The Robotics team of Vine Christian High School (VCHS), a private high school located at Adjirigano in Accra, has emerged victorious at the Pan African Robotics Competition held on Sunday July 28th 2024 in Dakar, Senegal. The prestigious competition, which draws top high school robotics teams from across the continent, saw the VCHS team securing first place with their innovative design and exceptional performance.
The Pan African Robotics Competition challenges teams to design, build, and program robots to complete complex tasks and compete in a series of trials. VCHS, who are also the Ghana Robotics Competition 2023 Champions, demonstrated extraordinary skill, creativity, and teamwork, earning the top spot among a field of highly competitive teams. The competition featured about 400 top young minds from across 14 African countries including Mali, Uganda, Lesotho, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Cote d’Ivoire.
The VCHS Robotics Team and their teachers shortly after winning the Pan African competition in Dakar, Senegal
The Head of the Coding and Robotics Department at Vine Christian High School, Triumph Tetteh said he was proud of the achievement of the VCHS Robotics team, adding that “our students have put in several hours of hard work, dedication, and innovation to reach this milestone.” Mr. Tetteh added that, the success of the team in this competition “is a testament to their commitment and passion for robotics; we are incredibly proud of what they have accomplished.”
A group photo of the VCHS Robotics Team with their teachers and Head of School, Mrs. Georgette McCarthy.
The team, which was made up of Miss Alexine Seiba Amoako-Mensah, Masters Zachary Opoku, Joshua Sunkwa-Mills, and Joshua-Caleb Dadzie, used their diverse skills and a strategic approach to achieve their success.
This recent achievement highlights the growing excellence of Vine Christian High School in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education and its commitment to nurturing young innovators.
About Vine Christian Schools:
Vine Christian Schools is a renowned educational establishment committed to delivering excellence in academic rigour, Christian values, and student achievement.
The institution’s approach creates a nurturing, inclusive and harmonious learning environment that fosters the holistic development and academic success of its students.
Vine Christian Schools was founded in October 2005 by Dr. Michael McCarthy and Mrs. Georgette McCarthy, the school has experienced steady growth and expansion over the past nineteen years.
Currently, Vine Christian Schools offer comprehensive preschool and primary education, as well as a secondary school with Cambridge and GES programmes catering to students from Years 1 to 11, providing diverse opportunities for advancement and growth.
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