You know it’s your passion when you keep going — even after missing the first chance. That’s how Sanya’s coding journey began. She missed the sign-up for her school’s coding activity, but she didn’t let that stop her. She told her parents she still wanted to learn coding — and that’s how she found Coding Lab. The rest is history.

Today, at just 12 years old, Sanya is the proud winner of SheHacks 2025 — a prestigious hackathon that celebrates creativity and innovation, and won the Silver Award in the International Coding Showcase 2024/2025!

💬 “Coding has made a difference in my life by improving my problem-solving skills and helping me think outside the box. Debugging reminds me of real life – it’s hard to find the problem at first, but with a different perspective, you can always figure it out.”

Sanya now dreams of working at Google — a platform used by millions every day. She’s passionate about closing the gender gap in big tech companies and making sure women get the recognition they deserve for their contributions.

We’re so proud to be part of her journey. Her story is a reminder that it’s never too late to begin — and that when kids discover what they love, they’ll go far. Read her full story on our blog here!

Alex Morrison’s journey in coding has been a remarkable one, shaped by his passion for computer science and supported by a strong foundation of coding courses.

From his early experiences with robotics to his dedication in pursuing O-Level Computing, Alex’s hard work has paid off with impressive results, where he has achieved A1!

From flipping through a Scratch book at age eight to winning the top prize at the Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024 - only awarded to the top 1.5% of participants, Isaac’s coding journey has been nothing short of remarkable!

What started as simple experimentation quickly turned into an insatiable passion for programming. Whether he's building games or tinkering with code to understand how things work, Isaac has developed a deep appreciation for coding that extends beyond competition wins. His ability to push himself, experiment, and problem-solve makes him an inspiring young coder to watch. Learn more about Isaac through this interview here!

At just a year into his coding journey, Ong Zi Xun has already proven his mettle by clinching the Bronze award at the prestigious Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024.

Zi Xun’s story is one of resilience, curiosity, and the pursuit of his passions. Initially introduced to coding during a school holiday camp, he quickly developed a deep interest in it, fueled by his love for games and creativity.

Despite facing challenges, like not getting into his first-choice robotics club, Zi Xun didn’t let setbacks deter him. Instead, he turned to coding as an outlet to explore his love for technology and problem-solving.

Meet Kia Shian, a passionate young coder who has been exploring the world of programming since the age of 7!

His dedication and creativity have led him to achieve remarkable milestones, including winning the Silver Award at the prestigious Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024 as well as the Gold and Judge’s Choice - Best Presentation Award at the International Coding Showcase 2023.

We invited 2 passionate brothers, Lucas and Louis Tang, who first began their coding journey with us 4 years ago when they were 9 and 6 years old respectively. They have since accelerated across our S100 Python for teens, and are already pursuing our S200 Electives course at the ages of 12 and 10. Lucas will also be commencing his studies at Hwa Chong Institution in 2023.

Let’s hear from them regarding their experience so far in this blog here!