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Season 2 Recap

Code Battle 2022

Season 2 ran emirate chapters at Dtec in Dubai and at Sheraa in Sharjah, where 37 teams from 11+ schools competed on 19 November 2022.

90+

Students

11+

Schools

37

Teams

Impact & Statistics

90+

Students

11+

Schools

37

Teams

5

Judges

3

Divisions

How Code Battle 2022 worked

Season 2 of Code Battle ran as emirate chapters: Dubai at Dtec on 26 February 2022, during UAE Innovation Month, and Sharjah later in the year. The Sharjah & Northern Emirates chapter was held with Sheraa at the Sheraa Hub on the American University of Sharjah campus on 19 November 2022, and the winners from each emirate went on to compete for the national title.

Chapter

Sharjah & Northern Emirates

Sheraa Hub, AUS campus · 19 Nov 2022

37 teams and 90+ students from 11+ schools across Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain, competing in three divisions.

Chapter

Dubai

26 February 2022 · Dtec Technohub 1 & A5, Dubai Digital Park

A one-day Dubai chapter held across Dtec Technohub 1 and Building A5 during UAE Innovation Month. Its results are being added to the archive.

Divisions and format

Cadet

Grades 1–4

Any block-based platform, such as Scratch, Code.org or Thunkable.

Captain

Grades 5–8

Any block-based or text-based language or platform.

Colonel

Grades 9–13

Any block-based or text-based platform or application.

On the day

  • 2 hours to build a project
  • 2 themes revealed, each team picks 1
  • 2-minute pitch to the judges
  • Certificates, trophies, medals, swag and scholarships

Judging criteria

Judges looked for innovative solutions with a clean UI, an excellent pitch and real collaboration.

20%

Code

20%

User interface

20%

Creativity

20%

Teamwork

20%

Presentation

Judges

Yahya Iqelan

LinkedIn ↗

Naiyarah Hussain

LinkedIn ↗

Shaher Tayfour

LinkedIn ↗

Mohammed Faz

LinkedIn ↗

Arsalan Nawazish

LinkedIn ↗

Sharjah & Northern Emirates winners

Podium teams from the Sharjah & Northern Emirates chapter, 19 November 2022.

DivisionWinnerRunner-upThird place
CadetGrades 1–4GEMS Millennium School, SharjahDelhi Private School, SharjahDelhi Private School, Ajman
CaptainGrades 5–8Leaders Private School, SharjahDelhi Private School, SharjahLeaders Private School, Sharjah
ColonelGrades 9–13Delhi Private School, SharjahLeaders Private School, SharjahLeaders Private School, Sharjah

What teachers said

15 teachers from 11 schools who took part in the Sharjah & Northern Emirates chapter on 19 November 2022.

Code Battle was a fantastic opportunity for students to put their coding skills into practice in an exciting and challenging environment. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm, creativity, and determination throughout the hackathon.
Ms AsmaTeacher, Al Mawahib British Private School
What stood out to me about Code Battle was how it encouraged students to think critically and solve problems independently. The experience challenged them to apply what they had learned in a meaningful and enjoyable way.
Avikkal KavithaTeacher, GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah
Code Battle gave students a great platform to showcase their skills and build confidence in their abilities. Seeing them take on challenges, experiment with ideas, and learn along the way was incredibly rewarding.
Biya JamesTeacher, Leaders Private School
Code Battle brought out the creativity in our students. It gave them the freedom to explore ideas, think differently, and use technology to create solutions of their own.
Dhanya RavindranTeacher, Crown Private School
Code Battle was much more than a coding competition. It encouraged students to communicate, collaborate, share ideas, and work together towards a common goal — skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.
Aditi YadavTeacher, Delhi Private School Sharjah
Code Battle gave students an opportunity to take their learning beyond the classroom and experience coding in a practical, competitive setting. Experiences like this make technology education much more engaging and memorable.
Jaseela SeeyadTeacher, Indian School Al Ain
It was inspiring to see how motivated the students were during Code Battle. The hackathon created the right balance of challenge and excitement, encouraging them to push themselves and discover what they were capable of.
Nafeesa AktherTeacher, Al Amana Private School
Code Battle is a great initiative for developing the skills students will need for the future. It encourages logical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and confidence with technology in a very engaging format.
Rachel ThomasTeacher, Progressive English School, Sharjah
One of the best aspects of Code Battle was seeing students apply their coding knowledge to real challenges. It helped them understand that coding is not just something they learn — it is a tool they can use to build, create, and solve problems.
A. Badriya SyedaTeacher, Delhi Private School Sharjah
Code Battle created a positive and energetic learning experience for our students. They were challenged to think, create, and persevere, while still enjoying the process from start to finish.
Shafeena BasheerTeacher, Delhi Private School Ajman
Code Battle encouraged students to step outside their comfort zones and take on new challenges. Watching them troubleshoot, improve their ideas, and keep going when things didn’t work immediately was a valuable learning experience.
Shirali GandhiTeacher, Leaders Private School
Code Battle is a wonderful platform for students to demonstrate their talent and passion for technology. It was impressive to see the ideas they developed and the confidence with which they approached the challenges.
Suma NelliseryTeacher, Leaders Private School
Code Battle makes coding exciting, relevant, and hands-on for students. The competitive element added energy to the experience while still keeping the focus on learning, creativity, and problem-solving.
Thahseen FathimaTeacher, Star Private School, Sharjah
Participating in Code Battle was a memorable experience for our students. It gave them the chance to challenge themselves, learn from others, and experience the excitement of building something through code.
Ruairi TubridTeacher, Victoria International School of Sharjah
Code Battle by iCodeJr is a valuable initiative that gives young learners an opportunity to develop their coding and problem-solving skills in a fun and inspiring environment. I would highly recommend experiences like this for students who are interested in technology and innovation.
Vivek CheroorTeacher, GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah

Sponsors & Partners

Thank you to our amazing sponsors who made Code Battle 2022 possible

Title Sponsors

iCodejr logo, organiser of Code Battle

iCodejr

In partnership with

Sheraa logo, Code Battle partner

Sheraa

Event Location

Where the magic happened

Sheraa Hub

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center

American University of Sharjah

Sheraa Hub, AUS campus, University City, Sharjah, UAE

Sheraa, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center, hosted the Sharjah & Northern Emirates chapter of Code Battle 2022 at its hub on the American University of Sharjah campus.

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