Halton will have a presence at the World FIRST Robotic Championship in Texas!
Established in 2001, FIRST Robotics inspires young people to be leaders and innovators in science and technology by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills to inspire innovation and foster self-confidence, communication and leadership.
A total of eight robotics teams from the Halton District School Board (HDSB) competed at the FIRST Ontario Provincial Championship in Hamilton from Thursday, April 6th – Saturday, April 8th. Schools participating included:
- Aldershot School
- Burlington Central School
- Craig Kielburger Secondary School
- Garth Webb Secondary School
- Georgetown District High School
- M.M. Robinson High School
- Oakville Trafalgar High School (with two teams)
Each HDSB team qualified for the provincial competition based on their results from taking part in regional competitions, including those held at Humber College, Waterloo and York universities.
Four of them qualified for the World Championship:
- MM Robinson 2200
- Craig Kielburger Secondary School 4992
- Garth Webb Secondary School 5409
- Georgetown District High School 4976
Garth Webb and GDHS will attend and represent the HDSB.
“Many thanks are extended to all of the coaches, mentors, volunteers and sponsors that provide students with this extremely valuable opportunity that supports the development of critical STEM and technological skills such as manufacturing, electronics, programming, CAD/CAM, pneumatics, design and transferable skills such as teamwork, problem solving and communication,” says Donna Norrie, Specialist High Skills Major Lead at the Halton District School Board. “This has been a truly amazing experience for our students.”
Other achievements at the Ontario competition included:
- MMR winning the Innovation in Control Award
- GWSS winning the Excellence in Engineering Award
- Aldershot Lions winning Highest Rookie Seed Award and the Rookie All Star Award
The World Championship will be held from Wednesday, April 19th – Saturday, April 22nd in Houston, Texas.
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