GirlsCodeToo believes that education is key for the future of our society. By providing a nurturing and supporting environment for our students we encourage them to explore different technologies and become pivotal players shaping tomorrow’s digital world.

Offering workshops to schools is key to reach girls and boys that would otherwise not be exposed to such skills. 

GirlsCodeToo believes in giving all our students the possibility to discover technology in a fun way. We do this by delivering inspiring tech-themed workshops and offering exclusive coding clubs as well as team and individual-based preparations for girls, allowing them to participate in the Swiss Olympiad in Informatics or FIRST LEGO League.

Our curriculum is designed in accordance with the Computer Science Lehrplan Volksschule Kanton Zürich.

Lehrplan 21:

• MI.2 Computer Science 
• MI.2.1 Data Structures:
  The pupils can display, structure and evaluate data from their environment.
• MI.2.2 Algorhythms:
  The pupils can analyze simple problems, describe possible solution processes and implement them in programs.
• MI.2.3 IT Systems:
  The pupils understand the structure and functionality of information processing systems and can apply concepts of secure data processing.

Class Target: 

• Primary School
• Secondary School 

Modules:

• Web Design
• Mobile App
• Game Design
• Python 
• Cybersecurity 
• Robotics
• JavaScript

Workshop Languages:

• German
• English
• French
• Italian

Modules can be presented as introductory workshops with a minimum of 3 hours per topic or as fundamental programming workshops with a minimum of 6 hours per topic. 

Depending on the number and depth of modules that wish to be covered, workshops run over 1-3 days. 

These modules are offered to whole classes, girls and boys ages 8-18, this includes primary, secondary I and secondary II schools. 

The delivery of content will be adapted to the age group of the class.

Extracurricular activities (after school): 

• Coding Clubs: covering and desired curriculum
• Swiss Olympiad in Informatics: 12 Sessions x 2 hr
• FIRST LEGO League: 12 Sessions x 2 hr

All GirlsCodeToo modules can be offered in the form of after-school coding clubs, allowing students to gain deeper insight into their chosen topics.

We are also available to support existing ICT teachers in preparing motivated students for MINT-focused competitive events, such as the Swiss Olympiad in Informatics or First Leo League* robotics tournaments, held annually nationwide.

*Equipment and storage space may be required.

Discounts:

As a non-profit organisation, GirlsCodeToo offers a reduced rate to Public schools.

Modules:

Maximum 25 students per workshop. Depending on the number of topics to be covered, workshops run over 1-3 days with a minimum of 3 hours and a maximum of 21 hours.

If you wish to book a workshop or any extracurricular activities in your school or NGO, please contact Alicia Cesa Bianchi or David Cleres for further information. They will be happy to help you create the best fitting workshop for your school!