Toongabbie Public School – 2018 Program Outline
Google CS First Coding Club / FIRST LEGO League Junior – Monday
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Term 4 |
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| Program Name | Google CS First Coding Club | Applied Coding & Robotics | Applied Coding & Robotics / Competition (Term 4) | FIRST® Lego® League Junior – 2018-19 Season |
| Short Description(Click on the program name for more information) | Google Computer Science First coding club focusing on learning Scratch Programming in a fun environment | Continue learning Scratch Programming and use it to control physical robots | Continue learning Scratch Programming and use it to control physical robots. Prepare for FunDo Kids robotics competition to be held in term 4. | Participate in a global STEM program to solve a real-world problem using research, teamwork, and robotics. The highlight of the program is participation in the international exhibition at Macquarie University. |
| Recommended For | Year 2+ | Year 2+ | Year 2+ | Year 2+ |
| Dates
(3.15PM till 4.45PM; all students must be picked up by 5PM, OOSH drop off available) |
14 Feb – 4 Apr
(8 weeks) |
3 May- 27 Jun
(8 weeks) |
1 Aug – 19 Sep
(8 weeks) |
24 Oct – 12 Dec
(8 weeks) |
| Cost | $135 | $180 | $180 | $250 |
| 10% Discounted Cost* (see below for eligibility) | $122 | $162 | $162 | $162 |
| Notes |
Advanced Robotics / Competitions – Tuesday
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Term 1 |
Term 2 | Term 3 |
Term 4 |
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| Program Name | Introduction to LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 | Advanced LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 | Applied LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 / Missions / Competition** | Applied LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 / Missions / Competitions** |
| Short Description(Click on the program name for more information) | This program introduces students to LEGO’s most advanced robotics kit – Mindstorms EV3. This kit is used by all major robotics competitions around Australia and internationally. | This program is a continuation of the introductory course and will focus on advanced features of LEGO Mindstorms EV3. | In this term, students will be provided competition style missions to complete to prepare them and assess readiness to participate in local/national competitions. Participation in competitions will be discussed with parents/students. | In this term, students will be provided competition style missions to complete to prepare them and assess readiness to participate in local/national competitions. Participation in competitions will be discussed with parents/students. |
| Recommended For | Year 3+ | Year 3+ | Year 3+ | Year 3+ |
| Dates
(3.15PM till 4.45PM; all students must be picked up by 5PM, OOSH drop off available) |
13 Feb – 3 Apr
(8 weeks) |
2 May- 26 Jun
(8 weeks) |
31 Jul – 18 Sep
(8 weeks) |
23 Oct – 11 Dec
(8 weeks) |
| Cost | $370 | $370 | $370*** | $370*** |
| 10% Discounted Cost* (see below for eligibility) | $333 | $333 | $333 | $333 |
| Notes | ** Participation in the competitions is optional and will be based on student’s readiness, additional competition charges from competition organisers may apply. | ** Participation in the competitions is optional and will be based on student’s readiness, additional competition charges from competition organisers may apply. |
Discounted Rate
We are pleased to offer discounted rates for our long-term and repeat customers. Please read below for eligibility.
- The 10% discount is offered when you sign up for all terms.
- Payment can be made by the term. You are requested to pay full fees at the beginning of term 1, 2 and 3 and we will apply the 10% discount off the annual fees for term 4 fees.
- In addition, you are also entitled to receive a 10% discount for the school holiday programs (subject to program achieving minimum numbers)
- All students who sign up for all terms will be mentored to participate in the FunDo Kids annual coding/robotics competition to be organised in term 4. More information will be published early next year.
- Please note that all enrolments are subject to our terms and conditions.
