Students from CEIP Trinitario Seva in Rafal have clinched second place at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) held in Dénia on June 7, marking a major win for both the school and the town’s commitment to innovative education.
The winning team — Chloe, Gabriela, and Manuel — wowed judges with their robotics skills, guided by coaches Maica, María José, and Rubén. Their project was developed as part of a STEAM initiative combining science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, encouraging creative thinking, teamwork, and digital readiness.
The success of the program was made possible with strong backing from Rafal Town Council, which provided essential equipment such as robotics kits, tablets, spare parts, and learning materials. The robotics initiative originally launched thanks to participatory budgeting and has grown into a fully supported educational innovation project under the Valencian Generalitat.
The school’s headteacher, Maica Albero, praised competitions like WRO for promoting critical thinking and teamwork from a young age, while Education Councillor Gabriel Valero highlighted the win as a reflection of Rafal’s dedication to forward-thinking education.
Mayor Manuel Pineda applauded the students, teachers, and families for their joint effort, calling it a community victory and a proud moment for Rafal.
