Celebrating Innovation: Coding@Christmas 2024 Winners Announced

Publication date: January 10, 2025

As the festive season fades into the new year, we are thrilled to share the highlights of the Coding@Christmas 2024 competition! This year’s event was nothing short of magical, with educators from across Europe showcasing their creativity, innovation, and coding skills. The EU Code Week community came together to celebrate the holiday spirit through coding, and the results were truly inspiring.

Announcing the winners

After much anticipation, the winners of the Coding@Christmas 2024 competition have been announced on EU Code Week’s social media channels! Each EU Code Week Hub selected a winning activity from their region at random. Creations like festive light displays and interactive snow globes were submitted on the EU Code Week activities ma and all the entries highlighted the incredible talent and imagination of coders across Europe.

A heartfelt thank you

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of this competition:

Regional hubs: The dedication and hard work promoting the competition in respective regions made this event possible. Thank you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm.

Educators and participants: To everyone who submitted their activities, your creativity brought the holiday spirit to life in innovative ways. Your efforts continue to inspire the love for coding across generations.

Micro:bit Educational Foundation: A special thank you to our prize sponsor for providing incredible prizes that added excitement and recognition to the competition. Your support underscores the importance of empowering young coders through education and creativity.

Throughout the competition, we saw a variety of imaginative projects. All these activities not only celebrated the joy of coding but also demonstrated how technology can bring people together during the holiday season.

Stay connected

While the competition has concluded, the spirit of Coding@Christmas lives on! Continue to explore coding with your students, share your creations with the EU Code Week community, and inspire others to embrace the magic of technology. Follow EU Code Week on Instagram and Facebook for updates, inspiration, and future opportunities to get involved.

Here’s to an even brighter 2025

As we look ahead, let’s carry the momentum of this festive celebration into the new year. Together, we can continue to spark creativity, foster collaboration, and inspire the next generation of coders.

Thank you once again for making Coding@Christmas 2024 an unforgettable experience. Happy coding, and here’s to an incredible 2025 filled with innovation and discovery!