Empowering the Next Generation of Girls in STEM through Robotics

HNMCS Robotics hosted a series of EmpowHER events throughout October and November, with the goal of promoting STEM among middle-school girls. Through our EmpowHER robotics workshops, students had the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of robotics and programming using LEGO robots. They learned to code using SPIKE Prime (block-based programming software). These workshops were designedContinue reading “Empowering the Next Generation of Girls in STEM through Robotics”

Who’s Got the Drive

On May 1st, 2025, from 10:50 am- 11:15 am, students from the computer science class ran a flex block that showcased all of the teamwork and innovation from HNMCS Robotics. In this flex block, one teacher from each house drove a robot that was built and programmed for the 2024-2025 FIRST Robotics Canada Reefscape Competitions.Continue reading “Who’s Got the Drive”

McMaster Competition Recap

On Saturday March 29, HNMCS Robotics embarked on a journey to McMaster University for the ONT District Event. On the first day of the competition, our scouting team worked tirelessly to scout the other teams and come up with ways to strategize our play. Our presentation team also had a great impact presentation. A bigContinue reading “McMaster Competition Recap”

Centennial College Competition Recap

The Centennial College event was an exciting milestone for Team 7659. We came in prepared, knowing this competition would challenge us to push our robot and teamwork to the next level. Throughout the event, our robot performed consistently, thanks to our drive team’s skill and our pit crew’s quick adjustments. We were honored to beContinue reading “Centennial College Competition Recap”

Technical Tuesday Recap

The Technical Tuesdays have finally started with a wonderful bang into the 2025 Robotics planning season. These girls have been working hard to create the prototypes for our new robot and understand the 2025 First Robotics Competition Reefscape games held in March. As the sessions progressed, the girls analyzed the videos sent by First RoboticsContinue reading “Technical Tuesday Recap”

Matching Campaign & Sponsorship

On behalf of the HNMCS 7659 Robotics team, we would like to express our heartfelt and immense gratitude for the incredible support we have received from our school community. In December, our team embarked on a fundraising initiative designed to raise awareness of the Robotics program and secure the necessary funds to expand our team’sContinue reading “Matching Campaign & Sponsorship”