A group of eight children from Years 2 & 3 recently took part in an exciting 10-week LEGO competition, supported by Capgemini – and what an amazing journey it has been!
Led by staff in school and supported each week by two coaches from Capgemini, the children worked in teams to create innovative LEGO projects that combined creativity, teamwork, and coding. Throughout the sessions, they developed their computing knowledge, learning how to code and program their LEGO models, bringing them to life with movement and sound. These practical experiences strengthened their understanding of computing in a meaningful and highly engaging way.
The club culminated in a special celebration event at AFC Telford on Friday 4th July, where the children proudly presented their projects to an audience of coaches, staff, and other schools. It was a fantastic day that gave our pupils the opportunity to demonstrate their teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills: all key aspects of their personal development.
The atmosphere was full of excitement and pride as each child received a medal and certificate, recognising their effort, commitment, and achievements across the program. It was clear to see how much the children had grown in confidence and how much they had enjoyed the experience.
Opportunities like this are a wonderful way of widening children’s horizons, giving them a taste of what it’s like to work in the world of technology and innovation. For many of our pupils, this was their first introduction to coding in a real-world context – and it has sparked a genuine interest in the world of computing and STEM careers.
We are incredibly proud of every child who took part and thankful to Capgemini for making this opportunity possible.
The future certainly looks bright for these young innovators!
