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Brookfield's Year 8 Girls Shine in Robotics Competition

In an inspiring event at Redhill Trust, a group of talented Year 8 girls from Brookfield showcased their programming skills in a thrilling Robotics competition. Equipped with Microbits, they embarked on a journey of innovation and creativity, facing two exhilarating challenges that tested their skills in building and programming robots.

The competition was more than just a display of technical ability; it was a celebration of the spirit of learning and teamwork. The girls, an asset to Brookfield, demonstrated remarkable resilience, determination, and enthusiasm throughout the day. Their robots not only navigated the room but also danced to their favourite tracks, bringing a unique blend of technology and fun to the event.

A highlight of the day was the guest speaker, Becky Patel from the charity "Teach We Can." Becky engaged the girls in a compelling discussion about the crucial role of women in the computing industry and introduced them to a world of amazing job opportunities in computer science.

The event was a resounding success, leaving the girls with not only a deeper understanding of microbits but also a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment. Miss Wear extends a heartfelt well done to all the participants for their excellent attitudes and the hard work they put into making the day a memorable one.

The girls from Brookfield have truly set a benchmark for what can be achieved with passion and a willingness to learn. Their day at the Robotics competition was a testament to their potential and the bright future that lies ahead in the realm of computing and technology.

Well done to Iris Bacon, Tayla Hancock, Elizabeth Holmes, Alice Hooper-Greenhill, Olivia Keeton, Pippa Stanton.

It was a very helpful session and informed me of the various jobs there are in computing, but it also was good in teaching me about coding and will surely help me in future computing lessons and overall it was a fun and enjoyable session!”

Amazing opportunity to dive into physical computing I never would have done.”