Robotics

Robotique Marcelline: A Novel Way of Learning, From the Earliest Age

At Collège Sainte-Marcelline, robotics is not an extracurricular activity reserved for technology enthusiasts. It is a powerful pedagogical tool, integrated into school life from grade school onward, that has taken our high school students to the world's greatest competitions.

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The Benefits of Robotics for Young People

Programming a robot is much more than a technical skill. It is a tool to learn to think, collaborate and persevere. Here are the practical skills that our robotics program delivers:

Computational Thinking

Breaking a problem down into steps, anticipating the consequences of each action, correcting a mistake and starting again: robotics trains the brain to reason in a logical and structured way. A valuable skill in every field.

Creativity and Innovation

There is never just one way to solve a problem. Robotics invites students to explore, experiment and dare original solutions. It nurtures curiosity and a love of innovation.

Perseverance and Resilience

A robot that doesn’t work isn’t a failure, it’s a step in the process. Students learn to analyze what went wrong, adjust, and start over with even more determination. A lesson that goes far beyond robotics.

Teamwork and Mutual Support

No project is accomplished alone. Robotics teaches students to collaborate, listen, share responsibilities and trust others — qualities at the heart of Marcelline values.

Self-Confidence

Taking on a technical challenge, defending your choices before a group, watching your robot do exactly what you asked it to do: each small victory strengthens self-esteem and drives you to go further.

Openness to STEM Fields

Robotics is a natural gateway to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It concretely demonstrates that these disciplines are accessible, stimulating and full of possibility — especially for girls.

A Progression from Elementary to High School

In elementary school, students take their first steps in robotics and programming through hands-on, engaging workshops integrated into the school schedule. They discover problem-solving, spatial awareness and logical thinking through age-appropriate challenges.

In high school, this passion takes on structure and depth. Robotique Marcelline, founded in 2012, is now recognized as the world’s best all-female robotics team: five-time champion of the Canadian Robotics Competition (CRC) and a global VEX finalist.