top of page

KŌHINE ROBOTICS RESOURCES

Tōnui Collab, with the support of The Gattung Foundation, Internet NZ, Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou, and Te Huarahi Tika Trust, has started a Kōhine Robotics kaupapa, supporting teams of girls from kura across Te Tairāwhiti to participate in a robotics programme. 

 

Tōnui Collab’s Kōhine Robotics kaupapa aims to:

  • Create a safe and encouraging environment for kōhine, aged 9 - 13, to collaboratively experiment and develop confidence with VEX IQ Robotics;

  • Provide opportunity and support for kōhine to participate in Kiwibot’s national robotics competition;

  • Provide kōhine, and their whānau, with clear and accurate information about the opportunities, benefits, and challenges of a career in the science and technology fields;

  • Improve the visibility of study pathways for rangatahi into science and technology roles.

  • Gis Int

  • Hatea-A-Rangi

  • Horouta

  • Kawakawa Mai Tawhiti 

  • Makarika 

  • Mangatuna 

  • Manutuke

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

TERM 1

  • Thur 7 Mar  at Te Poho O Rawiri Marae

  • Thur 14 Mar at Te Waiu o Ngati Porou

  • Thur 4 Apr at Te Poho O Rawiri Marae

  • Thur 11 Apr at Te Waiu o Ngati Porou


TERM 2

  • Thur 16 May at Te Poho O Rawiri Marae

  • Thur 30 May at Te Waiu o Ngati Porou

  • Thur 13 Jun at Te Waiu o Ngati Porou

  • Thur 27 Jun at Te Poho O Rawiri Marae


TERM 3

  • Thur 8 Aug at Te Poho O Rawiri Marae

  • Thur 22 Aug at Te Waiu o Ngati Porou

  • Thur 12 Sep at Te Waiu o Ngati Porou

  • Thur 19 Sep at Te Poho O Rawiri Marae


EXPO

  • Wed 27 Nov at Te Poho O Rawiri Marae

WĀNANGA DATES

ROBOTICS COMPETITION

VEX IQ is an annual global competition. Every year, a new challenge is released in May and robotics enthusiasts are invited to build a robot that can complete the challenge.

​

Tōnui Collab is hosting a regional celebration Wednesday 27 November at Te Poho O Rawiri.

 

The national competition takes place Dec 6 - 8, 2024 in Palmerston North.

  • Ngata College

  • Nga Uri a Maui

  • Patutahi 

  • Rerekohu

  • Te Waiu

  • Whāngārā 

KŌHINE ROBOTICS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP

To support our kōhine and create clear lines of communication with kaiako, kaiawhina, and whānau, a closed FB Group has been created. Please request access at https://www.facebook.com/groups/829109795515550/​

2024-25 VEX IQ CHALLENGE RAPID RELAY

The 2024-25 VEX IQ Challenge is called Rapid Relay, kōhine are preparing for the challenge by first building the prescribed herobot, Swish. They will then work collaboratively to modify and improve their build to meet their needs and the requirements of the challenge.

​

ROBOTIC BUILD INSTRUCTIONS

All of the teams have been gifted a VEX IQ (Gen2) Robotics Kit. 
 

In term 1, kōhine will focus their learning on building and test driving the Clawbot, the instructions for this robot and other robots that can be built with their robots kits can be downloaded here.

​

Kōhine will also be introduced to the web-based coding platform - VEX Code IQ - and will be encouraged to experiment with coding their Clawbot so that it can move autonomously. 

​

Kōhine are encouraged to practice with their Clawbots using both the remote control and coding for autonomous movement.
 

VEXkitG2-claw.jpg

HE PĀTAI?

If kōhine, whānau or kaiako have any pātai about the kōhine robotics programme, please contact our Director, Shanon O'Connor on shanon@tonuicollab.com

bottom of page