“Once Upon A Robot” writing competition and “Draw A Robot” design challenge invites entries from children in Key Stage 1 & 2, offering chance to win exciting and unique prizes
We are excited to announce the launch of two brand new competitions aimed at school children as part of UK Robotics Week 2020 (#UKRW20), inviting primary schoolchildren nationwide to share their creative works inspired by all things robotic.
Draw A Robot
For the “Draw A Robot” competition, children in Key Stage 1 (aged 5 – 7 years old) have the chance to draw a robot that they’d like to see in the future. The robot could be designed to accomplish any task or job – the sky’s the limit! The children will be able to submit a robot drawing, up to 200-word description, and five key features (labelled on the drawing).
The “Once Upon A Robot” writing competition is open to all Key Stage 2 children (aged 7-11 years old), and challenges competition participants to write an 800-word story featuring any kind of robot their imagination can conjure. The story could take place on Earth, in space or even on another planet!
The two new competitions will be judged by robotics experts from the UK-RAS Network, plus two very special invited literary and art & design judges. The drawing competition will be judged by Zoë Smith, Producer at Tate Kids, and the writing competition will be judged by award-winning writer AF Harrold, author of The Imaginary and the popular Greta Zargo series.
There are fabulous prizes on offer, including a Makeblock Programmable robot kit (courtesy of Pipebots), a Thames Komos Robotics Experiment kit (provided by Brains on Board), plus some unique and exclusive prizes courtesy of our guest judges.
Both competitions are open for entry now, and will close for entry on
8th May 2020. The winners will be announced on 20th June 2020.
These latest competitions complement the established and successful
School Robot Challenge – an app and online-based robot design challenge open to school groups aged between 8 and 14 years old.
