On January 28th 2026, our 6th class travelled to their first ever VEX IQ Robotics competition. For our small rural school, it was a new and exciting experience.
There were over ten other local primary schools taking part and when we arrived the gym in Scoil Chríost Roí was bustling with noise and activity. All the teams were busy testing robots, making adjustments and working through each challenge as it came.
The children from our school had been preparing each week since the Halloween break and while our team was not among the most competitive on the day, they approached each round with enthusiasm and supported one another throughout. They learned a great deal about teamwork, problem-solving and staying calm under pressure. They were great ambassadors for our school.
It was a positive first outing, and the children returned to school with a better understanding of the competition and plenty of ideas for the future.