This month, six pupils from Wellington College Hangzhou participated in the finals of the 2024 Botball International Educational Robotics Conference at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing. The competition attracted nearly 2000 pupils from more than 20 regions in China and from countries such as the United States, Austria, and Malaysia.
In the fierce finals, the two teams from Wellington College Hangzhou stood out with their excellent performance and won the gold medals, drawing everyone’s attention. The competition was covered in its entirety by CCTV-13 and BRTV. This achievement brought honour to WCCH and marked a perfect end to the dedication of the participating pupils.
Congratulations to all the award-winning pupils at the 2024 Botball International Educational Robotics Conference.
The Botball International Educational Robotics Conference is a science and technology education event for the young with significant global influence. Its purpose is to promote the practice and progress of young people in the STEM field through academic exchanges and a series of robotics-themed activities and to cultivate global talents with global perspectives, scientific literacy, and a sound personality.
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Botball Robotics Conference originated from the top institute of higher learning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
It originated in MIT in 1997.
In over 20 years of history, it has covered most of the outstanding school districts in the United States, as well as many regions in Europe and Asia.
It is a recommended project by the admissions offices of many top universities in the United States.
The Botball International Educational Robotics Conference is divided into the Junior Botball Challenge and the Senior Botball Challenge. The Junior Botball Challenge, or JBC, is for children in grades 5 and 6.
The Senior Botball Challenge is for pupils in the secondary education phase.
Wellington College Hangzhou consistently attached great importance to the holistic development of our pupils, with a particular focus on the STEM disciplines. Robot programming, a highly favoured activity at the school, allows pupils to relish the excitement and challenges that technology offers. Utilising classic LEGO components and state-of-the-art online educational kits, pupils engage in a hands-on journey from conceptualisation to assembly and programming. Through the mastery of visual programming and the application of physical principles like friction, torque, and velocity, they sharpen their practical skills and creativity while tackling real-world tasks, resulting in a great sense of accomplishment and self-assurance.
Looking ahead, Wellington College Hangzhou remains dedicated to nurturing pupils' scientific mindset and fuelling their enthusiasm for technology and innovation. With a vision to excel, the school is set on achieving outstanding results in a variety of international contests, thereby offering pupils ample opportunities to exhibit and refine their skills on a global stage. Meanwhile, Wellington College Hangzhou is committed to the ongoing exploration and integration of innovative educational resources and methodologies to enrich the learning experience and expand the horizons of our pupils, creating richer learning experiences and broader development opportunities.
