The Grace Pineapples, the talented team from Grace Lutheran College’s Caboolture and Rothwell campuses, have made their mark on the international stage at the FIRST LEGO League Long Beach Californian Open.
What makes this achievement even sweeter is the brilliant dedication, passion, and genius in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) displayed by the students through their participation in the globally acclaimed FIRST LEGO League.
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The FIRST LEGO League encourages kids to think critically, solve real-world problems, and work as a team, moulding them into future innovators and problem solvers.
The Grace Pineapples exhibited their skills in designing and programming autonomous robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS technology. They’ve also tackled a research project focused on hydropower generation. Their brilliant ideas and commitment to making a positive impact left a lasting impression on the judges in the competition.
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The local heroes, led by the team captains from the Grace Lutheran College Caboolture campus, blew away the competition with the stellar performance of their LEGO robot, their strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
The group also brought home the Peer Award for Best Overall Team, proving that they’re not just exceptional but also the coolest bunch around! Aside from conquering the FIRST LEGO League in Australia, the team also has its eyes set on an even bigger prize — winning the the FIRST Tech Challenge!
For the Grace Pineapples, anything is possible.
Published 1-July-2023
