Students navigate robots through maze, sumo and block challenges during Intermediate Robotics Competition

Jan. 17, 2020

There were cheers and high-fives and lots of cooperation as Grade 7 and 8 students vied for top honours during the Intermediate Robotics Competition held at the Board office Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.

The event featured 16 teams from 11 schools competing in the maze, sumo, and block collection challenges using Lego Mindstorms.

The anticipation! Welcome to the Intermediate Robotics Competition! #pvnclearns @PVNCCDSB pic.twitter.com/J6nlpMuwKg

— Dr. Sarah Taylor (@TeacherDrSarah) January 16, 2020

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Big thank you to @PVNCCDSB for hosting an amazing robotics tournament today. Congratulations to all the winners and teams who competed. Lots of cheers and smiles. #PVNCLeads #PVNCLEARNS #ROBOTICS pic.twitter.com/n2ShAvPz0n

— ❤📚 Mrs. Jinchereau 📚❤ (@MrsJinchereau) January 16, 2020

This team had a revised strategy and design that led to a sumo win in their second sumo match of the day at the @PVNCCDSB robotics competition! #PVNClearns pic.twitter.com/n5pGtkKom5

— St. John Ptbo (@StJohnPVNC) January 16, 2020