YRDSB Students Gear Up for Elementary Robotics Competitions

Over 600 students in Grades 4-8 will compete in four regional elementary robotics competitions. Students will compete in various tasks that give them an opportunity to develop and apply skills in coding, problem solving and collaboration.

Top teams will be invited to attend the York Region Skills Challenge on February 27, 2020 at Seneca College, Newnham Campus.

Where and When:

January 9, 2020

10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

 

 

Hartman P.S.

130 River Ridge Blvd., Aurora

January 15, 2020

10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

 

 

Thornhill Woods P.S.

341 Thornhill Woods Drive, Thornhill

January 21, 2020

10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Black River P.S.

5279 Black River Rd, Sutton

 

 

January 23, 2020

10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

 

 

Barbara Reid P.S.

130 Hoover Park Drive, Whitchurch-Stouffville

 

 

January 28, 2020

10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

 

 

Nobleton P.S.

13375 ON-27, Nobleton

Who:

130 elementary school students at each regional competition, and their teachers.

For more information contact:

Reshma Badiani

Curriculum Consultant, York Region District School Board

Telephone: 905-727-0022 x3369

Email: reshma.badiani@yrdsb.ca

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