Bibbulmun Network Robotics Showcase

On the Friday of National Science Week Kalamunda Senior High School hosted the Bibbulmum Network Robotics Showcase. Set around the theme of Myths and Legends, students from local Primary and High Schools worked together in small teams to conquer different coding challenges. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to practice and develop their skills of problem solving and team work all while building their STEM skills. A huge thank you to all Kalamunda SHS staff for their assistance throughout the day with a special shout out to Aundraea Stevens and her drama students for their amazing characters and to the HOPE department for the use of their gym. I’d also like to acknowledge Bendigo Bank who sponsor this event and lastly a massive thanks to the robotics students who helped or participated on the day!

Our enthusiastic Year 12 Drama students were invited to participate in the STEM robotics showcase, by putting the Arts into STEM or STE(a)M as we like to call it!  This year's Robotics theme was Myths and Legends, I was delighted that students chose characters from Greek, Viking and Medieval mythology. The students were assessed on how well they maintained their character throughout the day. They improvised in role, while they interacted with the students participating in the Showcase – I was very proud of their work. They brought lots of smiles to the students and at lunch Hephaestus and King Arthur had a challenge as many kids sought to steal their crown or swords ?

Western Australian Robotics Playoffs

Over the weekend of 27 and 28 August, students from our robotics club participated in the Western Australian Robotics Playoffs (WARP) at Curtin University. This competition involved high school teams from across the state, playing in alliances of three robots. During each game, the robots earnt points by shooting balls and climbing. As a team, Kalamunda SHS students spent 6 weeks designing, building and programming our robot. It was a very successful weekend that saw our alliance tie for third overall and our team win the Spirit of the Event award. I am so very proud of these students for their enthusiasm, collaboration, resilience and passion. Well done My Chemical Robot!! 

Amber Bullock
Science Teacher

STE(a)M Robotics Showcase

Our enthusiastic year 12 Drama students were invited to participate in the STEM robotics showcase, by putting the Arts into STEM or STE(a)M as we like to call it!  This years Robotics theme was Myths and Legends, I was delighted that students chose characters from Greek, Viking and Medieval mythology.  The students were assessed on how well they maintained their character throughout the day.  They improvised in role, while they interacted with the students participating in the Showcase – I was very proud of their work.  They brought lots of smiles to the students and at lunch Hephaestus and King Arthur had a challenge as many kids sought to steal their crown or swords ? 

I’d like to thank the huge efforts of Amber Bullock, Ian McMullen, Nathan Bushby, staff, parents, helpers and students from all of the Bibbulmun network schools who made this such an exciting and engaging day for everyone involved.

From Left to Right:

Matthew Lane, James Vitlich, Jack Binns, Lindsey Suijdendorp, Imogen Bates, Renee Howie, Lilly Hogg, Libby Guy and Emma Snell

And the final robot battle of the day for Grade 3 & 4 students!

Aundraêa Stevens
Drama Stevens