Robotics

STEAM-ED takes pride in one of the largest and most successful VEX Robotics programmes in New Zealand.
Whether your young one is just starting their robotics journey, or they want to aim to compete at the World Championships, we have a group to suit their skill level.
Robotics isn't just about learning to design, build and programme.  It also teaches critical thinking, collaboration, clear communication, problem solving and perseverance.  In our classes children usually work in pairs as we believe it is just as important to develop the teamwork skills which will be required in any future engineering career.
Our competitive robotics club is by invitation as we identify students who show passion, commitment and above average ability in our other classes.  The club members compete in local and national VEX Robotics competitions where they have the opportunity to qualify for the World Championships.

Robotics Term Programmes

Robotics - Foundation Class

Tuesday 14 Oct-Dec 2 2025

This class is for those just beginning to learn about robotics or with limited knowledge. Robotics promotes teamwork, creative thinking, perseverance and programming skills. Students will work with a teammate just as engineers work with others to problem solve and create. Using VEX IQ kits, new students will build from instructions initially then become more creative as their skill level rises. Programming will be incorporated. Please note – If your child has done 3 or more terms in the Foundation class, please talk to Jason about whether they are ready to step up to the Thursday ‘Experienced’ afterschool class.

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Robotics - Homeschool

Tuesday 14 Oct-Dec 2 2025

Robotics incorporates a range of skills and thus promotes a learning environment for people with different talents. It promotes teamwork, creative thinking, design & programming skills and perseverance.

Students will work with a teammate, learning to share their achievements & work together to problem solve. Those who have attended previously will continue to extend their knowledge as they problem solve to create a solution to Term 4’s challenge.

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Robotics - Experienced Class

Thursday 16 Oct-Dec 4 2025

Robotics promotes teamwork, creative thinking, perseverance and programming skills. Students will work with a teammate just as engineers work with others to problem solve and create.
Using VEX IQ kits, new students will build from instructions while those who have been with us previously will be encouraged to be more creative in their build, as they endeavour to create a solution to this term’s challenge.
Programming will be incorporated.

If your child is just beginning robotics or has only done a little, please choose Tuesday’s ‘Robotics -Foundation” class.

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