More than 300 school children across Cornwall took part in this years’ Lego science and engineering challenge, hosted by Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose.
The Cornwall Regional Lego League Finals was organised by Cornwall Council and held virtually due to Covid restrictions, with 26 schools and 40 industry partners.
Each school was given Lego kits and the pupils were set a series of engineering challenges, overseen by a team of volunteer judges.
The top three winning teams from Cornwall will now compete in the Lego League National Finals in Harrogate.
Children at Penpol Primary School who took part in the Cornwall Regional Lego League Finals
In third place was Boscastle Primary School, second place went to Darite Primary School in Liskeard, and the overall winners were the Creative Coders from Penpol Primary School in Hayle.
Barbara Ellenbroek, Cornwall Council cabinet member for children, said: “I want to congratulate every child and school who took part this year in challenging circumstances – we are proud of you all.
"Apart from being great fun this competition is great for building teamwork, innovation and creativity. I look forward to watching the progress of the teams as they compete in Harrogate.”
Lieutenant Commander Keith Adams, an engineering officer with the Royal Navy, said: “It has been great working with Cornwall Council, the industry partners who have helped fund this event and all our volunteers who have been there to guide, assess and support the schools and children who have participated.
“With more than 400 people involved in this event it has been such a great achievement from everyone to make it such a huge success. Hopefully this has set up the relationships within Cornwall that will allow those based at RNAS Culdrose to become STEM ambassadors and help with future events.
“It was a shame that we were unable to host the event at RNAS Culdrose in January, due to Covid restrictions, but everyone was able to change, adapt and overcome the challenge of an online competition and that in itself shows the resilience and courage the people involved have - all the characteristics needed for the future of those involved in STEM careers.
“We are really hoping to be able to hold next season’s Lego league event in person, here at RNAS Culdrose in Helston, and see even more schools take part.”
Published on February 15, 2022