Year four pupils at a Dorchester school have showcased their creativity and innovation in a recent competition.
Students at The Prince of Wales School took part in ROAR 2024, which aims to inspire young people to work in teams and use their imaginations to think of ideas that can change the world for the better.
The event was hosted in partnership with Lions Club International on Tuesday, November 12, and highlighted the children’s remarkable ideas aimed at addressing global challenges.
It was judged by a panel which included Dorchester Mayor, Cllr Robin Potter.
Headteacher Gary Spracklen said: “This marks our fourth year participating in the ROAR competition with our local Lions Club.
“Our pupils have developed their ideas in small teams, creating concepts, models and sales pitches to showcase their big ideas for a better world. It is inspiring to see the passion and commitment each child brings to their project.”
The winning entries for 2024 were as follows:
1st Place - The Food Flyers
A drone that delivers food directly to the user, designed by Isabel, Isla, Cami, and Sunny.
2nd Place - The Waves
A multi-purpose device designed to clean dirty homes and pick up litter, created by Ruby, Boni, Malachi and Imogen.
3rd Place - The Droneys
A drone designed for litter collection and delivery tasks, conceptualised by Jesse, Harry, Busby and Alex.
Highly Commended - The Foxes
A solution for planting trees and protecting them from harmful pollutants, designed by Edith, Cecily, Henry and Albert.
Highly Commended - Googlers
An app that helps locate key people, developed by Toby, Ivy, Paisley and Oliver.
Sara Bester, President of the Lions Club of Dorchester and District, said: “I am incredibly impressed by the confidence and creativity displayed by these young minds. Their ideas are a testament to a bright future led by thoughtful and resourceful individuals.”
The winning team, The Food Flyers, will represent The Prince of Wales School in the next stage of the competition and will create a video of their pitch and model which will be presented at the finals in a few weeks time.
Winners of the local finals will advance to the National Final in December, where they’ll vie for top honours.
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