‘During my presentation, I focused on keeping things simple and clear for the judges’

Akshat Gupta, a talented Class 8 student from Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park, secured the second position in the prestigious Annual Computer Symposium-CODE 2024-25 organised by Apeejay School, Noida.

The event saw participation from over 40 schools across Delhi-NCR, Meerut, and Bulandshahr. The two-day event provided a dynamic platform for students to showcase their technical skills and creativity in a wide range of competitions such as gaming, coding, and digital innovation. Akshat’s journey to the podium was a delightful surprise to him, and his achievement serves as a testament to his determination, the support of his teachers, and the holistic approach to learning at Apeejay. Here is an exclusive conversation with Akshat, where he shares his experience and insights from the event.

How did you feel about securing the second position at CODE 2024?

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting to win because my teacher, Nidhi ma’am, told me about the competition just a day before. Although I love programming, I hadn’t practised in a while. But I’m glad she encouraged me to participate because I ended up securing second place, which was a delightful surprise.

Could you tell us more about the event and your project?

We had to create a 2D game using basic controls like up, down, left, and right keys. The game needed a scoring and health system, along with obstacles for the main character to face. I found the scoring system a bit challenging, but I managed to figure it out. During my presentation, I focused on keeping things simple and clear for the judges.

How did Apeejay School help you prepare for this competition?

Apeejay has always been supportive. My computer teacher, Nidhi ma’am, played a huge role in this. Initially, I didn’t want to participate, but she encouraged me. The school provides a great balance between academics and extracurriculars, and they always help us explore new opportunities.

What has been your favourite part of learning at Apeejay?

The teachers! They are amazing at clearing doubts and giving feedback. They also push us to participate in competitions and encourage us to do our best, which helps us discover our potential.

What are your future aspirations?

I’m only in 8th grade, but I want to pursue computer science and become an engineer one day.