Excitement is building at Peter Carnley Anglican Community School as preparations are underway for the upcoming ‘FIRST Tech Challenge’. Students currently enrolled in Robotics courses in Year 9 and Year 10 are immersing themselves in robotic theory while building and programming REV robots in anticipation of the event.
The ‘FIRST Tech Challenge’ is a collaborative venture open to teams of up to 15 members spanning Years 7 to 12. Participants are tasked with designing, constructing, programming, and operating robots, culminating in thrilling head-to-head competitions.
Guided by adult coaches and mentors, this challenge is a platform for students to hone essential STEM skills and apply practical engineering principles. Throughout the experience, students learn the value of perseverance, innovation, and teamwork. The challenge commences at the end of Term 2, with competitions running until the final showdown in mid-Term 4.
The School is enthusiastic about potentially hosting an inaugural ‘FIRST Tech Challenge’ at their Wellard Campus, pending interest from other schools. If you are interested in introducing this enriching challenge to your school’s curriculum for either 2024 or 2025, please reach out to TIDES and Robotics Coordinator, Mrs Bev Wild, via email at [email protected].
