Greek Code Week Hub small grant supports robotics learning in two primary schools
18/05/26
Greek Code Week Hub small grant supports robotics learning in two primary schools
EU Code Week is built on the energy, creativity and commitment of educators across Europe who bring coding, computational thinking and digital skills into their classrooms. In Greece, this spirit is being strengthened through the first round of the Greek Code Week Hub Small Grants call, which supported schools in accessing practical equipment for hands-on digital learning.
As part of the July–October 2025 small grants call, educator Mr Zavounis successfully applied for support on behalf of two primary schools in Greece:
- Elementary School of Eliki, Aigialia, Greece
- Elementary School of Diakopto, Diakopto, Greece
The grant was provided by the Greek Code Week Hub, represented by Sophia Drakaki. With this funding, the schools were able to purchase equipment designed to support STEM, robotics and coding activities with students.
Bringing hands-on coding into the classroom
The equipment purchased through the grant will help pupils explore coding in a practical and engaging way. By working with micro:bit-based robotics kits, smart cars, gamepads and STEM activity sets, students will be able to connect coding concepts with real-world problem-solving and creative experimentation.
The equipment includes:
- ELECFREAKS Future Innovators Set for micro:bit
- ELECFREAKS Smart Cute Bot Pro, micro:bit smart car for STEM activities
- ELECFREAKS micro:bit Nezha Pro Ocean Kit
- ELECFREAKS micro-USB wire
- ELECFREAKS Cute Bot Pro Blocks Pack
- ELECFREAKS Joystick:bit Kit, micro:bit gamepad for coding activities
These tools will support activities where learners can build, test, code and adapt their own projects, helping them develop confidence in digital technologies from an early age.
Supporting teachers, inspiring learners
The Greek Code Week Hub Small Grants initiative is a practical example of how local support can make a meaningful difference in schools. By helping educators access the resources they need, the initiative supports more inclusive and engaging digital education experiences for students.
For the two schools involved, the new equipment will help create more opportunities for pupils to take part in STEM and coding activities, encouraging curiosity, teamwork and problem-solving.
This kind of support reflects the wider mission of EU Code Week: to make coding and digital literacy accessible, creative and relevant for learners everywhere.
Strengthening the EU Code Week community in Greece
The first round of the Greek Code Week Hub Small Grants call highlights the important role of national hubs, Ambassadors and educators in growing the EU Code Week community. Through targeted support, teachers are better equipped to bring digital skills into everyday learning and inspire the next generation of young innovators.
EU Code Week congratulates Mr Zavounis and the participating schools, and thanks the Greek Code Week Hub for supporting meaningful digital learning opportunities in Greece.
