Come and support the team, R.O.B. (Robotic Operating Buddies) this Saturday:
Saturday November 24th, 2018
8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Curtin University, Kent Street Bentley, Engineering Pavilion, Building 215
Amy Aldous
Digital Learning Specialist
Tag: First LEGO League
THE ROAD TO LEGO LEAGUE
November 12, 2018
Preparation is well underway for the 2018 FIRST LEGO League! Students across both campuses have been working extremely hard to master their patterns, programs and presentations before the big competition on Saturday 17 November.
FIRST LEGO Tryouts
September 13, 2018Tryouts were held in the Community Room at lunch time today under the watchful eyes of Mrs Aldous, Mr Knight and Mrs Yan.
FIRST is an internationally acclaimed robotics program that inspires a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in young people.
FIRST® LEGO® League is a multi-part competition judged on three important elements:
1. Robot
Teams design, build and program a LEGO® robot to complete a series of challenges. The robot has to operate on pre-programmed instructions, and complete as many tasks as possible in only 2 minutes and 30 seconds. The challenge changes every year, and is always based on the years central theme. The 2013 game, Natures Fury, was based on natural disasters and robots had to clear branches of power lines, raise flood warning signs, and more. Teams compete on adjacent tables to score as many points as possible, and a number of awards are given for robot performance, programming innovation and clever design.
2. Project
Every year, teams study the years theme and develop solutions to problems theyve identified in society. Through the project, teams learn more about the competition theme and present their ideas to a panel of judges. Working on the project teaches students to research, think critically, work as a team and speak publicly. The project shows students they have the power to change the world, as teams can share successful ideas with their community, their school, their families, even all of Australia and the world. The international FIRST® LEGO® League Global Innovation Award provides teams with a way to share their solution with the entire global FIRST community.
3. Core Values
Throughout the competition, teams are judged on their adherence to the FIRST® LEGO® League core values, including teamwork, Coopertition®, and Gracious Professionalism®. This aspect of FIRST®LEGO® League is designed to develop the students of today into the responsible citizens of tomorrow. Good examples of Core Values are observed and recognised with awards and trophies. Through this celebration of good qualities, FIRST® LEGO® League seeks to make students into better competitors, citizens, problem-solvers and engineers.
For more information:
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE INTO ORBIT CHALLENGE 2018
September 6, 2018
Join our mission into the 30th season of FIRST®! Prepare for blast off, break out of your earthly constraints and go INTO ORBITSM. The 2018/2019 FIRST® LEGO® League season will transport your team into space, where you’ll explore, challenge, and innovate in the vast expanse of space.
Gather your crew and get ready to explore, challenge and innovate in the demanding and inspiring expanse we call space!
Do you have what it takes to go INTO ORBIT?
FIRST® LEGO® League challenges students to think like scientists and engineers. During the 2018/19 INTO ORBIT Season, teams will choose and solve a real-world problem in the Project. They will also build, test, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO® MINDSTORMS technology to solve a set of missions in the Robot Game. Throughout their experience, teams will operate under Core Values celebrating discovery, teamwork, and Gracious Professionalism®.
Are you ready for the Challenge?
Calling all Students who are interested in solving real world problems as part of a team and competing with other schools in November.
Register your interest by filling in the online form OR email amy.aldous@ststephens.wa.edu.au
Try outs to make the team on Thursday 13th September @ Lunch Time in the Library
St Stephen’s School and FIRST LEGO League Make News
November 8, 2017Both the Weekend West and The Sunday Times featured St Stephen’s School and the FIRST LEGO League which took place at the Carramar Sports and Leisure Centre last weekend.
Hundreds of people watched 24 teams take on the FIRST LEGO League at the weekend. Some of the teams travelled from as far as Mount Magnet and Dongara to take part in what was a fantastic community event presented by Curtin University.
The West Australian & The Sunday Times
