It’s gold and silver for Geelong Lutheran College (GLC) Armstrong Creek’s two robotics teams after experiencing success at the First LEGO League National Championship South.
The Sematics 101 team of five Year 6 students took first place, and the Sematics 102 team of seven Year 7 to 9 students placed second at the Saturday, December 16, competition in Tasmania.
The 101 team now advances to the Asia Pacific Open Competition in Sydney from July 4 to 7 next year, and the 102 team will travel to America for the First 2024 Championship from April 17 to 20.
GLC Head of College Jill Lange-Mohr OAM said she was proud of the two teams’ success at the championships and thanked coaches Jane and Greg Hollett for their work with the students.
“We are just so thrilled and excited for our robotics students and their coaches, who have been hard at work for much of this year working on their robots and innovation projects,” she said.
Sematics 102 team members Elijah Blyton, Year 9, and Maggie Porra, Year 7, said they looked forward to competing in the overseas event against 160 teams from more than 90 countries.
They also said the team was proud of coach Mrs Hollett, who received the Coach/Mentor Award at the National Competition for coaching the GLC teams.
“Sematics 102 qualified for the Worlds in Houston, Texas, which until Saturday was only a dream. Thanks to Mr and Mrs Hollett and our amazing team, my wildest dream is coming true,” Elijah said.
“Mrs Hollett is a dedicated and encouraging coach who helped us to learn the importance of teamwork and perseverance. She thoroughly deserves the award,” Maggie said.
