The learners displayed creativity in exploring various approaches to bridge construction each solution reflected unique problem-solving skills. The completed bridges were tested for strength and design efficiency in a tense but thrilling testing phase evaluating participants hard work in real time.
This years participants came from diverse backgrounds each learner earned a place in the finals through regional qualifying events hosted by SAICE branches across South Africa. Including a school from Swaziland added international flair to the event and enriched the experience. The diversity of the chosen schools is a testament to SAICE's commitment to creating an inclusive platform for young learners, regardless of background, to participate in the engineering sector.
The schools included:
Domino Servite School, Horskool Ooskus Gimnasium, Pretoria Heights Academy, HTS Kimberley, Horskool Sentraal, Durban High School, Aquadene Secondary School, Madibogo Secondary School, Sarel Cilliers High School, Horskool Secunda, HTS Tom Naud, Carlton Jones High School, HTS Daniel Pienaar, HTS John Voster, Parktown Boys High School , St John Bosco High School (Swaziland)
