SMC Robotics showcased on What Now

Jun 2, 2021
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Thank you to Millie, Tessa and Ida for being wonderful advocates of coding and robotics.

See our students with their robots in action on What Now - Episode 18 April 2021

What Now - See our students showcasing Lego Mindstorms View the segment from 37:07 - 41:00

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