Robots, coding and teamwork take over Curro Krugersdorp
Learners and teachers across the West Rand gathered at Curro Krugersdorp Primary School for a battle of brains.
The West Rand reached an exciting milestone recently as learners from across the region gathered at Curro Krugersdorp for the very first West Rand Robotics League, an event aimed at fostering innovation, collaboration and technical skills among youngsters.
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According to Curro school marketer Dibuseng Maboya, the inaugural competition brought together the foundation phase and intermediate phase learners from local schools, who demonstrated their abilities in coding, robotics, problem-solving and teamwork. The event marks a significant step forward in promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education within the region.
Executive head Annemarie Lombard praised both learners and staff for their role in making the initiative a success.
This is going to be the first of many. We are proud of our learners and the teamwork they display. Thank you to the staff for this exciting initiative,” she said.
Organisers expressed enthusiasm about the future of the league, highlighting its potential to grow into a key platform for young innovators. Schools across the West Rand are encouraged to participate in upcoming events and become part of this dynamic and forward-thinking initiative.
The competition featured two streams, novice and apprentice, with Curro dominating both streams and being placed in top positions.
Novice Stream
• First place: Curro Krugersdorp
• Second place: Curro Krugersdorp
• Third place: Discovery Primary School
Apprentice Stream
• First place: Curro Krugersdorp
• Second place: Curro Krugersdorp
• Third place: Monument Primary School
Dibuseng added that learners demonstrated not only technical excellence but also resilience, creativity and strong team spirit throughout the competition. All participating teams were commended for their dedication and willingness to embrace the challenge.
Teachers and organisers praised the learners for their hard work and determination, noting that every participant played a role in making the event a success.
As league takes its first steps, it sets the stage for a future where young minds are empowered to innovate, collaborate and lead in a rapidly evolving digital world,” Dibuseng concluded.
