Reddam learners excel at international robotics competition
A total of 111 schools in 24 countries across five continents entered the competition with Reddam House Bedfordview clinching awards in three of the six age categories.
Reddam House Bedfordview emerged victorious at the Inspired Build 2023, a global inter-school technology challenge.
A total of 111 schools in 24 countries across five continents entered the competition with Reddam House Bedfordview clinching awards in three of the six age categories.
The competition challenges young innovators, aged seven to 13, to design and create robots under a different theme each year with this year’s theme being ‘Environmental Innovation’.
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Songman Yin and Christian Tallarico won in the nine to 10 age category with their waste monster, an aquatic marvel dedicated to clearing the oceans of floating trash.
In the 10 to 11 age category Leeya Mayet’s rainbow paper scraper, a land-based solution designed to gather waste paper, was the winner.
The blue crane, a brainchild of Kian Bageloo and Michael Cole, a magnetic crane adept at segregating metals from waste, won in the age 11-12 category.
Following the victory, the school hosted its annual robotics showcase on September 13.
Brenda Kahl, head of Grade Four science and robotics, said, “The first step in solving global problems, like improving the environment, involves wild and out-of-the-box brainstorming.
“It is pivotal for learners to realise that no challenge is insurmountable; some may just require extra effort.
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“Our young robot builders have embraced this mindset, showcasing tremendous creativity and determination.”
She added that the inter-house showcase is for learners who don’t get to compete in other school events.
“We have three sports houses and for the learners that are not so sporty then robotics is a great alternative,” explained Kahl.
Grade four pupil Leeya said, “I was inspired by seeing so much litter. I thought why not make a robot that would pick up the paper? It was challenging.
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“I had to find a way to make an ice cream bucket fit into the creation and find the right code,” she said.
The competition was hosted by the illustrious St Louis School of Milan and received close to 100 robot entries in each age category.
