Think Big Circle Launches to Unite Learners Worldwide

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South African learners from Stanger Manor Primary and Secondary shine at the Tangible World Cup, taking top honours in a global coding challenge alongside students from 30 countries.

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (06 October 2025) – Think Big Circle is officially live! On 30 September 2025, learners from around the world got their first chance to connect, collaborate, and take on new challenges together across Amazon’s Think Big Spaces.

As part of the launch, learners from Think Big Spaces across the globe jumped into the Tangible World Cup, an online coding showdown packed with challenges they have never seen before. From clever puzzles to hands-on Tangible Coding games, the competition got everyone thinking, collaborating, and showing off some serious problem-solving skills. No computers or Wi-Fi needed!

A proud moment for South Africa came when Stanger Manor Primary School (KZN) and Stanger Manor Secondary School were crowned winners in the Junior and Senior categories of the Tangible Africa World Cup. Representing their schools were teachers Ms Mogie Moonsamy and Ms Senamile Duma, along with Grade 8 learners Darian Thaver, Tiyal Balkissoon, Sharviq Moonsamy, Aarav Andhee, and Jozae Naidoo. Their achievement placed South African learners at the heart of this global event.

A standout feature of the initiative is the Tangible Africa approach, which breaks down barriers to coding by using physical grids, mobile devices, and unplugged activities that do not require computers or electricity. Through tools such as the Rangers coding game, students are introduced to core programming concepts like loops, sequencing, and conditionals, making STEM education accessible to communities that are often left out.

The Think Big Circle was launched to:

Enable collaboration across borders, linking students worldwide.
Boost STEM learning, equipping young people with valuable 21st-century problem-solving skills.
Maintain engagement, offering a platform for ongoing events, shared projects, and knowledge exchange.

Now that it’s live, the Think Big Circle has become the central hub for learners to connect, co-create programmes, and take part in innovative global events.

The project links to the company’s wider work in communities where its data centres are based. This includes helping schools with science and technology learning, building local skills, supporting eco-friendly projects, and giving back directly to neighbourhoods.