Our dynamic, project-driven STEM co-curricular program takes learning beyond the classroom, transforming Science and Technologies into real-world problem-solving.

Junior STEM Academy (Year 3 to Year 6)

Get ready to dive into the awesome world of STEM! Our hands-on program runs across four exciting terms, each packed with challenges that spark your creativity and boost your skills.

Science: Explore cool experiments and unlock the secrets of nature and space. Discover how the world works through fun, mind-blowing investigations.

Tech and Art: Mix technology with creativity! Design digital art, create wearable tech, and bring your wildest ideas to life using cutting-edge tools.

Engineering: Become an inventor! Build robots, design gadgets, and solve real problems with teamwork and innovation.

Math: Crack codes, spot patterns, and create amazing math-inspired art. Use 3D printing and modelling to bring your ideas into the real world and see how numbers power everything around you.

Throughout the year, you’ll tackle challenges, build awesome projects, and work with friends to turn ideas into reality. Whether you’re experimenting in the lab, coding your own game, or crafting a robotic masterpiece, this program is your ticket to mastering STEM and having a blast doing it.

Jump in, get creative, and discover just how fun and powerful STEM can be!

Please note: Year 1 and Year 2 students can enrol for Junior STEM Academy through the Pre-K to Year 2 After School Program. Click here for more information.

Program Details

Coordinator: Marie Cassar
Places Available: 18 places per year group
Day and Time: Year 3: Tuesday 3.30pm–4.30pm
Year 4: Thursday 3.30pm–4.30pm
Year 5 and Year 6: Monday 3.30pm–4.30pm
Location: Junior School
Cost: $210 per term
Enrolment: A link to the MLC School Payments page will be shared when registration opens

 

STEM Academy (Year 7 to Year 10)

Our dynamic, project-driven STEM co-curricular program for Year 7 to Year 10 students takes learning beyond the classroom, transforming Science and Technologies into real-world problem-solving. Through hands-on projects, students sharpen their skills, stretch their thinking, and tackle complex challenges across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Focusing on building skills in coding and design thinking, the program encourages students to collaborate, innovate, and approach challenges with creativity and persistence. Across the year, they’ll dive into exciting experiences and competitions that expand their expertise, fuel their curiosity, and empower them to develop practical solutions, both within our school and in the wider world.

Program Details

Coordinator: Marie Cassar
Places Available: 18 places
Day and Time: Monday 3.30pm–4.30pm
Location: Senior School
Cost: $210 per term
Enrolment: A link to the MLC School Payments page will be shared when registration opens

 

Senior Recreational Robotics (Year 7 to Year 12)

Perfect for students new to robotics, this stream offers a hands-on introduction to the world of robotics. Students explore construction, coding, and problem-solving with the LEGO SPIKE Prime system while sampling the different competition styles on offer at MLC School. All students who have not previously been in a competition team must first enrol here. After Term 1, students can choose to stay in the recreational stream, enjoying a variety of creative projects throughout the year, or step up to the competition stream.

Program Details

Coordinator: Marie Cassar
Places Available: 12 places per class (students to attend one day only)
Day and Time: Tuesday 3.30pm–5pm OR Thursday 3.30pm–5pm
Location: Senior Centre
Cost: $220 per term
Enrolment: A link to the MLC School Payments page will be shared when registration opens

 

Senior Competition Robotics (Year 7 to Year 12)

For students ready to put their skills to the test, the competition robotics stream focuses on preparing for and entering major robotics tournaments. Students who have previously been part of a competition team can enrol directly, while newcomers will first complete Senior Recreational Robotics for a term before they are able to elect to join the competition stream.

Working collaboratively, students design, build, and code robots using the LEGO SPIKE Prime system to meet complex challenges. This pathway develops advanced engineering, coding, and teamwork skills, perfect for those eager to push their creativity and problem-solving under real competition conditions.

Program Details

Coordinator: Marie Cassar
Places Available: 12 places per class (students to attend one day only)
Day and Time: Tuesday 3.30pm–5pm OR Thursday 3.30pm–5pm
Location: Senior Centre
Cost: $250 per term
Enrolment: A link to the MLC School Payments page will be shared when registration opens

 

Junior Competition Robotics – RoboCup (Year 5 and Year 6)

This program is for students with a strong interest and talent in robotics and engineering, focusing on the RoboCup Junior Competition. Using LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics, students will develop creativity, teamwork, and advanced technical skills through hands-on builds, coding challenges, and strategic problem-solving.

An Expression of Interest form will be sent directly to students in Term 1. Selection is based on a written application and practical assessment, with places offered to those who show both potential and commitment. Prior enrolment in STEM Academy is highly desirable.

Throughout the year, students will take part in focused workshops, collaborative builds, and targeted training sessions to prepare for RoboCup Junior events – showcasing their skills, competing at a high level, and gaining recognition for innovative solutions.

Students enrolled in STEM Academy will be able to transfer their enrolment if selected for the competition robotics team.

Program Details

Coordinator: Marie Cassar
Places Available: At the discretion of the coordinator
Day and Time: Tuesday 3.30pm–5pm and Thursday 3.30pm–5pm, Term 2 to Term 4
Location: Senior Centre
Cost: $250 per term
Enrolment: Via invitation only. An Expression of Interest form will be available Term 1 2026

 

VEX IQ Competition Robotics (Year 6 to Year 8)

This program is for students with a strong interest and talent in robotics and engineering, focusing on the VEX Robotics Competition. Working with the VEX robotics system, students will hone creativity, teamwork, and advanced technical skills through complex builds, precision coding, and strategic gameplay.

Students must apply via the Expression of Interest form process, which will be sent to eligible students in Term 1. Selection is based on a written application and practical assessment, with places offered to those who show both potential and commitment.

Throughout the year, students will engage in intensive workshops, collaborative projects, and competition-focused training to prepare for VEX challenges, giving them the opportunity to design, compete, and be recognised for their innovative engineering solutions.

Program Details

Coordinator: Marie Cassar
Places Available: At the discretion of the coordinator
Day and Time: Tuesday 3.30pm–5pm
Location: Senior Centre
Cost: $300 per term
Enrolment: Via invitation only. An Expression of Interest form will be available Term 1 2026