7 Centurion students to perform on international robotics stage

Seven Centurion learners will jet off to Singapore to participate in the first global renewal and robotic challenge.

Thousands of students from more than 190 countries will be showcasing their skills in highlighting the importance of renewable energy around the globe.

According to SpringBots Foundation public relations officer Roxanne Reddy, the competition will be held in Singapore as it was at the forefront of sustainability initiatives making it the great choice for this year’s theme.

“The competition will be held under the theme “Hydrogen Horizon”. We selected our learners based on their academic achievements and also by the love of Stem – science, technology, engineering and maths – robotics,” Reddy said.

She said the schools that learners were coming from were also assisting in the selection process.

Reddy said what made this year’s team gel was its members’ common goal of positively impacting the world through Stem and robotics.

“Their good communication skills allow them to solve problems openly. They graciously accept feedback and respectfully provide feedback to each other.

“They use each other’s strengths while building on their weaknesses. They utilise their diverse intelligence on many different topics to reach our goal.”

When Rekord asked if learners were confident that they would make it, one, Keashna Dinna of Uitsig High School, said they believe that they stood a good chance of winning.

“We have a good chance of winning. We have experienced mentors and effective leadership. With our unique strengths, it makes us a strong team and we believe we can go incredibly far into the competition,” Dinna said.

Mukondi Sinugu, also of Uitsig High School in the Reeds, told Rekord that she strove to leave a positive mark that resonated across generations.

“The team is very dedicated and has grasped more knowledge throughout the year than anyone can imagine.

“So we are competing prepared and ready for anything and everything that can and will happen,” Sunugu added.

Amahle Mkhize of Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School said she has an interest in engineering, building, coding, and design.

“My goal is to gain knowledge in Stem and robotics to create solutions that decrease suffering and make a positive impact.

“By incorporating robotics and Stem principles, I aim to address real-life problems in my community, such as soil erosion prevention,” said Mkhize.

Reddy said the organisers of the event believed that by making science and technology exciting as any other sport, they can inspire the world’s two billion youth to pursue Stem fields and be the leaders that can collectively solve the planet’s most pressing problems.

The SpringBots South African robotics team comprises students from various backgrounds and educational institutions which seek to represent the unity and diversity of the country.

Reddy said this dynamic and innovative group of young minds is driven by a passion for robotics and technological advancement.

“Hailing from the diverse landscapes of South Africa, this talented team has been making waves in the field of robotics with creativity, technical expertise and collaborative spirit.”

The foundation is dedicated to promoting Stem education and robotics awareness in local communities.

It also organises workshops, mentorship programmes, and outreach events which seek to inspire and engage young students, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds.

The competition will be from October 7-10.

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