FLL Cyber Tigers qualify for WORLDS Campaign

I hope this finds you in good health and high spirits. My name is Sanet Glatz, and I am writing to you on behalf of the Cyber Tiger Robotics Team, comprised of exceptional young individuals: Jean Mouton, Luka Steenekamp, Christelle Glatz, and Lara Pretorius.

Jean and Luka are going to grade 10 next year, and Christelle and Lara are going to grade 9. They grew up and currently reside in Swellendam, South Africa. It is a rural town, and their robotics journey had humble beginnings in our house’s garage 6 years ago when my husband and I decided we wanted to start Lego Robotics in Swellendam.

We seek your support and partnership as we celebrate their outstanding achievement of securing first place at the National First Lego League competition against 46 other teams from all over South Africa and Botswana.

The Cyber Tiger Robotics Team is a group of dedicated and talented students who have demonstrated exceptional skills, creativity, and teamwork in the field of robotics. Their recent success at the National First Lego League competition is a testament to their hard work, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

First Lego League is an international competition for children between the ages of 9 and 16. This competition focuses on various elements in robotics (research, design, programming, and professionalism), and the team excelled in all these areas.

As part of the team's innovation project, they reached out to rural schools in the Swellendam area this year. The outreach involved assisting teachers in developing music lessons based on the CAPS curriculum. To test the lessons, they also conducted some of the lessons themselves, teaching children about "bucket drumming" and robotics.

They also established a website to easily share the lessons with everyone:

https://sites.google.com/view/cybertigers

Even as we celebrate their victory in South Africa, we are now setting our sights on even greater challenges at the World Festival in Houston Texas which will be held from 17-20 April.

However, to achieve these ambitious goals, we require the support of community-minded individuals and organizations like yours. By partnering with the Cyber Tiger Robotics Team, you will not only be endorsing innovation and STEM education, but will also be investing in the future of these bright young minds.

Our team is seeking financial assistance to cover expenses related to competition fees, travel, accommodation, and the purchase of necessary equipment and materials. Your sponsorship will contribute directly to the success of the team, allowing them to focus on honing their skills and representing our community at the highest level.