Activities

Robotics teaches students how to design, build and code robots, but it is a lot more than that. It’s a dynamic, hands-on activity that equips students with real-world skills in electronics, coding, design, project management, communication, and teamwork - skills that open doors to countless future pathways. But most importantly, it builds confidence. Confidence to take risks, solve complex problems, and thrive in challenges where there’s no single right answer.

Now in its eighth year at Loreto Kirribilli, our Robotics program has been built up over many years by our STEM teachers and a dedicated team of coaches, whose passion for STEM has inspired such a large number of students.

Whether you're just curious about coding, or dreaming of a future in STEM, our thriving Robotics program is a powerful launchpad.

In this dynamic program, students design, build, and race their very own electric-powered car, developing real-world skills in engineering, design, teamwork, and sustainability - all while experiencing the thrill of competitive racing!

The best part? No experience required, no pre-requisites - just a love of being part of a team or wanting to try something new, from driving and designing to marketing, fundraising, and leadership; we all learning together!

And this isn’t just a local challenge - our EV Racing Team has the chance to compete - firstly in Sydney, with opportunities to race nationally in Tasmania and even internationally in England through the GreenSTEM Racing initiative.

Loreto Kirribilli is the first school in Australia to offer Aviation as an extra-curricular subject. In the Aviation Program, students in Years 10 to 11 can begin their journey toward earning a Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) while exploring the physics, engineering, and aerodynamics of real-world flight.

Junior School Code Club is open to all students in Years 3, 4 and 5 and meets weekly at lunchtime. Students work through an online program and participate in annual challenges as well as engaging in a range of STEM based activities.

Coding in the Senior School is an opportunity for students to learn about the general principles of computational thinking and coding. We generally utilise the Grok learning platform to integrate a variety of languages and skill levels, sets of activities and competitions.