Northlands Primary School has secured a spot in the national LEGO League competition next month after achieving impressive podium finishes in the regional event.
The national competition is scheduled to take place in December at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg.
At last month’s regional competition in Ballito, Northlands Primary was represented by two teams: Smooth Sailors and Lego Legends. They secured second and third places, respectively, out of 16 participating teams, and were ranked within the top 10 out of 60 teams provincially.
Alistair Naidu, Principal of Northlands Primary School expressed his delight at the school’s achievements. “We are incredibly proud of our students and their accomplishments in the LEGO League. This qualification and their performance celebrate their hard work and ingenuity, highlighting the importance of STEM education in shaping tomorrow’s leaders.”
Naidu extended his gratitude to the school’s Coding and Robotics team, Steven Kent, Shamilla Subramanien, and Daryn Mahabeer, for their expertise and guidance in positioning the school as a leader in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
The LEGO League was established at Northlands Primary just over two years ago, and significant efforts have been dedicated to building valuable resources for the initiative. These efforts have yielded notable recognition and achievements by both students and teachers.
“We’ve always believed that LEGO League is all about the children,” said Kent.
“It’s an incredible opportunity for them to learn, grow, and explore their potential. Establishing this program at Northlands Primary has allowed us to introduce coding and robotics in a fun and interactive way. Through LEGO, we are sparking young imaginations while teaching children about technology. For some of our youngest participants, it’s their first step into the world of innovation, and we’re thrilled to help them discover both the power of their creativity and the limitless possibilities that technology offers.”
To support their journey, Northlands Primary has launched a comprehensive fundraising campaign to promote the importance of LEGO League and attract further support from parents, sponsors, and the community. The campaign aims to raise R700,000 to cover travel and competition expenses for the potential international stage in 2025.
