April 2nd, 2025

Last term, Year 12 Mulberry STEM Academy students undertook a university-style engineering project launched by Mulberry Academy Shoreditch (MAS). Using mBlock mBot Rangers, teams of between three and five students designed, built and tested robots that could autonomously follow a line and avoid obstacles. They were free to construct their robots in any configuration.

Throughout the term, students researched, coded and tested their robots while attending presentations on tackling engineering challenges and designing academic posters. They worked independently outside of lessons, solving problems and collaborating without direct teacher guidance. This helped them develop the key engineering skills, resilience and teamwork that will be essential for their future studies and careers.

The project culminated in a competition day at MAS, where students tested their robots on three increasingly difficult tracks and presented their project posters. It was inspiring to see their growth in confidence, problem-solving and technical ability throughout the process.

This year marked a milestone for the Trust, as Mulberry Academy Shoreditch’s F24 team became the first Trust team ever to reach the International Final.

Huge congratulations to all teams for their dedication and effort this season, and a special ‘well done’ to Mulberry Academy Shoreditch for their outstanding success.