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Robotics at KIOSC Build and program robots Be challenged Solve problems Create! LEGO Mindstorms & VEX Robots After school every Thursday, 4pm – 5pm At KIOSC (369 Stud Rd Wantirna) $10 per session Primary and secondary students OR Contact us to discuss a robotics day for your class [email protected] 03 9210 1285 KIOSC Discovery Centre at Swinburne University Wantirna Campus is an award winning, environmentally friendly educational facility that connects students to their role in creating a sustainable future in a state-of the-art, hands on environment. KIOSC Pathway Programs Taster Days enable Year 10 (or Yr. 9) students to experience activities related to future study and careers, Workshops are delivered by Swinburne, and are selected from: Engineering, Electrotechnology, Printing & Graphic Arts & Design, Laboratory Skills, Horticulture, Building & Construction, Allied Health and Community Services etc. Career Development Programs assist students in Year 9 and/or 10 to explore career options and analyse and develop their own interests, capabilities and employability. VCE Enhancement Programs using KIOSC’s outstanding laboratory to support VCE studies in Chemistry and Biology will be available later in 2014. KIOSC Special Events School Holiday Programs Sept 22nd – 26th Vision 2020 for Creating a Sustainable Future, Monday 20 Oct 20th 2014 Check website for updates as new events are added regulary