St Clare’s College students shine at robotics competition in the US

St Clare’s College has announced the achievements of its students at the 2024 CREATE U.S. Open Robotics Championship held in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Ten students from St Clare’s College embarked on a journey to the US; having qualified through regional ACT competitions. Two of the students were formal competitors while the remaining eight students, who undertake IT as a subject, were invited to attend as part of the support team.

These students played instrumental roles as volunteers, undertaking tasks such as Robot Inspection, Refereeing, Scoring, Announcement, and competition registration.

Their exceptional teamwork and dedication did not go unnoticed, as they were awarded the coveted “Sportsmanship Award” for their outstanding contribution throughout the competition.

Competing in the Middle School Section of the competition against approximately 50 schools, the St Clare’s students secured 20th place in their pool, ranking them at approximately 40th in the overall competition. Additionally, their participation in the “Super Mega Challenge” saw them finish in the top three, further highlighting their talent and determination.

Ms Juliette Major, a teacher and Acting Assistant Principal at St Clare’s, expressed her pride and privilege in accompanying the students on this adventure. She commended their conduct as competitors and ambassadors for the College, emphasizing the role of St Clare’s in nurturing their talents and fostering a culture of excellence.

The St Clare’s community rallied behind the students, sending many uplifting messages on social media and expressing their admiration for their achievements. A community assembly provided an opportunity for the students to share their experiences, eliciting feelings of pride and admiration from their peers and teachers alike.

The students relished the experience of making friends with competitors from around the globe and were particularly thrilled by the opportunity to see an NBA game and receive a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA during their stay in Houston.

For more information about the St Clare’s robotics team’s journey, including an ABC Radio interview from Iowa, please visit: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/canberra-mornings/robotics-championship-usa/103610842