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Afterschool - Rocket Academy (Hawthorn)

from $320.00

Tackle complex problems with LEGO® Robotics, learn testing and debugging, and go from Scratch to Python!

Class Details:

  • Time: 4pm - 5pm, 5:15pm - 6:15pm, or extended session 4pm - 6pm

  • Day: Wednesday or Friday, other weekdays available by request

  • Duration: 8 weeks

  • Term 2 dates: 29th April - 18th June 2026

  • Location:Rocket Academy (Hawthorn Campus), Level 1, 104 Burwood Road, Hawthorn

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Tackle complex problems with LEGO® Robotics, learn testing and debugging, and go from Scratch to Python!

Class Details:

  • Time: 4pm - 5pm, 5:15pm - 6:15pm, or extended session 4pm - 6pm

  • Day: Wednesday or Friday, other weekdays available by request

  • Duration: 8 weeks

  • Term 2 dates: 29th April - 18th June 2026

  • Location:Rocket Academy (Hawthorn Campus), Level 1, 104 Burwood Road, Hawthorn

What to expect

  • LEGO® SPIKE™ Essentials/Prime & iPads Provided: All necessary materials are supplied for hands-on learning.

  • Teamwork Focus: Students collaborate in pairs to complete engaging missions and projects.

  • Expert-Led Sessions: Guided by instructors with Working With Children (WWC) checks.

  • Interactive Projects: Simulated real-life scenarios that bring STEAM concepts to life.

Curriculum Overview

Our afterschool program offers a progressive robotics and coding journey using hands-on LEGO® Education technology. Students build, code and problem-solve in a fun, supportive environment while developing confidence, creativity and critical thinking skills.

Year 1–2

Using LEGO SPIKE Essential, students explore foundational STEAM concepts through storytelling and playful engineering challenges. They learn sequencing, simple loops, teamwork and structured problem-solving.

Year 3–4

With LEGO SPIKE Prime, students design more complex builds and use sensors, loops and conditional logic to solve real-world challenges while strengthening collaboration skills.

Year 5–6

Continuing with LEGO SPIKE Prime, students tackle advanced robotics challenges, refine coding skills and develop strategic thinking — preparing them for competitions and future digital pathways.