ComBank promotes innovative computer coding at President’s College Kotte

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently recognised five groups of students from President’s College, Kotte, who created coded, real-world applications in miniature form, after following a foundation course in computer programming supported by the Bank. This program was conducted in collaboration with the STEMUP Educational Foundation, which also hosted a coding competition as part of the course.

The winning groups were awarded first to fifth places for their innovations: a fire-proof rover which can send video feedback and temperature information from fire accident sites; a smart fish tank that self-cleans and feeds fish; an electricity-saving app for homes that controls electrical equipment via a mobile phone; a shutter system that protects solar panels from acid rain when it occurs; and an automated system for watering plants by gauging the dryness of the soil.

The course which made these innovations a possibility was conducted with the help of BBC micro:bit, a pocket-sized codeable computer with motion detection, a built-in compass, and Bluetooth technology, which allows students to express themselves digitally. A similar project was previously conducted by Commercial Bank for students of Rajasinghe Vidyalaya, Hanwella.