Clermont Rag 13 October 2017

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CLERMONT RAG Community Newsletter Friday October 13, 2017

Mini tech whizzes to converge at Dysart Library Coding and robotics has become as easy as A, B, C for a network of children ahead of logging into the ultimate robotics challenge in Isaac.

Brothers Henry and William Westcott are keen for the Isaac Libraries Tech Fest at Dysart Library on Saturday, October 21.

More than 40 children will converge at Dysart Library for the Isaac Libraries Tech Fest on Saturday, October 21.

“The Isaac Libraries Tech Fest will give children an advantage in the digital age and will have some of the world’s most sought-after skills.”

Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said over the past 10 weeks children as young as nine has taken part in the Lego Robotics Program.

Isaac Libraries has had a special robotic guest on loan from the State Library of Queensland.

“Children from Moranbah, Clermont, Nebo, Glenden, Dysart and Middlemount will take part in the Tech Fest,” Mayor Baker said. “Operating robots requires skills in science, technology, engineering and maths, otherwise known as STEM. “It’s estimated that 75 per cent of the fastest growing occupations require STEM-related skills and knowledge.

The NAO robot will visit schools in Isaac to promote robotics and coding workshops at the library. NAO is a character made up of a multitude of sensors, motors and software piloted by a made-tomeasure operating system: NAOqi OS. The robot has a range of senses for natural interaction including moving, feeling, hearing and speaking, seeing, connecting and thinking.

Division 2 Councillor Nick Wheeler said Dysart is excited to hold the second robotics Tech Fest. “We are proud to see our grassroots come together to learn, grow and prepare for their bright futures in an evolving business world,” Cr Wheeler said. “Council wishes all participants and volunteers the best for the October 21 event.” The Queensland Government, through State Library of Queensland, contributes funding to Isaac Regional Council to deliver library services to the public. For more details visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au, call 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) or visit your local library.

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