Mikateka Primary School elevates Region A at the Rangers Coding Games Finals
The school excelled and secured first place, outperforming 15 other schools that represented various regions throughout Joburg
Mikateka Primary School has brought immense pride to Region A by securing first place at this year’s highly anticipated Rangers Coding Games Finals hosted at Joburg Zoo on August 28.
Themed ‘Computer Science: Rhino Poaching Awareness’, the event was organised by the City of Johannesburg Community Development: Library and Information Science, in collaboration with Joburg Zoo and Tangible Africa.
Jeff Nyoka, representing the City of Johannesburg’s libraries, emphasised the critical importance of this competition, not only for the participating schools but also for the future generation of coders.
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“This coding competition is an integral part of our digital programmes, where libraries play a vital role in supporting schools as they introduce coding through engaging gamification techniques,” Nyoka elaborated.
He added the initiative aimed to equip learners with essential skills such as coding, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
“Coding and robotics are emerging subjects that all schools will eventually incorporate into their curricula, and some have already begun this journey, so libraries are here to provide the necessary support to schools.”
The competition saw participation from more than 70 enthusiastic learners hailing from 15 schools from Joburg’s seven regions, including Mikateka Primary, Lanto Montessori International School, Bordeaux Primary, Royal College, and Ridgevale Primary School to name a few.
In addition to the coding competition, there was also an enriching educational tour led by a zoo ranger, allowing participants to observe rhinos and other fascinating animals up close.
“We sincerely hope that teachers recognise and appreciate the invaluable support that libraries offer in introducing coding to learners. We firmly believe that this programme will ignite a passion for computer science among learners and foster awareness of how technology is developed through coding and computer programming.”
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