{"id":294676,"date":"2025-11-22T12:20:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T10:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/?p=294676"},"modified":"2026-06-18T16:34:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:34:41","slug":"294676-2","status":"publish","type":"school_article","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/school\/294676-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Diazville learners crowned as winners in tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Saldanha Science Centre was alive with excitement as it hosted its annual Robotics Competition on Friday 7 November. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bringing together creative young learners from eight primary schools across the local education circuit. Teams programmed LEGO Spike Prime robots to complete challenging tasks on a set course, testing coding, analysis, fault-finding and precision under pressure.<br><br>The atmosphere was filled with energy as learners showed teamwork, problem-solving and perseverance. After two close rounds, Diazville Primary School\u2019s Grade 7 team claimed first place, earning praise for their creativity and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"294677\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/school\/294676-2\/whatsappimage2025-11_56592\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_56592.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WhatsAppImage2025-11_56592\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Diazville Primary School is proud of its boys who recently participated in the Lego robotics tournament. They made their school proud and won first prize. With their trophy and certificates are, from left, Antonio de Gracia, Marlon Leta (assistant coach), Jonathan Duiker, Elgin Fortuin (coach), Hlomhla Smith and Tristan Klaase.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Diazville Primary School is proud of its boys who recently participated in the Lego robotics tournament. They made their school proud and won first prize. With their trophy and certificates are, from left, Antonio de Gracia, Marlon Leta (assistant coach), Jonathan Duiker, Elgin Fortuin (coach), Hlomhla Smith and Tristan Klaase.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_56592-1024x768.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_56592-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-294677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_56592-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_56592-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_56592-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsAppImage2025-11_56592.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diazville Primary School is proud of its boys who recently participated in the Lego robotics tournament. They made their school proud and won first prize. With their trophy and certificates are, from left, Antonio de Gracia, Marlon Leta (assistant coach), Jonathan Duiker, Elgin Fortuin (coach), Hlomhla Smith and Tristan Klaase.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br>The competition forms part of the Saldanha Science Centre\u2019s Robotics and Coding Programme, which develops vital 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and digital literacy, particularly among schools with limited access to robotics education.<br><br>Sincere thanks go to the independent judges from community organisations who ensured fairness throughout the event. Special recognition is given to Siphosethu \u201cDudu\u201d Legoabe, the Centre\u2019s Robotics Facilitator, whose dedication and hands-on guidance have inspired many learners. The Science Centre staff also played an essential role in the day\u2019s success.<br><br>The Centre extends gratitude to its generous sponsors, including Saldanha Bay Municipality, Pick n Pay Vredenburg and Langebaan, Cartol, the Department of Higher Education and Training, the Western Cape Education Department and Food Lover\u2019s Market. Their continued support strengthens the mission to broaden access to STEM education and prepare learners for a technology-driven future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Saldanha Science Centre was alive with excitement as it hosted its annual Robotics Competition on Friday 7 November. 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