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| The 4-school team relishes podium glory |
The Philippine Robotics Team, comprising students from Quezon City High School, Betty Go Belmonte Elementary School, Claret School of Quezon City and Batangas State University, copped three major awards at the 2024 First Lego League Asia Open Championship held on Aug 3-4 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The team won the Best Robot Design Award (QCHS/BGES),
Best Innovation Project Award (Claret School) and Best Team Model Award in
Explore category (BSU).
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| Basahin ang detalye! |
During a courtesy call on Consul General Germinia
Aguilar-Usudan ahead of the competition,
team members from QCHS and BGBES were assured of the Consulate’s full support
and were encouraged to give the contest their best shot.
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| Congen Usudan (middle) sent off the team with good vibes during their courtesy call |
Congen Usudan also commended their families and
mentors for encouraging the students to demonstrate excellence in STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education in the country and
abroad.
More than 480 teams from 24 countries took part in the international competition that integrates education, technology and creativity.
They competed in four categories: robot game, robot design, innovation project and core values. During the competition, they were asked to use their imagination and creativity to integrate STEM elements, placing equal emphasis on learning and fun.
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