Accra, Nov 28, GNA – AmaliTech in collaboration with Recell Ghana Computer labs (RGC) recently concluded an engaging four-week coding programme aimed at empowering young learners with essential programming skills with a coding competition.
The initiative culminated in an exciting coding competition, where students showcased their creativity using Scratch programming.
Over the four-week period, participants from Acropolis Maranatha School, Clarus Academy, Jay’s International school and Royal Madonna School underwent a rigorous process, starting with an assessment to identify their foundational knowledge.
This was followed by a two-week intensive training curriculum tailored to enhance their skills in Scratch programming. Participants were later reassessed to evaluate their readiness and received feedback to fine-tune their preparations for the competition.
The competition revolved around three themes of social good: Environmental Protection, Peer Pressure, and Education. Students demonstrated remarkable ingenuity and problem-solving abilities in their projects:
- Acropolis School presented an engaging project on environmental protection, featuring a superhero and a villain with minions, complemented by interactive games.
- Clarus Academy tackled environmental protection with an educational approach, leaving out characters but emphasizing solutions.
- Jay’s International School focused on peer pressure through storytelling, decision-making exercises, and a creative quiz.
- Royal Madonna School also addressed peer pressure with thoughtful storytelling elements.
Participants were given internet access during the event to encourage creative exploration and reinforce the positive use of technology.
Projects were evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges:
- Mr. Paul Asitik (AmaliTech) – Technical expertise.
- Miss Miriam Ocloo (GSET) – Creativity and innovation.
- Mr. Kwarteng (Educare) – Team dynamics and collaboration.
The competition was keenly contested, with Jay’s International School emerging as the overall winner with 89 points. Clarus Academy secured second place with 88 points, followed by Royal Madonna School (87 points) and Acropolis Maranatha Academy (84 points). The results reflected the high level of creativity, technical proficiency, and teamwork exhibited by all participants.
AmaliTech recently partnered with Recell Ghana Computer labs (RGC), a collaboration that sets the stage for transformative digital education across Ghana. This partnership will establish fully equipped computer labs in schools, expand Coding for Kids (C4K), train teachers in coding, and organize innovative coding competitions.
Collaboratively, we aim to foster tech literacy, creativity, and innovation in young learners, ensuring they are ready for a tech-driven world. A special appreciation to Recell Ghana Computer labs for their dedication to digital inclusion and for providing the necessary support to make these efforts impactful.
About AmaliTech:
AmaliTech is a social business that provides employment pathways in the ICT sector to young graduates in sub-Saharan Africa, connecting them to the global demand for tech talent.
The company’s approach combines training with employment and continuous learning. By focusing on skilled ICT services, they contribute to ecosystem development and to the emergence of a future-proof industry with growth engine potential.
AmaliTech puts inclusion front and centre: investing in women empowerment, integrating people with disabilities into the workplace, and bringing digital skills to youth.
Through the UN’s Decent Jobs for Youth Initiative, AmaliTech has committed to train over 3,000 individuals and create more than 1,000 direct jobs in Ghana and Rwanda by 2025.
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