Barker College’s robotics teams have had an extraordinary finish to the year at the recent VEX and FTC Australian National Championships held in Sydney in December. The VEX competition is the single largest robotics competition in Australia.
Barker had 24 teams who competed in these Championships and we are incredibly proud of the development in the team throughout the season, staying among the best in the country.
Special congratulations to:
- VEX V5 MS 4613B – Australia National Tournament Champion
- VEX V5 MS 4613P – Think Award
- VEX V5 MS 4613U – Amaze Award
- VEX IQ MS 4613B – Design Award
- VEX IQ JS 4613E – Innovate Award
- VEX IQ JS 4613X – Create Award
Barker’s Senior School team, the Barker Redbacks, also claimed the title of FTC Australia National Champions and have secured their place in the FIRST World Championship to be held in Houston, Texas in April 2025.
- Barker Redbacks – National Champions, advancing to the FIRST World Championship in April 2025 in Houston, Texas!
- Barker Greybacks – for receiving the Design Award
- Barker Bluebacks – for winning the Innovate Award