Three Macleans College teams reach EPro8 semi-finals

Three Macleans College teams reach EPro8 semi-finals
Posted on September 11, 2026
Quick thinking, creative design and teamwork were put to the test as Macleans College students took on the Auckland EPro8 Challenge, with three teams progressing to the semi-finals of the highly competitive inter-school competition.
The EPro8 Challenge is an inter-school science and engineering competition involving more than 35,000 students from Years 5 to 13 across New Zealand each year. Students first compete within their schools before progressing to inter-school events.
Macleans College entered five teams in the event, including four junior teams and one senior team. The students demonstrated strong skills in science, engineering and problem-solving throughout the competition.
At each event, teams work from individual stations equipped with a wide range of materials, tools, motors and electronic components. They are presented with four challenges and must decide which ones to attempt. Tasks can include projects such as constructing a crane capable of lifting a weight, building a motorised conveyor belt or generating electricity using a large wheel.
Following a highly competitive series of rounds, three Macleans College teams advanced to the semi-finals. Although they narrowly missed places in the grand final, reaching the semi-finals was a significant achievement in a fiercely contested tournament.
The competition provided valuable experience in structural design, electronics and collaborative problem-solving. These skills will provide a strong foundation for future challenges.