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FIRST Robotics BC Receives Grant

FIRST Robotics BC has received a $250,000 grant from the British Columbia Government. The funding announcement was hosted by Reynolds Secondary.

FIRST RISE 2020

Throughout history, great civilizations have risen, then fallen. Now it’s our turn to rise—building and bolstering our own planetary metropolis.

This 2019-2020 season, FIRST RISE, powered by Star Wars: Force for Change, is setting out to inspire citizens of the galaxy to work together, strengthening and protecting the Force that binds us and creating a place where collaboration and collective wisdom can elevate new ideas and foster growth.

FIRST World Championships Wrap Up

All the BC teams had a great time at the Championships in Houston from April 17-20, 2019.

FIRST Robotics BC – AGM

FIRST Robotics British Columbia Society will be holding a virtual AGM on Oct. 16, 2018

Agenda

1. Amendments to Bylaws, Membership requirements
2. Acceptance of applications of membership
3. Consideration of Financial Statements
4. Directors report, progress of each program,
5. Election of 2018-2019 Board of Directors, Officers
6. Other business

FIRST Launch 2019

For 30 years, FIRST® has inspired millions of young people to reach for the stars.

Blast off with FIRST Launch 2019 and find out what’s possible when we dream big and work together to inspire the next generation of innovators, technology leaders, and changemakers here on Earth – and beyond.

Find out more about all the FIRST programs at FIRST Launch 2019, registration is now open for the 2018/2019 season.

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Star Party June 9

When:
Saturday June 9 2018
6-8pm

Where:
Centre of the Universe
5071 West Saanich Rd

A celebration of the first public viewing at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory. Continue reading “Star Party June 9”

BC Teachers Super Conference

Twenty-five British Columbia Teachers Associations joined together to host a Super Conference on Oct. 19 – 20. It was a great opportunity to talk with many of the 6,000 teachers at the conference and let them know about all four FIRST programs. Continue reading “BC Teachers Super Conference”