The Coding School Awards are designed to recognise the efforts and achievements of Irish schools in teaching coding & STEM to their students.
They aim to highlight the work of teachers and schools in bringing these important subjects into the classroom and presenting new opportunities for students to learn about, use and program technology.
Get all the details on what the awards are, what are the qualifying criteria and how to apply for your school.
A teacher from the school can register with Coding Ireland and submit an application on behalf of their school. In the application the teacher can provide details of the school’s work in the different categories.
Get StartedTo qualify for an award, schools must demonstrate the levels of teacher training and classroom hours dedicated to coding & STEM for the category(s) they are applying for.
| Category | Award | Qualifying Criteria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers Trained in Coding | Class Coding Hours per year | ||
|
Coding School
For schools using basic coding languages such as Scratch and other block based languages. |
Silver | 1+ | 5+ |
| Gold | 3+ | 10+ | |
| Platinum | 3+ | 30+ | |
|
Robotics School
For schools programming robots, circuits, sensors and cars. |
Silver | 1+ | 5+ |
| Gold | 3+ | 10+ | |
| Platinum | 3+ | 30+ | |
|
Web Design School
For schools using web programming languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript. |
Silver | 1+ | 5+ |
| Gold | 3+ | 10+ | |
| Platinum | 3+ | 30+ | |
|
Programming School
For schools using advanced programming languages such as Python, C, Java etc. |
Silver | 1+ | 5+ |
| Gold | 3+ | 10+ | |
| Platinum | 3+ | 30+ | |
For each category that a school qualifies for, they will receive:
An award flag for the category and level
A certificate for the category and level
A digital badge for the category and level
This can be displayed on the school’s website and social media
There is no cost in applying for or receiving an award. There is a charge for replacement flags if they are needed.
The flags measure 5 foot x 3 foot (152cm x 91cm) and can come with either a rope & toggle or a D ring fixing.
Yes, schools can apply for each of the available categories (Coding School, Robotics School, Web Design School, Programming School).
Class hours refers to the total amount of hours a class has spent on Coding, Robotics, Web Design or Programming in one school year.
Coding Ireland are the body that evaluates applications and presents the awards.
Coding Ireland run both "in school" and "online" school events that bring the latest in Coding & STEM into your classroom.
Program and race autonomous cars around a track. Which team will set the fastest lap?
Learn what coding is and how we can use it to creates games and different projects.
Use coding to create an arcade game that students can play on handheld computers.
Learn about robotics and program robots to play a football game against an artificial intelligence program.
Students learn how to program a microbit computer to make a LED strip do different things such as show different colours and effects and create shooting stars when they clap.
Here's what's happening right now in Irish schools & libraries.
| # | Coder | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
aule60
Castle Park School
|
36430 |
| 2 |
niccod
St Josephs N S
|
31075 |
| 3 |
Zellie
Newbridge Library
|
8615 |
| 4 |
danbla
St Josephs N S
|
6835 |
| 5 |
seaqui
St Josephs N S
|
6410 |
| # | Scshool | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Castle Park School Dublin |
72680 |
| 2 |
St Josephs N S Louth |
48485 |
| 3 |
Willow Park SchoolDublin |
20405 |
| 4 |
Douglas Community SchoolCork |
13520 |
| 5 |
Presentation CollegeGalway |
12415 |
Based on points scored 24 Apr to 01 May.
