Exploring Robotics at IET

On Tuesday 21 October, 23 Year 9 students completed a full day Engineering workshop, sponsored and hosted by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). This opportunity arose from their achievement and enthusiasm for Year 9 Product Development Technology and a recommendation from their Product Development teacher. Each team was tutored by an engineer from various disciplines in the field.

In the morning, students constructed and soldered an electronic circuit for their robot. In the afternoon students wrote Basic (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) to instruct a variety of inputs and outputs with their robot. Every student took home the completed robot and its programmes, so that they can continue their learning journey at home.

It was an absolute pleasure to see students working with professionals who have deep subject knowledge in their area of interest.

Avondale College would like to thank the Institute of Engineering and Technology for developing an engaging and challenging workshop, for their sponsorship of the materials and equipment, George Arulanantham and Shankar Suthan for organising the event and Annie, Peter, Frank, Brian, Yojish and Paddy for giving up their normal engineering occupations to come and tutor the students for the whole day.

The students represented Avondale College incredibly well.

• Ms Battley