Trinity Preparatory School of Florida, a leading independent school in Florida, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Parklands College, a renowned educational institution located in South Africa. This collaboration aims to establish a comprehensive aerospace and robotics program, providing students with unparalleled research, innovation, and international cooperation opportunities.
Beginning in January 2023, Parklands College developed its STAR programme, with its vision of wanting its learners to be able to explore space. Parklands has sought out space camps and other opportunities for its students and has had one student install their TinyGS Ground Station to communicate with satellites.
The partnership between Trinity Prep and Parklands College will culminate in the joint development of a cutting-edge robot, with the ambitious goal of sending it into orbit in the near future. This project will foster scientific advancement and create a unique platform for students to connect with peers worldwide, fostering cultural exchange and broadening global understanding and perspectives.
“We are incredibly excited about this partnership and its potential for our students,” said Byron Lawson Jr., Head of School at Trinity Prep. “By working with Richard Knaggs, the Director of Technology and Innovation at Parklands College, we can provide our students with a truly global learning experience in real time, equipping them with the skills and the knowledge needed to become future leaders in aerospace and robotics.”
As the program progresses, the schools aim to send their jointly developed robot into orbit, hoping to reach the International Space Station (ISS). This achievement would mark a significant milestone for both institutions and inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Trinity Prep and Parklands College are committed to providing their students with the highest quality education. They are confident that this partnership will catalyze innovation and global impact.