More than 300 school children across Cornwall took part in this years’ Lego science and engineering challenge, hosted by Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose.

The Cornwall Regional Lego League Finals was organised by Cornwall Council and held virtually, due to Covid restrictions, with 26 schools and 40 industry partners.

Each school was given Lego kits and the pupils were set a series of engineering challenges, overseen by a team of volunteer judges.

The top three winning teams from Cornwall will now compete in the Lego League National Finals in Harrogate. In third place was Boscastle Primary School, second place went to Darite Primary School in Liskeard, and the overall winners were the Creative Coders from Penpol Primary School in Hayle.

Barbara Ellenbroek, Cornwall Council cabinet member for children said: "I want to congratulate every child and school who took part this year in challenging circumstances – we are proud of you all.

"Apart from being great fun this competition is great for building teamwork, innovation and creativity.

"I look forward to watching the progress of the teams as they compete in Harrogate."

Lieutenant Commander Keith Adams, an engineering officer at RNAS Culdrose, said: "With more than 400 people involved in this event it has been such a great achievement from everyone to make it such a huge success.

"Hopefully this has set up the relationships within Cornwall that will allow those based at RNAS Culdrose to become STEM ambassadors and help with future events.

"We are really hoping to be able to hold next season’s Lego league event in person, here at RNAS Culdrose in Helston, and see even more schools take part."