VEX Robotics, the global platform that combines STEM education with competitive robotics, was introduced to Santa Sabina classrooms in 2025. Students design, build and program robots to complete complex tasks in timed challenges. The VEX V5 system uses advanced components – motors, sensors and programmable controllers – allowing teams to explore engineering principles, coding and strategic thinking. Our students enter competitions which encourage collaboration, creativity and problem-solving, preparing students for future careers in technology and innovation.
We celebrated an outstanding achievement by Chelsey Fa (Year 9) and Leah Han (Year 8), who received the Innovate Award at the Ryde VEX V5 Robotics Tournament. Competing for the first time, the duo impressed judges with their creative holonomic drive design and exceptional problem-solving under pressure.
Their success marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Santa Sabina’s VEX V5 Robotics team 33131A qualified for the VEX Robotics Australian National Championships, held in Adelaide. Chelsey and Leah’s leadership in driving, build refinement and match strategy powered a robotics season defined by innovation, teamwork and resilience.
We also hosted our own VEX V5 Robotics Tournament in September in the Senior Campus Hall, showcasing the creativity and engineering skills of our students, together with students from other schools. We welcomed teams from leading schools across Sydney, including independent and government schools. The tournament offered students dozens of qualification matches, a dedicated skills field and a calm, professional judging room – creating the right environment for learning and fair play.
By early October, our V5 VEX Robotics team had continued to improve, winning their quarterfinals in a very competitive field at Knox Grammar.
We look forward to continuing development and more strong results in 2026, when our senior teams will be joined by students from our Primary Years Campus, thanks to the donation of specialised VEX Robotics equipment for Primary students from our Parents and Friends’ Association.