This spring break proved to be both busy and rewarding for British International School Budapest students, Laura Ivanka and Lizanna Ivanka, who achieved remarkable results at two major RoboCup Junior competitions.
At the Hungarian National RoboCup Junior Qualification, the siblings’ innovative project and strong teamwork earned them 1st place, a result that reflects their technical expertise, creativity, and dedication to robotics.
Shortly after their success at the national competition, the sisters travelled to Austria to take part in the RoboCup Junior Austrian Open Championship, hosted at the University of Klagenfurt and the Lakeside Science & Technology Park. Competing against top young teams from across Europe, Laura Ivanka and Lizanna Ivanka delivered another strong performance, finishing 3rd in a highly competitive international field.
Their accomplishments across both events highlight a balanced and inspiring approach to learning—combining STEM excellence, teamwork, and international collaboration. It's especially encouraging to see students so young already making a mark in fields that shape our technological future.
The Austrian competition provided an exceptional setting for innovation and creativity, with support from university leadership, tech entrepreneurs, and business professionals—many of whom once started their professional journey as RoboCup participants themselves. The atmosphere was buzzing with the kind of energy that inspires the next generation of engineers, scientists, and creators.
We’re proud of our BISB students and can’t wait to see where their passion and talent will take them next.
Jozsef Majoros
Mentor
Year 8 Hungarian students went to a Hungarian trip to Gödöllői Királyi Kastély. We learned that Sisi and her family came to this castle in their free time to relax and hunt during fall, winter, and spring.
On Wednesday, the Junior Changemakers held their much-anticipated Secondhand Clothes Sale—and what a brilliant afternoon it was! The event drew a wonderful crowd, and nearly 150 items of clothing found new homes.
