Student Success: Outstanding Results at FIRST Tech Challenge Netherlands

Three of our students have recently enjoyed outstanding success in international robotics, competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge Netherlands qualifier.

On Saturday 17 January 2026, the competition took place at KSG de Breul in Zeist, bringing together teams from across Netherlands and beyond. Representing Cyprus through the Epiteugma robotics programme, our students demonstrated impressive teamwork, creative engineering, and real confidence under pressure.

Giorgos Lioudakis (4B) competed with 13906 Epiteugma Revved Up, ranking 1st (Winning Alliance) and earning the Innovate Award (1st place) —a fantastic double achievement reflecting both strong on-field performance and standout innovation.

Constantinos Pashias (4Y) competed with 28379 Epiteugma Mouflon Bots, securing Finalist Alliance (2nd place) and winning the Think Award (1st place), recognising high-quality engineering process and problem-solving.

Maria Christodoulou (3G) competed with 32881 Epiteugma Gladiators and received the Design Award (2nd place). For a rookie team in their first season, this is a remarkable result and a real credit to their dedication and preparation.

Congratulations to Giorgos, Constantinos, and Maria for representing Cyprus with such distinction. We are proud to celebrate student success beyond the classroom, and we look forward to seeing how these young innovators continue to grow through STEM and robotics.

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