THE Rotary Club of Laurieton has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to local youth, continuing more than a decade of support for the Camden Haven High School (CHHS) Robotics Team.
The partnership began in 2014 under the presidency of John Saunders, when a $4,000 grant funded the introduction of robotics at the school.
What started as a new initiative has since grown into one of the school’s most dynamic and successful programs.
Robotics has become a thriving activity for students at CHHS and has extended beyond its original scope, reaching into the region’s feeder primary schools and inspiring younger students to explore science, technology and engineering.
Over the years, CHHS students have gone on to compete at local, State and National levels, building and operating robots in highly competitive environments that demand teamwork, innovation and technical skill.
To further strengthen the program, the Rotary Club of Laurieton has recently secured another grant, enabling the purchase of four new laptop computers.
The laptops will be dedicated exclusively to the robotics program and will be used for the design, programming and operation of future projects from 2026 onward.
For students on the team, the additional equipment will make a meaningful difference.
“At the national championships, we had to share two laptops between six teams and it was chaos,” said CHHS student Gemma Fowler.
“Thanks to these new laptops, more students will be able to develop their coding skills, which will strengthen our abilities and increase our chances of winning.”
Fellow student Cooper Boese echoed that sentiment, highlighting the strategic advantage the new technology will provide.
“These laptops will allow us to take multiple paths to winning,” he said.
The Rotary Club of Laurieton said it is proud to continue supporting Camden Haven High School and its students, and looks forward to celebrating many more success stories in the years ahead.
Through sustained community backing and student dedication, the robotics program stands as a powerful example of what can be achieved when local organisations invest in the next generation.
By Luke HADFIELD
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