Maniacs - Learn through Play

13/06/2025

The first part of the vibration bots kits arrived and I am soooo excited!
So many awesome projects we are going to make with these!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/maniacs-term-3-2025-vibration-bots-tickets-1387937561609

11/06/2025

Have your say!

ARPANSA is seeking community feedback related to the radiological safety of a proposed facility.

The Australian Submarine Agency is seeking a licence to construct a prescribed radiation facility at the existing HMAS Stirling site at Garden Island, Rockingham in Western Australia.

ARPANSA’s role is to ensure people, and the environment are protected from the harmful effects of radiation through effective regulation. Our assessment of the application will ensure the proposed facility meets the requirements under the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act, its Regulations and international best practice.

To approve the licence application ARPANSA must be satisfied that there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the proposed facility can be managed over its lifecycle in a way that provides assurance of the radiological safety of people and the environment.

If you have interests or concerns about the effects of radiation from this proposed facility on people or the environment, you’re invited to make a submission.

For more information on this application, please visit ARPANSA's consultation hub.

To participate in the consultation, complete the survey by 11:59pm on 17 July 2025 at https://consult.arpansa.gov.au/

06/06/2025

Maniacs Term 3: Vibration Bots & Circuits

We're building art bots, brush bugs, water pumps—and even little battery-powered cars l
Each week brings a new hands-on project using real motors, batteries, and switches. Kids learn about electrical circuits, motion, and engineering through play—with support from a real scientist.

👩‍🔬 Led by a Real-Life Scientist
Your facilitator is a qualified nuclear physicist and passionate STEM educator, making science accessible, exciting, and hands-on for kids of all ages.

📍 Locations & Age Groups:
👦 Baldivis • Lesmurdie • Mt Hawthorn (Primary Sessions)

Younger students (6–8) may need adult help

Older students (9–12) can work more independently and customise their builds

🧑‍🔧 NEW: Mt Hawthorn High Schooler Session
Designed for ages 12–15 (Lower Secondary)
More advanced build options and deeper learning

Ideal for students ready to extend their maker skills

🎒 One kit per student is included in the class price
(Parents will need to supply additional batteries or replacement parts if needed)

🕒 Weekly 60-minute sessions
📦 Students take home their creation each week
🔗 Private Facebook group for class notes & support

💥 Join the Term 3 fun—spots are limited!
Hands-on STEM learning that sparks curiosity, creativity, and confidence

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1387937561609?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/06/2025

UPDATE: New Session for High Schoolers! 🚨
Due to popular demand, we’ve updated our Thursday 10–11am Vibration Bots session at Mt Hawthorn to now cater specifically for high school students! 🙌

The content will be adjusted to better suit this age group — diving deeper into the science and engineering behind these quirky little bots while still keeping it fun and hands-on. 🧠⚙️

If you’ve got a ticket for that session but would prefer a different time or age group, feel free to reach out — we're happy to help with swaps where possible.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/maniacs-term-3-2025-vibration-bots-tickets-1387937561609?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Please share with any high schoolers who'd love to join the Maniacs crew for some term-time STEM fun! 💥

Build bots, race brush bugs, float boats & wire up circuits! Hands-on fun while learning real science & engineering skills.

29/05/2025

Tickets for term 3 are available now. Pm to arrange cash or direct deposit payments.

Build bots, race brush bugs, float boats & wire up circuits! Hands-on fun while learning real science & engineering skills.

28/05/2025

see there are other people who feel the same way about balloons!!! just weird!

Anna Maria Simpson, British painter, Two Children with a Blown Bladder, 19th century

14/05/2025

next term...vibration bots will be back! I will post tickets in week 5 on eventbrite (follow there to get notification when tickets are published) and on this page.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JoGqmRebc/

09/05/2025

Hallo. I have one ticket available for Thursday, Mt Hawthorn 11.15 to 12.15 Please pm if interested. (discounted for 7 sessions).

05/05/2025

How cool is this flying machine lego set!

30/04/2025

Reminder. Classes start next week (week 2)

27/04/2025

Hallo. Remember to join our term 2 group if you have tickets. Please answer the join questions. I have a few spots in Mt Hawthorn ( 10-11 Thursday ) and Baldivis 11.30 Tuesdays left. PM to book if interested.

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