CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY AUGUST 31, 2018
Clermont Master Builders team members Harrison Knobel, Corey Cavanaugh, Noah Gouge, Daly Brown, Curtis Hartwig, Hanna Walsh, Robert Walsh, Winton Worsley and Jackson Brown with Isaac Regional Councillor Nick Wheeler.
TECH-SAVVY KIDS GET READY TO RUMBLE AT TECH FEST A team of technically-minded children from Clermont are set to show off their coding skills and knowledge in the ultimate robotics challenge on Saturday, September 8.
“STEM-related skills are highly sought after in a growing range of occupations globally and the Isaac Libraries Tech Fest gives children a solid foundation for future learning.”
Now in its third year, the 2018 Tech Fest being held at the Dysart Civic Centre is expected to attract a large crowd to witness six teams of children compete in the annual Lego Robotics Challenge.
Division 2 Councillor Nick Wheeler said Dysart is proud to host the Tech Fest for a third year. “We are excited to bring the teams together once again in Dysart to be part of this exciting challenge,” Cr Wheeler said.
Mayor Anne Baker said innovation and fun was at the mechanical heart of the challenge which has seen “This program could potentially provide the more than 40 children from the Isaac region take part launching pad for a future innovator, or spark the in a 10 week program leading up to the event. desire in a child to follow a career path in the field of “Council strongly supports opportunities for children robotics and digital technologies. to engage in innovative programs such as this that “We hope all the participants, volunteers and provide an interactive, educational experience that is spectators enjoy the event on September 8.” also a lot of fun,” she said. The Queensland Government, through State Library “The teams from Clermont, Glenden, Dysart, of Queensland, contributes funding to Isaac Regional Middlemount and Moranbah have learnt many new Council to deliver library services to the public. skills over the past few months and have worked hard For more details visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au, call 1300 in preparation for Tech Fest. ISAACS (1300 472 227) or visit your local library. “Building and operating robots requires skills in science, technology, engineering and maths, collectively known as STEM.
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