Congratulations to our iSTEAM enthusiasts on their achievement at the HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2024! Our school’s team demonstrated exceptional teamwork, independence, and engineering skills, securing the “Best Engineering Award” at the prestigious event.
The HKUST Underwater Robot Competition, organised under the HSBC/HKUST Robotics for Youths Programme, provides the opportunity for over 200 primary and secondary school students and teachers from 30 different schools to enhance their robotics skills, and collaborate across institutions. This annual contest, now in its ninth year, aims to foster experiential learning in iSTEAM education through the medium of robotics.
The two-day event started out with a training workshop on the first day, where participants gained fundamental knowledge of designing and controlling underwater robots. Armed with this newfound expertise, they worked collaboratively in teams to design and construct their own underwater robots, which were then put to the test in the inter-school competition. The joint-school competition on the second day challenged the students to work across school boundaries, testing their ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with peers from a wide spectrum.
Following the competitive events, the teams had the opportunity to showcase their robot designs to a panel of judges. It was here that our Wycombe Abbey team’s outstanding engineering skills were recognised with the prestigious Best Engineering Award.
This immersive experience not only honed their technical skills but also fostered a spirit of innovation. Achievements like this one underscore the transformative power of experiential learning and the importance of nurturing well-rounded, future-ready individuals who can thrive in the dynamic, interconnected world of tomorrow.
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