Summer Holiday Club

Every Third, Fourth, Fifth Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at for 4 hours
St Mary's Church Hall
St Mary's Church Hall

During the month of August we have been running a Summer Holiday Club. The theme being covered over the three days each week, from 15th - 31st August, is Young Roboteers.

The date and times are as follows

Week 1- 15th, 16th, 17th, 0900 -1300 (First Group)

Week 2 - 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 0900 - 1300 (Second Group)

Week 3 - 29th, 30th, 31st, 0900 -1300 (Third Group)

Group Numbers limited to 12 per week age range 8 years old to 12 years old

Cost is Free

Location Saint Mary's Church Hall

Resources Required

All resources ie Robot parts, LED strips, robot controllers, tools etc have been provided for use of the children. Each child has been provided with a kit that will enable them to build a small wheeled robot. However, they will not be able to take the kit away at the end of the week as these will be dismantled and reused for the next group.

What have we been doing? (No previous knowledge expected/required)

Breakfast has been provided each day, as well as a snack mid-morning and lunch as well.

We have been building a small wheeled robot that will run on batteries

We have looked at how we can control the robot (wifi)

We have tested the robot out on a track with obstacles and seen how we can make it better

We have looked at programmable LED lights and seen how we can create a racing game with just LED lights. No programming experience necessary.

Anything else we can fit in that will be fun

Photos can be seen below.

More info is at https://sites.google.com/view/young-roboteers/home

Any issues with the web site please email me at [email protected]

Who is running this club?

My name is Stephen I am a retired lecturer who worked at City College Plymouth running the Level 3 video game development course where I specialised in programming, design and 3D modelling. At the College I also ran an after hours coding club, workshops in the College for the primary schools in Devonport area these included using scratch. and Unity game engine. My hobbies are programming in python and javascript, 2d game development, flight simulation(currently building a cockpit) and making interface controls using with Raspberry Pi and Arduino micro controllers.

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St Mary's Church, Tamerton Foliot

Welcome to St Mary's Church, Tamerton Foliot. We welcome you to join us at any of our services.

The parish of St Mary's, Tamerton Foliot is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Exeter’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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Reverend Gerda van Ommeren

The Vicarage
53 Whitsoncross Lane
Tamerton Foliot
Plymouth

PL5 4NT
Team Rector
01752 629255

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Summer Holiday Club

Every Third, Fourth, Fifth Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at for 4 hours
St Mary's Church Hall
St Mary's Church Hall

During the month of August we have been running a Summer Holiday Club. The theme being covered over the three days each week, from 15th - 31st August, is Young Roboteers.

The date and times are as follows

Week 1- 15th, 16th, 17th, 0900 -1300 (First Group)

Week 2 - 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 0900 - 1300 (Second Group)

Week 3 - 29th, 30th, 31st, 0900 -1300 (Third Group)

Group Numbers limited to 12 per week age range 8 years old to 12 years old

Cost is Free

Location Saint Mary's Church Hall

Resources Required

All resources ie Robot parts, LED strips, robot controllers, tools etc have been provided for use of the children. Each child has been provided with a kit that will enable them to build a small wheeled robot. However, they will not be able to take the kit away at the end of the week as these will be dismantled and reused for the next group.

What have we been doing? (No previous knowledge expected/required)

Breakfast has been provided each day, as well as a snack mid-morning and lunch as well.

We have been building a small wheeled robot that will run on batteries

We have looked at how we can control the robot (wifi)

We have tested the robot out on a track with obstacles and seen how we can make it better

We have looked at programmable LED lights and seen how we can create a racing game with just LED lights. No programming experience necessary.

Anything else we can fit in that will be fun

Photos can be seen below.

More info is at https://sites.google.com/view/young-roboteers/home

Any issues with the web site please email me at [email protected]

Who is running this club?

My name is Stephen I am a retired lecturer who worked at City College Plymouth running the Level 3 video game development course where I specialised in programming, design and 3D modelling. At the College I also ran an after hours coding club, workshops in the College for the primary schools in Devonport area these included using scratch. and Unity game engine. My hobbies are programming in python and javascript, 2d game development, flight simulation(currently building a cockpit) and making interface controls using with Raspberry Pi and Arduino micro controllers.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding
The Parochial Church Council (P.C.C.) of St Mary’s Church, Tamerton Foliot takes seriously its responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We will:
Respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Respond to those that may pose a present risk to others
Promote a safe environment and culture
Safely recruit and support all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults within the Church
Care pastorally for victims of abuse
Care pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations

If you are at all concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk please contact our Safeguarding Officer, Gillian Camp [email protected] or on 07763 492286 or the Diocese of Exeter Safeguarding Advisor, Costa Nassaris on 01392 294969.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the Police on 999 and your Local Authority’s Children or Adult Social Care Services.

Our Parish Safeguarding Policy for St. Mary's together with other information can be found at the back of the Church
and by clicking the link below.

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