Lae Secondary School opens impressive Robotics laboratory!

Lae Secondary School opens impressive Robotics laboratory!

In today's technological world, in which innovation and creativity go hand in hand, it is important to offer the young minds of tomorrow the opportunity to develop their skills. This has recognized the Lae Secondary School and recently opened a new Robotics laboratory. This event pulled the education secretary Dr. Uke Kombra, who praised the importance of such initiatives. He emphasized how important it is to challenge students to promote their innovative, creative and critical thinking skills. If the students get the chance to experiment with robotics, there are no limits to the imagination.

The newly opened laboratory was originally imported from Turkey, was originally intended for a school in Port Moresby, but due to the strong current account of Lae Secondary School, it was made available to them. The conversion of the building previously designed as a science laboratory into a Robotics laboratory happened at the request of the headmaster Christopher Raymond. With an estimated cost between K500,000 and K1 million for import and storage, this laboratory finally offers the students their own space to deal with robotics and take part in competitions.

A look at the success of the students

enthusiastic about these news, the Robotics Group of the Lae Secondary School recently took part in the Global Robotics Competition in Singapore. From October 7th to 10th, the students showed what they had learned since their first participation in 2020. With an impressive placement as 43. Among 191 countries, it even exceeded developed nations like New Zealand. The headmaster Raymond is proud of the performance and the positive feedback that the students received when they return from Singapore, and thanks the supportive parents and sponsors for their help.

The renewed participation in this international competition not only represents a milestone for the students, but also shows how important such competitions are for the development of practical skills. Team spokesman Jonathan Binga emphasizes that real support from sponsors is necessary to further improve the competitiveness of the students in the future. Her efforts are not only a contribution to your own learning, but also an expression of your love for the country Papua New Guinea.

How robotics revolutionize learning

Robotics programs and competitions are not only there to promote successful teams, but they also revolutionize the entire STEM training (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). These programs offer the students practical experiences that promote creativity, critical thinking, cooperation and problem -solving skills. According to an analysis of Robotics BIZ, projects such as the construction of underwater robots or programming satellites can become a solid basis for the training of scientists and engineers.

Participation in the various competitions, such as the First Lego League Challenge or the First Robotics Competition, gives the students the opportunity to go through the entire engineering chain - from design to construction to presentation. This interdisciplinary approach is crucial to train the next generation of innovators and problem solvers.

lae Secondary School is therefore not only an example of impressive achievements in the field of robotics, but also as a symbol for innovative education in Papua New Guinea. The use of the new laboratory could pave the way for many more successes and sustainable growth of the school infrastructure to prepare the students as best as possible for the challenges of a rapidly changing world.