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Robotics at Curro

Coding has been on everyone’s minds for years and Curro was one of the first major school groups to offer Coding and Robotics as part of the curriculum. Many of our learners shine at international robotics competitions, and some of our teachers are even judges! But what does it mean to learn coding in school? What does it teach your child and why does it give them an edge?

Here’s how:

 

 

Coding promotes essential life-long skills

When children learn to code, they develop a whole toolkit of skills that will serve them throughout their lives. They learn to break down big, intimidating challenges into smaller, manageable chunks, then work through them in a systematic way. They build resilience because (let’s be honest) code rarely works perfectly the first time – they have to keep debugging until everything runs smoothly. This also teaches them that failure is not the end – it’s just part of the learning process.

Coding also encourages creativity and experimentation. Whether they're designing a game, programming a robot, or creating an animation, learners get to see their ideas come to life on screen or in the real world. And here's the thing: these skills – critical thinking, persistence, creative problem-solving, collaboration, and others – are exactly what employers are looking for in the modern workplace. By introducing coding early, we're giving our learners a serious head start in developing the kind of adaptable, innovative mindset that will help them thrive in whichever path they choose.

 

 

But what about AI?

AI isn’t necessarily a threat to coders – it’s a tool to master, not a replacement to fear. AI might help to provide a base for code or help clean it up, but the skills we mentioned above combined with the specialist knowledge that goes into writing effective code remains in the hands of skilled humans.

 

From class to club

The majority of Curro schools offers an extramural robotics club, which are often considered an extension of what they learn in class. Our curriculum opens the door for learners to progress to competitive clubs, where they gain the opportunity to achieve on regional, provincial, national, and even international level. In recent years, 368 learners from 11 schools participated in the World Robot Olympiad, 1 945 learners participated provincially, and 47 teachers served as judges. And that’s not the end! The participation numbers increase exponentially every year, and we continue to build our curriculum at all Curro schools.

 

Curro continually shines at the World Robot Olympiad

The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) is a global stage where young innovators solve real problems with robotics. WRO brings together over 24 000 participants from more than 90 countries, and Curro is a major contributor since introducing Coding and Robotics as a subject in 2012.

Learners progress from provincial rounds to national and international finals. Categories range from entry-level Explorer Lite through to Future Innovators and Future Engineers, ensuring access for learners at every skill level. In 2025, we had 1 945 learners from 22 schools participating provincially, with 47 of our teachers as judges. On national level, we had 270 learners in 110 teams – and 368 learners from 11 schools participated in WRO!

 

 

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