Throughout the year, HNMCS Robotics lived out the Felician theme, “Widening Our Tents”, by creating opportunities that expanded learning beyond the classroom and welcomed students of all ages into STEM. Through outreach education competitions and mentorship, the robotics program helped build an inclusive community rooted in collaboration, service and shared growth. Summer Camp 2025 TheContinue reading “Widening our Tents 2026”
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Teamwork in Action: January Build Recap
Saturday, January 10th, marked the official kickoff of the 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition REBUILT presented by Haas. Since then, HNMCS Robotics have hit the ground running. After watching the game reveal, the team began setting goals as well as brainstorming strategies and potential mechanisms for the new robot. Through a hands-on workshop led by ourContinue reading “Teamwork in Action: January Build Recap “
Unearthed – FLL Challenge Mississauga Qualifier
On Saturday, December 13, HNMCS Robotics hosted our 4th annual FIRST LEGO League tournament, welcoming 21 teams from across Mississauga for the new UNEARTHED season. Throughout the day, teams had the opportunity to compete, collaborate, and demonstrate gracious professionalism while exemplifying the core values of FIRST AGE. Teams competed with enthusiasm and creativity, adjusting LEGOContinue reading “Unearthed – FLL Challenge Mississauga Qualifier”
Business Brunch 2025
For the past eight years, 7659 HNMCS Robotics has co-hosted an annual Business Brunch with 1360 Robotics. This event has had a lasting, positive impact on our school community. It improves students’ understanding of the business world by connecting them with professionals from a wide range of fields, including banking, technology, accounting, financial advising, andContinue reading “Business Brunch 2025”
ConnectEd Northwest Territories 2025
The impact of FIRST Robotics on the computer science curriculum at HNMCS, including student engagement. At Holy Name of Mary College School, FRC Team 7659 had a significant impact on how students understood computer science, despite the two programs being separate. Robotics made programming visible in a practical way. Students could watch team members writeContinue reading “ConnectEd Northwest Territories 2025”
STEMley 2025
On November 1, 2025, our robotics team participated in the STEMley Cup in Hamilton, which hosted 27 teams. At the one-day tournament, we were all doing our part in different sections like a true team. With our mentor, Dr. Kozma, human player/strategist, and our operator, our 3 new drivers gained experience and tried new things,Continue reading “STEMley 2025”
Engineering Career Night 2025
As Grade 12 students preparing to enter university, the past few months have been filled with research, applications, and endless discussions about “the future.” We all knew we wanted to pursue engineering, but the number of specializations felt overwhelming—civil, mechanical, software, electrical, biomedical, and so many more. That all changed after attending our school’s EngineeringContinue reading “Engineering Career Night 2025”
HNMCS Robotics Team 7659 