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A note from Dr Hassan.....

History has been made for GCA Robotics.

585 elite teams from 55 countries competed at 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in St Louis, US. For the first time in GCA Robotics history, a team has won a Judges Award at the World stage, marking a truly historic milestone for our school and robotics program.

During qualification matches, Our Team 10478C ranked 25th out of 82 teams in their division, successfully advancing to the Division Elimination Bracket. Although the team was unfortunately eliminated following a last-moment turnaround, their dedication, professionalism, and technical excellence stood out throughout the event.

After undergoing a rigorous judging interview process both before and during competition, our team earned the REC Foundation VEX Judges Award in their division, recognizing their outstanding effort and overall excellence.

About the VEX Build Award Criteria:
The REC Foundation VEX Build Award recognizes teams that demonstrate:

• Exceptional robot construction and structural design
• High-quality craftsmanship and durability
• Effective mechanical and electrical integration
• Attention to detail, reliability, and engineering best practices

Team Members of 10478C

• Nicholson – Year 10

• Hammad – Year 9

As a reminder, Team 10478C previously achieved remarkable success during the 2025–26 season, winning:

• Three Regional Tournament Champion Awards
• Tournament Finalist Title at the UK Nationals 2026

• Build Award at the UK Nationals

With the conclusion of the 2025–26 season, we celebrate an incredible year for GCA Robotics — defined by innovation, resilience, teamwork, and global recognition. This historic achievement reflects the dedication of our students, members of staff involved in Robotics, and the entire GCA community.

Please join us in congratulating Team Error 404 (10478C) on an outstanding season and a moment that will forever be part of GCA history.