black Book Fair at Dalston CLR James Library, where young visitors could play it and she delivered an interactive coding session, “From Imagination to Creation”, for children and parents.

Alongside her passion for game design, Zanna is also a young author who has published five books, including two coding books for children. At the fair, she sold 24 books, with her latest coding book selling out during the event.

Zanna has also recently been named a Coding Ambassador for Code Ninjas Enfield, an honorary voluntary role recognising her achievements and encouraging other young people to explore coding.

Katie Worton-Geer, Executive Headteacher of St Paul’s said: “We are incredibly proud of Zanna and all she has achieved. Her creativity, enthusiasm and willingness to share her skills with others are wonderful qualities. At St Paul’s, we encourage every child to discover and develop their individual gifts and talents, and it is fantastic to see Zanna pursuing her interests with such confidence and determination.”

The school congratulates Zanna on her achievements and looks forward to seeing where her creativity takes her next.

About St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust (https://www.stfrancistrust.net)
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust (St Francis Trust) is a multi-academy trust established in 2021. It currently serves nine Catholic schools – eight primary schools and one secondary school and which is growing to welcome two more Secondary schools and four more Primary schools over the next one to two years.

The Trust’s mission is to provide an outstanding Catholic education for all the children in our schools, helping them to grow in faith and reach their full potential. Guided by the values of St Francis, the Trust promotes academic excellence, spiritual development, and service to others.