Five talented Primary 4 students from The Grange Institution (TGI) proudly represented our school at the Global Robotics Games 2025. This global competition brought together young innovators from seven countries under the inspiring theme “Equity Engineers.” Participants tackled the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 1: No Poverty, showcasing creativity in STEAM and robotics.
From Crash Course to Competition
What makes our students’ achievement remarkable is the journey behind it. After just a two-week crash course in robotics, our young engineers earned an honourable mention while competing against students from seven countries — some with three years of experience.
Competition day tested their resilience. In a high-pressure setting, the team had five hours to design and build a fully functional robot from scratch. It needed to complete complex tasks. Following the strict “no adult intervention” rule, our students owned every step. Every gear placed, every line of code written, and every improvement made reflected teamwork, problem-solving, and determination.
How Robotics and STEAM Build Future-Ready Skills
This experience brings our Construction & Design competency to life through the Cre8tors-in-Action framework. Under immense pressure and a ticking clock, our students proved themselves as true resilient innovators. They showed critical thinking, quick adaptability, and strong collaboration, turning abstract ideas into practical solutions.
This also highlights the digital literacy embedded in TGI’s curriculum. Competing effectively with limited preparation reflects the solid foundation they’ve built here. They learned more than robot-building — they learned to use technology to solve real-world problems. Robotics and STEAM skills are essential for addressing global challenges like poverty, and our students embraced that mission.
This hands-on application of STEAM, robotics, and digital literacy is vital for preparing students for the future. Their competition experience illustrates why:
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Developing problem-solving skills
Students move from theory to practice, troubleshooting robot issues and refining designs on the spot. This mirrors the fast-paced, project-based challenges they will face in future careers.
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Bridging technology with human-centric design
Our students weren’t just programming machines — they were applying programming and design to create solutions that prioritise practical needs. This approach shows how technology can serve people, inspiring future innovators to design with purpose.
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Building resilience and collaboration
In a high-pressure environment without external support, students relied on each other, learned from failures, and persevered. This process strengthens emotional intelligence and teamwork — skills essential for today’s complex world.
Preparing Future Innovators Beyond Textbooks
At TGI, preparing students for the future goes beyond textbooks. We nurture a mindset that turns challenges into opportunities. Our participation in international robotics competitions reflects our commitment to education that blends STEAM, digital skills, and human-centered values.
Our five Primary 4 engineers made our school proud and proved that creativity and resilience can build a more equitable tomorrow. Well done to our brilliant young innovators!
