This week, 8 talented pupils from Year 7 and 8 competed in the First Lego League Tournament. In the competition, teams from all over the world are challenged to create and program a robot to complete a variety of challenges. They must also create a solution to a problem in this field and present their ideas to a panel of expert judges.

For the first year since the pandemic, the team from Christ Church Academy were able to attend the regional tournament at Newcastle College. Around 30 schools with pupils aged 11-16 competed, either at the event or virtually, to gain a place at the national tournament.

Despite a Covid-inhibiting term and their comparatively young age, the pupils performed excellently and their smart mail box idea won the Best Project/Presentation Award. The team also secured fourth place in the Robot Games, narrowly missing out on spot at the national tournament by one place! It was an amazing performance by all CCA pupils, who were commended by staff from other schools for their excellent community spirit when meeting and supporting other teams. 

The Academy has already set its sights on a place in the 2023 tournament, giving even more pupils the experience of applying their curriculum knowledge in a competitive and challenging environment.