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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: Dionysia Kyvetou, ICS 2024/25 Gold Award Winner!
Meet Dionysia Kyvetou, or Denise, a 10-year-old competitive swimmer from Stamford American International School and avid reader who brings just as much passion to the keyboard as she does to the pool.
Her love for animals and creative ideas led her to win the Gold Award at the International Coding Showcase (ICS) 2024/25 with a meaningful Python project!
From fiction books to real-world coding, Denise shows us that you’re never too young to make an impact. Read on to find out more about her ICS journey!
Coding Lab Students Achieve Outstanding Results at the National Olympiad in Informatics (NOI) 2025
We’re beyond proud to share that 9 of our #CodingLabStudents have clinched medals at this year’s National Olympiad in Informatics (NOI), clinching a total of 3 Golds, 1 Silver and 5 Bronze!
#CodingLabStudents: Sanya Gudi, SheHacks 2025 Winner!
Meet Sanya Gudi, a bright young coder with a passion for technology, creativity and making a difference!
At just 12 years old, she’s already achieved an incredible milestone – winning SheHacks 2025, a prestigious girls-only hackathon that celebrates innovation and problem-solving.
Read on as we get to know more about her coding journey, her winning project, and what drives her forward!
From Student to Mentor: Interview with Chen Xin
From learning her first line of Python code at Coding Lab to becoming a teaching assistant in the very classroom where her coding journey began, Chen Xin’s story is one of full-circle inspiration. 🚀✨
Her journey started with a spark of curiosity in coding that grew into a passion, leading her to pursue a degree in Business Analytics at NUS. Now, she’s back where it all began, empowering the next generation of coders to dream big and take their first steps into the world of tech.
Join us as we delve into Chen Xin’s inspiring journey from student to teacher and how she’s paving the way for others to explore the endless possibilities of coding. 🌟💻
#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!
Top 10 Finalists - Taiwan Presidential Hackathon 2024
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 stood out as the only team comprised of students, competing against corporations, research institutions, and professionals from around the world.
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!
Coding Lab Students on Channel 8’s Frontline: Celebrating Their Global Success!
Did you catch us on Channel 8’s Frontline on 27th October 2024? 📺 We’re still buzzing with excitement as our talented students showcased their incredible coding journeys, including winning the grand prize at the prestigious 2024 MIT AI & Education Summit! 🏅💡
#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!
Coding Lab won First Prize at the 2024 MIT AI & Education Summit!
Our Coding Lab students from Singapore students do the country proud at the prestigious MIT AI & Education Summit 2024, held from July 24 - July 26 in Cambridge, MA. by clinching top prizes!
Empowering Women in Tech at the Women’s Forum For the Economy and Society 2024!
Coding Lab is extremely honoured to be featured in the Women’s Forum For the Economy and Society 2024, hosted at Singapore Management University! This year’s theme, “Tech as a Vector of Inclusion”, was an especially significant endeavor as it brought female perspectives on technological advancements to the forefront of a typically male-dominated industry.
Winning Top Secondary School Contestant at NOI 2024 (+ multiple Golds)!
We are proud to announce that our students have once again shown their amazing programming abilities at the annual National Olympiad in Informatics (NOI), and clinched 2 Golds and 3 Bronze. We are also excited to have our student, Derrick, awarded the Top Secondary School Contestant award!
#CodingLabStudents: Isaac Khong, 11, and Alicia Khong, 9, Radin Mas Primary School
For today’s student feature, we’ve invited two curious coders. Meet Isaac (aged 11) and Alicia Khong (aged 9), who won the Social Impact Award and People’s Choice Award respectively during the International Coding Showcase 2020, and also Judges' Choice (Most Innovative) and Judges' Choice (Best Design) respectively during the International Coding Showcase 2021! These clever and articulate siblings began their coding journey one after another, here at Coding Lab. Don’t miss this first-ever double-bill student feature!
Channel NewsAsia and Channel 8 Feature: Grooming Young Tech Talent in Singapore
Thank you to Mediacorp's Channel NewsAsia (CNA) and Channel 8 for featuring Coding Lab on the news! Aired in both English and Mandarin respectively, we are honoured to have been a part of this segment on nurturing future leaders in technology in Singapore.
Little Steps Asia Feature: Mompreneurs Who Rock Singapore – Influencers In The City
Parenting can be hectic, especially when you have to juggle work too. But can you imagine running your own business on top of that? Our very own Director, Candice Wang, was featured in Mompreneurs Who Rock Singapore – Influencers In The City, an article by Little Steps Asia. It is a parenting blog with a readership of over 1 million parents across Asia!
CGTN Feature: Uptick in women pursuing STEM courses
Thank you China Global Television Network (CGTN) for including Coding Lab in the feature on females in STEM courses! In light of International Women's Day, CGTN covered the uptick in women pursuing STEM courses.
The Straits Times Feature: Addressing the Gender Gap in the STEM Sector
#CodingLabStudents: Sarah Go on her Computer Engineering Scholarship at UT Austin
#CodingLabStudents: Leah Loh, 11, MGS
Meet 11-year-old Leah. As champion at the code::XtremeApps:: (CXA) 2019 Hackathon (Junior Category) by IMDA, the Methodist Girls’ School student shares with us her coding journey so far – and how she intends to take it further.