Robotics & Coding Programs

Innovate Technology & Robotics Academy offers a structured progression of STEM programs for students at Mount View Primary School (MVPS), spanning from Grade 1 to Grade 6. These programs are designed to build upon each other, allowing students to develop their skills in robotics, coding, and technology as they advance through the grades.

The Innovate Technology & Robotics Academy Integrated Program is a progressive STEM education pathway designed to inspire and empower students from Grade 1 to 6. The specialist programs offered are in robotics, coding, engineering, and digital literacy blended into a cohesive curriculum, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and innovation at every step. Students advance through a series of structured levels, building foundational skills in the early years and transitioning into more advanced, real-world applications as they progress.

The program ensures that students leave Grade 6 equipped with technical expertise, critical thinking, and a passion for innovation, setting the stage for success in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Certification Pathways

For students seeking to validate and further their knowledge, Innovate Academy offers certification pathways in various disciplines.

These structured programs and certification pathways provide MVPS students with a clear and progressive learning journey in STEM, equipping them with essential skills for future academic and professional success.

COMPUTER SCIENCE ACADEMY (Grade 3 to 6)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in every profession, foundational understanding of computer science is becoming an essential component of student learning.

Coding is an important skill to prepare students for the jobs which already exist and the jobs to be. Many more jobs are coming up which require good knowledge of coding and a computer science background. Through coding, students will learn about logic, computational thinking, improve their critical thinking and problem solving skills. What’s more, they get to build on their soft skills such as resilience, communication and learning to work with others successfully while working on their challenges. They will develop an understanding of how the web works and create working websites.

This module focuses on learning coding languages through long term learning. By learning how to code, students will enhance their digital literacy skills, improve their ability to focus on the tasks at hand and learn how to use the computer productively to their advantage. They will have a better understanding of how programs work and the enjoyment that comes with thinking through things and creating something that works.

Benefits of learning how to code:

Explore various internet, mobile and hardware technologies.
Learn a variety of programming languages (HTML, CSS, Javascript, Python) through the terms
Improve the ability to focus
Develop computational thinking, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Enhance Digital Literacy skills
Build confidence and creativity
Prepare for secondary education and projects at school and higher learning and jobs of the future with acquired soft skills in managing technology.

Term 2, 2025 Details:

Prerequisites: Students do not need prior experience in the subject of study, however, they should be able to attend class diligently and independently. Students must be able to follow the given curriculum of learning and activities provided in class and maintain good behaviour that does not affect the learning experiences of others.

This is a BYOD (Windows Laptop or Apple iPad) program.

Start Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025

End Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025 | Duration: 8 Weeks

Session time: Tuesdays, 3.45pm to 5.15pm | Venue: Mount View Primary Senior Learning Centre (Grade 6 area, 2nd level)

Cost: $315 per term, per child

Attention! – Before enrolling please note:

Refund Policy: Strictly no refunds on any of the programs. Please consider before enrolling. Any refunds will only be given upon the discretion of ITRA and will incur a $20 admin fee.

Please review our revised Terms and Conditions on the form before booking. These include make up sessions, illness and personal holidays.

COMPUTER SCIENCE & GAME DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY (Grade 1 to 6)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in every profession, foundational understanding of computer science is becoming an essential component of student learning.

It’s not just about play! The Game Development Academy focuses on the learning and development of coding skills through the creation of games. Enter the world of game making where it is not just about play but learning about coding concepts, enhancing learning and computational skills. Game creation is a powerful way to learn how to code and making those games iterative, contributes to the rise of logical thinking, computational thinking and in turn improving a students critical thinking and problem solving skills.

This module uses Minecraft Education which has a digital curriculum and provides boundless opportunities for students to explore, enhance their digital learning and literacy, all while also having fun, which is what learning should be like.

Benefits of learning Game Development:

Enhance logical thinking, computational thinking skills
Be a tech savvy critical thinker and problem solver
Improve digital literacy skills
Use computers to their advantage
Develop desired soft skills in preparation for future study /work.

Term 2, 2025 Details:

This is a BYOD Program (Windows Laptop or Apple iPad).

Start Date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025

End Date: Wednesday, 11 June 2025 | Duration: 8 Weeks

Session time: Wednesdays, 3.45pm to 5.15pm | Venue: Mount View Primary Senior Learning Centre (Grade 6 area, 2nd level)

Cost: $315 per term, per child

Additional Memberships (MVPS Academy Game Students Only) – 1 Term License Minecraft Education Membership (Term License). Grade 3 students will require this license. The license fee is $30 per term.

Attention! – Before enrolling please note:

Refund Policy: Strictly no refunds on any of the programs. Please consider before enrolling. Any refunds will only be given upon the discretion of ITRA and will incur a $20 admin fee.

Please review our revised Terms and Conditions on the form before booking. These include make up sessions, illness, and personal holidays.

"Credit to Gary and Sue for all the effort you put in and to the high level of your program that you offer our students. It is very exciting for them and an amazing opportunity."

Felicity Hall-Shulman

Assistant Principal Mount View Primary School

ROBOTICS ACADEMY (Grade 1 to 6)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Robotics Academy is an integrated STEM academy for students from Grades 3 to 6. Students will learn robotics, coding, technology, simple machines, CAD, 3D printing, virtual robotics and more through the year as each term has a different focus. Following Innovate Academy’s core values, students also learn and develop their teamwork, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Students may also apply to join in robotics competitions and sit for robotics certification programs if they wish to take their robotics and technology skills to a higher level.

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in every profession, foundational understanding of computer science is becoming an essential component of student learning.

With a wide range of STEM resources for robotics and technology, MVPS students are continually given the latest and most up to date tools and curriculum which Innovate Academy also provides to teachers in Australian schools and government STEM education initiatives. With the successful introduction of robotics certification programs and Digital literacy certifications, students can choose their learning track and achieve more, in preparation for their future.

Benefits of learning robotics:

Enhance robotics and digital literacy skills
Learn coding and handling complex mechanisms
Develop soft skills
Learn how to work in team based environments
Development of logical thinking and computational thinking skills
Technology management skills

Term 2, 2025 Details:

This is an Optional BYOD Program (Windows Laptop or Apple iPad). Laptops are provided for group work.

Start Date: Thursday, 24 April 2025

End Date: Thursday 12 June 2025 | Duration: 8 Weeks

Session time: Thursdays, 3.45pm to 5.15pm | Venue: Mount View Primary Senior Learning Centre (Grade 6 area, 2nd level)

Cost: $315 per term, per child

Attention! – Before enrolling please note:

Refund Policy: Strictly no refunds on any of the programs. Please consider before enrolling. Any refunds will only be given upon the discretion of ITRA and will incur a $20 admin fee.

Please review our revised Terms and Conditions on the form before booking. These include make up sessions, illness and personal holidays.

"Thank you, Gary and Sue, for motivating the kids all the way to the Nationals. You both have done a superb job by providing additional classes for the competitions and separate training for the Nationals. When we sent George for training, never thought we will make it to Nationals- It’s a lot of hard work from both of you and the kids. A big thanks for your inspiration, support and guidance."

Beena

Parent

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