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Sharing our intimate insights on Education, Computational Thinking and Technology
Welcome to our blog, where we delve into the realms of education, coding, and technology. We aim to empower parents and students by providing valuable insights, tutorials, and resources. From unraveling the mysteries of coding to exploring its endless possibilities, we believe that coding is not just a skill but a mindset that nurtures problem-solving, creativity, and resilience. Join us on this exciting journey as we shape the next generation of digital pioneers, preparing them to thrive in the ever-evolving digital age.
#CodingLabStudents: Alicia Khong, 12, MIT AI & Education Summit 1st Prize Winner
Meet Alicia, an inspiring young coder whose dedication to STEM has earned her a Direct School Admission (DSA) offer to her preferred schools and won her various awards in both the local and global stage - the 1st Prize in the prestigious MIT AI & Education Summit, and the Silver Award in the International Coding Showcase 2023!
Finalists at the Taiwan Presidential Hackathon 2024 (International Track)!
Three of our talented students proudly represented Coding Lab and Singapore at the Taiwan Presidential Hackathon 2024 International Track, making history as the first-ever participants from Singapore in this prestigious competition. Out of 77 global teams, they were selected as one of the 10 finalists and stood out as the only student team, competing against corporations, research institutions, and professionals from around the world.
#CodingLabStudents: Lim Chen Kai, 12, HCIC 2024 Bronze Winner
At Coding Lab, we are proud to showcase the incredible journeys of our students who continue to push boundaries and achieve remarkable feats.
Meet Chen Kai, a talented young coder whose determination and passion for learning have led him to significant accomplishments, including the Bronze Award at the prestigious Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) and a successful DSA offer to the School of Science and Technology (SST) for 2025!
Celebrating Innovation: Most Relevant Award at the National Thinkers Challenge 2024!
At Coding Lab, we had the privilege of coaching the talented team from Yew Tee Primary School, who won the Most Relevant Award at the 3rd Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan National Thinkers Challenge 2024! Competing against 66 teams from 40 primary schools, the team’s innovative proposal for “Future Schools” stood out for its creative use of design thinking, big data, and AI.
Young Innovator Alicia Khong Takes the Spotlight in Lianhe Zaobao
At just 12 years old, Alicia Khong has already made remarkable strides in the world of programming. Starting her coding journey at the tender age of 7, she has grown to become a role model for young coders everywhere, showcasing how determination and passion can lead to extraordinary achievements.
This year, Alicia’s incredible journey was featured in Lianhe Zaobao, where her story of perseverance, innovation, and success captured the hearts of readers. Her achievements speak volumes about her talent and hard work:
#CodingLabStudents: Tan Yap, 12, HCIC 2024 Platinum Winner
At Coding Lab, we believe in nurturing curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills in our students, and Tan Yap is a shining example of this philosophy in action!
Tan Yap’s coding journey began when she was just in preschool, sparked by a robotics class that piqued her curiosity. Since then, her passion for coding has grown immensely, from Scratch to Python, and now exploring languages like JavaScript and C++. She has even competed in the prestigious Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024 and won the Platinum award in her first-ever competition, only awarded to the top 1.5% of participants — an achievement that speaks volumes about her dedication and drive!
#CodingLabStudents: Aiden Breva, 12, HCIC 2024 Silver Winner, NJCO Bronze Winner
At Coding Lab, we are excited to share the incredible journeys of our students. Meet Aiden Breva, a 12-year-old from Tanjong Katong Primary School who has already made a significant impact in the world of coding and cybersecurity!
Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Jessie
Meet our wonderful educator Jessie! A graduate from the NUS Material Science and Engineering course, Jessie was fuelled by her passion for creation and discovery and made the leap into programming - today, she is one of our proactive and nurturing educators at Coding Lab.
#CodingLabStudents: Prabir Balchandani, 13, HCIC 2023 Platinum Winner
Today, we are introducing Prabir, an aspiring 13-year-old coder who clinched the Top Platinum Award for the Hwa Chong Info-Communications Challenge (HCIC) 2023, which is only awarded to the top 1.5% of the participants!
#CodingLabStudents Shine with 5 Platinum Awards at HCIC 2024
A huge round of applause to our exceptional 2024 batch of students for their fantastic performance at this years HCIC! 🏆 This year, our students made us proud by taking home an impressive 18 awards, including 5 Platinum Awards (given to the top 1.5% of participants!), 2 of which were earned by girls. Talk about #girlpower!
Back to School Tips: What Parents should know Post-Circuit Breaker
With effect from 2 June, Primary and Secondary students who are in graduating cohorts will attend school daily while other cohorts will rotate weekly between Home-Based Learning and returning to school for lessons. Here are some specially curated tips that we hope will aid you in making your child’s digital journey the best that it can be.
DSA into your desired school with Coding
The annual Direct School Admissions (DSA) exercise is approaching. If your child is Primary 6 this year, why not tap on his talents and achievements to seek early admission into the secondary school of his choice?
