| South West Robotics Challenge 2009 - Champions! |
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The challenge was called ‘Smart Move’ and was based around transportation. The eight students designed, built and programmed a robot, carried out research into transportation problems in their community; in their case problems surrounding buses and presented their findings to a group of judges. They were awarded the champions prize for the best overall performance out the 23 teams taking part from around the South West, for their research project presentations, robot performance over three rounds, robot design and their teamwork.
‘I was so proud of them all they certainly deserved the award as they worked closely as a team and were full of enthusiasm’ Ms Rose ICT teacher, ‘They are now preparing for their biggest challenge yet and I am sure they will excel and do themselves proud’ ‘I was thrilled when the announcement was made. The fact that we were going to the nationals will really encourage me to work harder’ Carli Green ‘It was a great day, especially when we won’ Louis Capitanchik ‘It was a great experience to go to Bristol and do a competition and we learned loads of stuff’
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On the 26th November Team F.A.I.L. from The Commonweal School were awarded the Champions Award for the South West and will go through to the UK and Ireland National final at Loughborough University on 23rd January 2010.
They have been working hard since the challenge was launched in September and had allocated roles for each member of the group. They have developed a range of skills from programming and control technology, research to creativity, teamwork, analytical things, strategic problem-solving and communication skills.