Students from Swan Christian College recently achieved remarkable success at both the LEGO League Regional Tournament at Aquinas College and the National Competition at Curtin University. Their journey showcased exceptional teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills, earning them widespread recognition.
At the Regional Tournament on 17 November, the students worked as a cohesive team to prepare an Innovation Project and design a robot that addressed real-world challenges. This year’s theme, Submerged, inspired the team to explore how technology can be used to better understand and explore the ocean. They devised an innovative submarine design based on the physical characteristics of marine creatures, aiming to provide an eco-friendly solution for underwater exploration and scientific research.
The judges commended the team for their ingenuity, noting, “Their solution incorporated physical attributes of deep-sea animals in order to have a more ecofriendly way to explore and create new scientific findings.” The students performed exceptionally well on the day, proudly representing Swan Christian College and earning an invitation to the National Competition.
On Saturday 7 December, the team participated in the National Competition at Curtin University. The event was an exciting opportunity for the students to present their ideas and engage in a range of activities aligned with the Submerged theme. Using LEGO® technology and creative thinking, they delved into the layers of the ocean, bringing their learnings to life as they “sea” into the future.
Throughout the competition, the students tackled several tasks:
- Applied the FIRST Core Values, habits of learning, and the engineering design process to create innovative solutions.
- Explored the theme through collaboration, building, and playful learning.
- Designed, tested, and refined their ideas and solutions.
- Shared and communicated their findings and progress.
The team’s robot, designed to complete complex challenges on the Game Table, required advanced coding and engineering skills. Their innovation project—a submersible vehicle inspired by underwater creatures—was developed through consultations with professionals and iterative feedback, culminating in an impressive final product.
Both events highlighted the students’ excellent organisation, knowledge, and dedication. Their collaborative spirit and problem-solving abilities were an inspiration to all.
Congratulations to the entire team for their outstanding efforts and achievements at both tournaments. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and look forward to seeing what they will achieve next year!
