More than 300 children from schools across Cornwall descended on RNAS Culdrose this week to take part in a series of activities using Lego – a lot of Lego!

Organised by Cornwall Council and the Royal Navy children from primary schools and secondary schools across the Duchy competed in the two-day event - the First Lego League Robot Challenge - a national programme to encourage children in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).

Falmouth Packet: Primary school and secondary school children from across Cornwall attended RNAS Culdrose for the two day competition Primary school and secondary school children from across Cornwall attended RNAS Culdrose for the two day competition (Image: Felicity Blight)

Day one of the event was held on Wednesday (March 13) which saw 300 children take part in activities and build robots all in one of the Naval bases’ aircraft hangars.

Primary and secondary school children were joined by members of school staff as well as members of the Royal Navy.

Porthleven Community Primary School were named winners and will now go on to compete in the First Lego League National Finals at the Harrogate Convention Centre on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Falmouth Packet: “The Wave Makers” of Porthleven Primary School will now compete in the finals this April “The Wave Makers” of Porthleven Primary School will now compete in the finals this April (Image: Felicity Blight)

School secretary Felicity Blight who attended the competition with pupils said it was a ‘great achievement’ for the school in its first year of entering the competition.

“We are very proud of our team ‘The Wave Makers’, added Felicity. “They showed great teamwork and resilience in overcoming challenges.

“They were confident and creative in their innovation project and impressed the judges with their range of experiences and what they’d achieved in a short amount of time.

Falmouth Packet: The Porthleven pupils were among 300 children taking part on the dayThe Porthleven pupils were among 300 children taking part on the day (Image: Felicity Blight)

“What a great achievement the school in our first year of entering the Lego League – Nationals here we come!”

A spokesperson from RNAS Culdrose said: “We’ve been delighted today to welcome 300 school children from 30 schools across Cornwall for a busy and noisy day for the First Lego League robot challenges.

“Teams competed to build their robots and complete activities.

“It’s all about promoting science, engineering and technology.”

“We have another 300 children coming tomorrow (Thursday)

“Thanks go to the Royal Navy, Cornwall Council, Lockheed Martin, Leonardo UK and Serco Group, as well as all the teachers and children themselves.”