In January 2025, Legae ICT and Kids Coding Academy launched a Coding and Robotics program at Tarlton Primary Farm School in Gauteng. The program targets Grade 7 students who would otherwise have little to no exposure to technology-based learning.
This initiative is one of the clearest examples of Legae ICT’s mission in action: take digital education out of well-resourced urban schools and bring it into the communities that need it most.
What the Program Teaches
The Coding and Robotics program introduces Grade 7 students to foundational programming concepts and robotics principles. Learners build and program simple robots, write basic code, and work through structured problem-solving challenges.
At its core, the program teaches more than technical skills. Students develop logical thinking, persistence, and the ability to break a complex problem into smaller steps. These skills transfer across school subjects and into adult life.
Why Tarlton Primary Farm School?
Tarlton Primary is a farm school. It serves one of the most under-resourced learner populations in South Africa. Farm school learners are frequently excluded from the type of enrichment programs that urban schools take for granted.
Bringing coding and robotics to Tarlton Primary signals a clear commitment from Legae ICT: digital education is for every South African learner, not just those in funded urban schools. The choice of this school is itself a statement of values.
The Role of Kids Coding Academy
Kids Coding Academy is Legae ICT’s partner in this initiative. The organization provides structured coding and robotics curriculum, training materials, and facilitation support. The partnership combines Legae ICT’s community reach with Kids Coding Academy’s technical expertise.
This type of collaboration is central to how Legae ICT operates. By partnering with established education technology providers, the organization delivers high-quality programs without needing to build every component from scratch.
The Broader Impact of Coding Education at Primary Level
Research consistently shows that early exposure to coding improves mathematical reasoning and problem-solving ability. For Grade 7 students approaching the transition to high school, these skills provide a measurable academic advantage.
In a country where science and mathematics performance remains a national concern, programs like Legae ICT’s Coding and Robotics initiative address a real and urgent need. They build foundational digital competence at the exact point in a learner’s development where it has the greatest long-term impact.
How to Support This Initiative
If you want to support Legae ICT’s work at Tarlton Primary and other rural schools, you can donate, volunteer, or partner with the organization. Visit legaeict.org/get-involved to find out how.
