Christchurch City Libraries has joined Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children’s University as one of their Public Learning Destinations. Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children’s University encourages children between the ages of 7 to 14 to become involved in exciting learning activities beyond the classroom. Participating children have a Passport to Learning in which hours of learning are recorded.
- Children's University book review form [410 KB PDF]
- Find out more about the Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children’s University
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Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4, Tūranga
Challenges on Auahatanga include:
- A number of puzzles that have been designed using various creative design software on the lab computers and fabricated using the 3D printers and laser-cutter.
- Cubelets - each cube has a different function, put them together to build-your own robots.
- Tech Challenges involving technology and robotics, including Osmos and Spheros Bolts.
Cubelets
About the Osmo
Osmo explores educational play (spelling and counting for example) by using iPads and physical objects. It uses a reflective AI system to track objects in the real world, allowing children to interact on the screen using physical pieces, like drawing with markers or arranging letter tiles.
About the Sphero RVR
Sphero RVR is a fast and nimble mobile robot shaped like an all-terrain tank. It's designed as a programmable platform for beginners, students, and hobbyists. Use an iPad to choose colours, sounds, speed, distance, and angle.
Media
Christchurch kids graduate from New Zealand's first 'children's university' Thursday 21 November, 1 News
About Christchurch City Libraries
Christchurch City Council operates 20 libraries across in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, as well as two mobile library vans that support neighbourhoods without library services. The libraries run programmes and events, including some that support local and national celebrations, for example KidsFest and Heritage Week. In addition to annual and one-off events, we have ongoing classes and programmes for all ages.
