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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.
Fun Techtivities in April!
Want to find something new to do over the Easter holidays or the weekends this April? We have compiled various #Techtivities where you can enjoy time with friends and family while having fun discovering the wonders of technology at the same time!
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: Jacob Xu, 13, NUS High School, HCIC 2023 Gold Award Winner
Our students are our pride and joy, and it always fills us with immense pleasure to share their growth and achievements to acknowledge them for their hard work.
Meet Jacob, a diligent 13-year-old coder who won the Gold Award in the Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC 2023), achieved a Distinction and Judges’ Choice (Best Presentation) Award at the International Coding Showcase (ICS) 2022, and is currently attending NUS High School, which he got into via DSA!
Fun Techtivities in March!
With the March and Easter holidays coming up, you may be looking for fun activities to enjoy with your family and/or friends! Why not explore some #Techtivities, where you can have fun and see technology in action at the same time? 😉
We won the Grand Prize and Best Programming Award at the 2023 Minecraft Cup!
Congratulations to team Urban Coders (ages 13 to 18) for winning the Grand Prize (1st Place) as well as Best Programming Award at the 2023 Minecraft Cup! 🏆
Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Lakshmi
Today, we get to know our educator, Lakshmi!
With a love for working with people, Lakshmi’s foray into the tech industry to empower and educate her students definitely makes for an interesting story. Find out more about the fun that Lakshmi brings to the classroom at Coding Lab!
Fun Techtivities in February!
Lunar New Year is arriving soon! Want to try some fun activities during your Lunar New Year break? Here are some #techtivities for you to enjoy!
#CodingLabParenting: Unleashing the Boundless Potential of Children through the Transformative Power of Tech-Infused Education
Fun Techtivities in January!
With the new year incoming, want to set off on a journey to explore the wonders of technology and how we can find it in various activities around us? Here are some #TechtivitiesOfTheMonth for you to begin with! 😉
#CodingLabParenting: Encouraging Positive Mental Health in Our Future Leaders in Technology
The importance of this situation has been recognized by Minster Ong Ye Kung, who stated that “The youth of today face starkly different mental health challenges compared with those before them“.
He illustrates this by drawing attention to how new forms of challenges can arise through social media and the wider internet, which could be too much for a young child to handle, before asserting that “There has to be a whole new literacy other than numeracy and language literacy… and that is digital literacy.”
Fun Techtivities in December!
With the holiday season in full swing, why not experience some #Techtivities for some fun with family and friends while experiencing the wonders of technology at the same time? 😉
#CodingLabParenting: Top 3 Antivirus Software
In today’s digital era, kids are immersed in technology with the Internet as a major influence. While it offers valuable learning and entertainment, it also poses risks. We as educators and parents watch over students during lessons, but unsupervised surfing can expose them to inappropriate content.
This raises parental concerns, prompting the need for tools to monitor and regulate online activity at home and in school. Fortunately, various antivirus and parental control programs exist to safeguard children from harmful content and online threats. In this article, we’ll chosen the best 3 antivirus software for ensuring your child’s online safety.
We adopted a Python!
To share the joy and excitement of coding on Python, Coding Lab has adopted Bubbles, a Python from the Singapore Zoo!
Here at Coding Lab, we’re also Python experts 👨💻👩💻 – Our experienced educators are here to make lessons a fun and engaging one! 😉 Experience our MIT-inspired curriculum and discover your child’s maximum potential as they have tons of fun exploring the endless possibilities it holds. 💚
Fun Techtivities in November!
With holidays starting soon, we have various #Techtivities to recommend so you and your family can have fun while learning about the wonders of technology at the same time! 😉
#CodingLabParenting: 5 Best Smartwatches for Kids in Singapore
Today, smartwatches are becoming increasingly popular among children in Singapore, and for good reason! They give us the unparalleled ease and convenience of ensuring our children’s safety. A smartwatch becomes an even more optimal choice since some schools do not allow younger students to have phones.
As we often see such smartwatches on our students’ wrists and witness firsthand the benefits that they provide, we decided to do some research and compiled a list of 5 Best Smartwatches for Kids in Singapore!
Fun Techtivities in October!
As the school holidays draw nearer, I’m sure all of us are excited and looking forward to what we can do during the break! Why not try out some #Techtivities? Have fun with your friends and family, and discover the wonders of technology at the same time!
#CodingLabStudents: Lucas Tang, 12, and Louis Tang, 10, Henry Park Primary School
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.
Fun Techtivities in September!
September holidays are here, and that means a time to have fun! Take a look at our consolidated #Techtivities for some fun powered by technology this holiday. 🥳
Achieving a Silver Award in the National Olympiad in Informatics 2023: Ziv Lim
Remember our 10 Medallists at the 26th National Olympiad in Informatics (NOI) earlier this year?
We are dedicated to nurturing future leaders in technology, and as educators, we are always delighted to hear our students’ achievements and their kind words of appreciation for our efforts. We caught up briefly with our student, Ziv who had some words for us:
Winning 3 Platinum Medals (Top Awards) – Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge 2023!
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our exceptional students, Chen-Xuan, Emrys and Prabir, who have achieved remarkable accomplishments in this year’s Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge 2023! 🏆 Chen-Xuan, Emrys, and Prabir have each earned the prestigious Platinum award, the highest honour bestowed upon the top 1.5% of participants.