Northlands Primary builds its way to LEGO League nationals
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Northlands Primary School is taking STEM education to new heights with its LEGO League programme. The programme was designed to ignite creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
LEGO League, initially introduced as extracurricular, integrates seamlessly with Northlands’ academic curriculum, reinforcing STEM concepts in an engaging and practical way.
Students from Grades 4 to 7, chosen for their interest in robotics and problem-solving, work under the guidance of a dedicated Coding and Robotics team. They build and program LEGO robots, tackling complex challenges that push their ingenuity to the limit.
Parents have embraced the initiative, participating in events, fundraising, and cheering the teams on.
Northlands’ two teams, Smooth Sailors and Lego Legends have qualified for the national LEGO League competition in December, hosted at Johannesburg’s Sci-Bono Discovery Centre. This marks their second consecutive appearance.
Lead Robotics Instructor Mr Kent boasted about the students, saying: “I am continually inspired by the ingenuity, collaboration, and confidence they show, and I look forward to seeing how these skills benefit them far beyond the walls of Northlands Primary. The national competition is a wonderful opportunity for them to showcase their growth, and I am honoured to be part of their journey."
Principal, Mr Naidu, shared: “Watching our students excel at a national level reaffirms our commitment to developing well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the world of tomorrow."
LEGO League, initially introduced as extracurricular, integrates seamlessly with Northlands’ academic curriculum, reinforcing STEM concepts in an engaging and practical way.
Students from Grades 4 to 7, chosen for their interest in robotics and problem-solving, work under the guidance of a dedicated Coding and Robotics team. They build and program LEGO robots, tackling complex challenges that push their ingenuity to the limit.
Parents have embraced the initiative, participating in events, fundraising, and cheering the teams on.
Northlands’ two teams, Smooth Sailors and Lego Legends have qualified for the national LEGO League competition in December, hosted at Johannesburg’s Sci-Bono Discovery Centre. This marks their second consecutive appearance.
Lead Robotics Instructor Mr Kent boasted about the students, saying: “I am continually inspired by the ingenuity, collaboration, and confidence they show, and I look forward to seeing how these skills benefit them far beyond the walls of Northlands Primary. The national competition is a wonderful opportunity for them to showcase their growth, and I am honoured to be part of their journey."
Principal, Mr Naidu, shared: “Watching our students excel at a national level reaffirms our commitment to developing well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the world of tomorrow."
