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Issue: #3, September 20th08/2010
Gateways Learning Centre Newsletter

Greetings!

Two weeks ago, we had our first tournament and had a great show out. 17 students participated in contests and prizes that took place over 5 hrs! Most moms dropped their kids off while they had a much needed break. In the future, we will continue to bring exciting programs to our school and yours. If you are interested in bring a workshop or a tournament to your school, please visit this link;

http://www.mindstorms.ca/workshops.htm. Pictures will be up soon for the last tournment.
 
Now that Fall has started for most programs, principals throughout the lower mainland have approved our programs in their schools. See if your school is on this list and when it will be starting it's program; Schools in the Lower Mainland.. If you know of a school that would like our program, plesae email us and we would be happy to talk to your principal or administrator.
 

If you have problems opening the document then please email me at andrew@i-gate.ca and I will email you a version you can open. 


Andrew Lauman

Managing Director

Gateways Learning Centre


Thanks to Old Spaghetti Factory, Black News Press, House of James, Toy Traders, Michelle and Brenda's reality team, Red Robin's and others for the great prizes that were donated.

 

First Lego League
First Lego League
: Think you've got what it takes to be a champion among young engineers? Then FIRST® LEGO® League is for you! Gateways Botshop will be putting together a team this year to join the fun. This team will consist of 3-10 students, aged 9-14, who will have a mentor as they prepare to conquer the challenges of the competion. This year's theme is "Engineering Meets Medicine". Through the 2010 Body Forward™ Challenge, students will explore the cutting-edge world of Biomedical Engineering to discover innovative ways to repair injuries, overcome genetic predispositions, and maximize the body's potential, with the intended purpose of leading happier and healthier lives. Prerequesites: Exceptional dedication from students and parents, *moving towards the completion of Mindstorms 1, 2, and 3. 
 
 
We have broken the price up for parents so it's easier to afford. We are very interested in offering this program and would like to begin as soon as possible. We have three students signed up and need two more to start.
Special Promotion at Gateways Learning Centre.
We have our price list up and it makes it easier to take our programs. Price List. We are offering a 50 percent discount on your second class. if you sign up for one of our programs at Gateways Learning Centre. You can also divide the price of the classes by three and pay in three monthly installments.
Video Game Designer

In this hands-on, fun-filled course you will learn how video games work by creating your own. Within a few hours, you'll have completed your first game.

Over the course of a few weeks you'll have a chance to create both 2d and 3d games from a variety of genres (including action, adventure, platform, side-scrollers, pinball, strategy, and racing) or invent new ones. Design your own characters, backgrounds and sounds, or use content from existing libraries. We'll cover concepts like game planning, path-based movement, collision detection, level design, dialogue, inventory and playability. Students will help each other play-test their games, and may choose to collaborate on some projects. At the end of the program you'll be able to show off your games to friends, family and other campers. You'll also receive a CD of your work so you can continue to play and develop your games at home.

 

 Sign up today;

http://www.gatewaysinternational.ca/registration.htm.

We look forward to working with you this fall.  
 
Sincerely,
 

Andrew Lauman
Managing Director
Gateways Learning Centre
www.gatewaysinternational.ca
In This Issue
First Lego League
Special Promotions
Video Game Designer
Quick Links
 
Featured Article
Our sponsors make this program happen. Please visit our sponsors program to support us!
Save 10% Are you thinking of joining one of our video game and robotics classes? Let us offer you a special 10 percent discount when you join this week; http://www.mindstorms.ca/register.htm.
Offer Expires: Oct 13th, 2010