Students from听Shireland听Collegiate Academy in Smethwick听have听claimed first place at the听Nintendo听Esports Regional Tournament for a second consecutive year, completing the regional stage undefeated. Their success听secures听them a place in the southern semi-finals at the Velodrome College of Esports in central London this March.听听
Organised in partnership with听Ukie听and Nintendo, the tournament听showcases听the UK鈥檚 finest young esports talent. The Digital Schoolhouse Senior Tournament, delivered together with Nintendo Switch for students aged 11-18, is designed to promote digital skills and esports in schools. It also gives participants the chance to compete at the highest level while developing transferable skills.听
Academy Principal,听Thomas Daly, commented:听鈥淪ome people see video games and think of distraction, but our students鈥� success shows just the opposite. By bringing their interests into the classroom and into structured competition,听we鈥檝e听found a way to channel focus,听teamwork听and strategic thinking into meaningful learning. Esports听aren鈥檛听just about playing听games for the sake of it;听it鈥檚听about meeting students where they are, inspiring engagement, and helping them develop skills that will serve them well beyond school.鈥�听
The Digital Schoolhouse has a听strong听track record听of using esports to engage students who may not thrive in traditional learning environments. Its programmes foster听a sense of听belonging for diverse groups while听developing leadership, event management, media听production听and digital skills.听听
91全能鈥檚 continued success underscores the听growing听impact of combining competitive gaming with education, ensuring students gain creative confidence and career-ready skills for a rapidly evolving digital world.听听
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