BSD’s Year 5 Students Win First Place at Robotics Competition

The recent FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics Competition held at Dhahran Aramco School brought together 19 enthusiastic teams from across various ISG schools, each demonstrating creativity, collaboration and a passion for STEM.

Among the standout participants was BSD’s primary team, made up entirely of Year 5 students, who achieved an outstanding victory by securing first place with 160 points, the highest score in their category. Not only were they the youngest team, but also the top performers of the event, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and technical skill.

The FLL competition challenges students to research a real-world problem, develop an innovative solution, and design, build, and program a robot using LEGO Education SPIKE Prime or similar robotics kits. The event consists of multiple components: the Robot Game, Innovation Project, and Core Values assessment. Teams must demonstrate not only their technical proficiency but also their ability to work collaboratively, think critically, and uphold the spirit of gracious professionalism.

Participation in the FLL competition offers students much more than just an exciting day of robotics. It cultivates essential 21st-century skills such as problem-solving, communication, and resilience. Students learn to apply concepts from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in hands-on, meaningful ways. They also develop self-confidence, leadership qualities, and the ability to persevere through challenges skills that extend far beyond the competition itself.

For the Year 5 BSD team, their impressive performance is a testament to what young learners can achieve when given the opportunity to explore and innovate. Their success at the FLL competition not only reflects their hard work and dedication but also serves as inspiration for future teams and young problem-solvers.

Looking ahead, BSD’s robotics team is preparing to take part in the ISG Robotics Jamboree on May 17, where they will engage with fellow students from across ISG schools, share their ideas, demonstrate their talents, and continue building on their enthusiasm for robotics and innovation.