Two robotics teams from east school heading to nationals
Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria teams competed at the FTC Regional Championship on January 19, where two teams secured their spots at the National Championship.
Learners from the Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria (DSP) in the east of Pretoria are once again making waves in the world of robotics.
This is a continuation of its successful history in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) and earning a spot at the National Championship to be held in Cape Town on February 15.
DSP teams competed at the FTC Regional Championship held at Sci-Bono in Johannesburg on January 19 and two teams featuring DSP learners secured their spots at the National Championship.
According to DSP spokesperson Anja Schlüter, newcomers MufasaBots –led by Andreas Rust (Captain), with team members Xenia Rust, Luka Schlüter and trainees Nehan Lampen and Luvuyo Qealela – delivered an impressive performance.
They are mentored by Udo Aschenborn and coached by Philipp Jordans, with support from Fabian Knauss.
“The team battled through a nail-biting finish to the finals alongside alliance partners Teksense, earning their place in the nationals.”
Schlüter said joining the MufasaBots was independent team, the Creepy Crawlies.
DSP learners Christopher Moocroft, Kai Schlüter, Christian Weinert, Min Ji Kim, Min Jun Kim, and Shreeya Ramdhuny, guided by mentor Karin Kabutz, secured their spot in the nationals as alliance partners of The Buccaneers.
“STEM education and the development of innovative, independent thinking are core elements of the German education model,” said principal Manuel Haß.
Haß said DSP is committed to fostering a spirit of curiosity, problem-solving, collaboration and skills that will empower learners to become the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.
“Seeing our learners excel in a competition like FTC is a testament to this approach,” he said.
The 2024-2025 FIRST DIVE season challenges teams to explore the mysteries of ocean life through STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and innovation.
Haß said Gauteng’s top contenders, DSP’s young engineers, are ready to dive into the nationals and he is holding thumbs for both teams as they represent Gauteng.
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