Students Reach for the Stars in the Girls Robotics Challenge

This year, a team of eight of our students took part in the Girls Robotics Challenge: Space to Explore, an inspiring programme delivered by King’s College London that challenges girls aged 12-15 to design, build and program their own robots while working alongside expert engineers, scientists and student mentors. The six-month programme gives participants hands-on experience in robotics, coding, electrical engineering, product design and prototyping, while helping them develop confidence, creativity and a sense of belonging in STEM.

Throughout the challenge, our students demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm, teamwork and determination. Working collaboratively to solve engineering problems, they designed, built and refined their robot, applying their classroom learning to real-world challenges. Along the way, they developed valuable technical skills as well as important personal qualities such as resilience, communication, leadership and problem-solving.

The experience was made even more special through the support of mentors from King’s College London, who guided students through the engineering design process and provided an insight into university study and careers in technology and engineering. The programme's focus on encouraging more young women into STEM fields aligns perfectly with La Sainte Union's commitment to empowering students to pursue ambitious futures.

Bright Women. Bold Futures.

We are also extremely grateful for the support provided by Google UK, whose sponsorship helped make this fantastic opportunity possible, and by the London AI Campus, whose encouragement and engagement further enriched the students' experience. Together, these partnerships enabled our students to engage with cutting-edge technology and gain a unique insight into the exciting opportunities available in the rapidly evolving world of engineering, robotics and artificial intelligence.

The students represented La Sainte Union with pride throughout the programme and were outstanding ambassadors for the school. Their commitment, creativity and willingness to embrace new challenges were evident at every stage of the project, culminating in the final showcase where they demonstrated the results of months of hard work and innovation.

Following the success of this year's team, we are delighted that a new group of La Sainte Union students have been invited to participate in the 2026-2027 Girls Robotics Challenge. This invitation reflects the strength of our partnership with King’s College London and the impressive contribution made by our students.

We look forward to seeing the next cohort embark on this remarkable journey and continue building on the achievements of this year's team. The Girls Robotics Challenge has been an extraordinary opportunity for our students to explore STEM, develop lifelong skills and discover that there is a place for them at the forefront of innovation and technology.