Eco-friendly ideas win students first place in Lego League competition

The innovation competition, held in Devon County Hall in Exeter, was part of the South West division of the Lego League

A group of students from Tiverton High School have achieved first place in a Lego League competition with their innovative, eco-friendly ideas for improving their school.

The innovation competition, held in Devon County Hall in Exeter, was part of the South West division of the Lego League which sees schools competing against each other to build and programme a Lego robot to complete a series of challenges. Whilst the team was unsuccessful in winning the robot challenge, they excelled in the innovation competition with their presentation on how they could improve an area in their local community.

The team – year 8 students Adam Porter, Daniel Roberts, Ethan German, Ethan Forward, Wesley Webber, Lance Raven, Scott Cobb, Tate Colman and Isaac Scaife, led by Design & Technology teacher Bob Burrows, chose to focus on the proposed new redevelopment site for Tiverton High School and ways in which it could incorporate eco-friendly materials. Recognising the need for seating and shelter in public spaces, they explored a range of ideas, including how to recycle materials for seating – like upcycling old boat sails for use as sun and rain shelters.

The team presented their ideas in front of a team of delegates that included the Head of Education and Learning for Devon and achieved first place, impressing organisers and judges alike.

Adam Preece, Head of Design & Technology at Tiverton High School, said: “The team did exceptionally well considering the short space of time that they had to prepare.

“We’re very proud and want to congratulate them for their innovative thinking and hard work.”