Summer Events 2021
Aeroplane engineering
for 5-9 and 9-15 year olds
Some of these photos were taken before COVID-19
Design, make, test, refine and decorate your very own aeroplane to take home at the end of the session!
Students will learn about the forces acting on aeroplanes and how to go through the design cycle to achieve the best results.
Planes are made from biodegradable foam board, not plastic.
The Apple Shack cafe will be open specifically for these sessions, so you can enjoy some delicious cakes and refreshing drinks while you wait for your children.
Students will learn about the forces acting on aeroplanes and how to go through the design cycle to achieve the best results.
Planes are made from biodegradable foam board, not plastic.
The Apple Shack cafe will be open specifically for these sessions, so you can enjoy some delicious cakes and refreshing drinks while you wait for your children.
Cost: £14.50 per child
Dates: Monday 26th July (9-15s) and Wednesday 28th (5-9s)
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Location: Flying Horse Lawn, Sheffield S6 5SN
Accompanied by parents / carers?: No, registration required
Maximum group size: Eight children
Dates: Monday 26th July (9-15s) and Wednesday 28th (5-9s)
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Location: Flying Horse Lawn, Sheffield S6 5SN
Accompanied by parents / carers?: No, registration required
Maximum group size: Eight children
Aeroplane Engineering for 5-9s - Wed 28th July
Only a few left!
Aeroplane Engineering
Wednesday 28th July 2021
10.30am to 12.30
Flying Horse Lawn, Sheffield. S6 5SN
Design, make, test, refine and decorate your very own aeroplane to take home at the end of the session!
Students will learn about the forces acting on aeroplanes and how to go through the design cycle to achieve the best results. Planes are made from biodegradable foam board, not plastic.
Age guide: 5-9 (approx.)
Accompanied by parents / carers?: No
Maximum group size: Eight children
Registration
Shortly after booking, Sparking STEM will send you an email with an online registration form. Your child will not be able to attend until you have registered your child. Registration provides us with all the information we need to make sure we can meet your child's individual needs and keep them safe and well.
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By booking an Outdoor STEM place you are agreeing to the following policies:
Cancellations due to COVID-19 / concerning symptoms / isolation
Sparking STEM asks that children do not attend if they have been told to isolate, or if they have any COVID symptoms, or if they have any similar symptoms that may cause concern to other participants in this current pandemic, such as coughs and colds (please refer to the full COVID-19 policy for full details). In order to encourage responsible and considerate behaviour in this regard, Sparking STEM has decided to temporarily offer a full refund to customers for individual sessions missed for these reasons. Sparking STEM asks that customers respect this trust-based policy and consider the impact that any abuse of this may have on a small business. Thank you.
Cancellations due to non-COVID-19 related reasons
If you wish to cancel an Outdoor STEM "Event" for non-COVID-19 related reasons (see above) you will be offered a full refund if you provide more than 10 days notice before the date of the event. If Sparking STEM is notified 10 days or fewer, but more than 48 hours before the date of the event a 50% refund will be offered. Refunds cannot be given on cancellations made within 48 hours of the date of the event.
Please read the full Terms and Conditions to which you are agreeing.
COVID-19 Policy
Students cannot be accepted without agreement to the full COVID-19 policy, please read it carefully before booking. Please note that we take a cautious approach.
Privacy
All identifying data provided by our clients such as (but not restricted to) names, email addresses, phone numbers etc will be stored securely and used for contact regarding the work of Sparking STEM only. We will never share your details with third parties and will delete all your data immediately upon request.
Aeroplane Engineering for 9-15s - Mon 26th July
Only a few left!
Aeroplane Engineering
Monday 26th July 2021
10.30am to 12.30
Flying Horse Lawn, Sheffield. S6 5SN
Design, make, test, refine and decorate your very own aeroplane to take home at the end of the session!
Students will learn about the forces acting on aeroplanes and how to go through the design cycle to achieve the best results. Planes are made from biodegradable foam board, not plastic.
Age guide: 9 to 15 (approx.)
Accompanied by parents / carers?: No
Maximum group size: Eight children
Registration
Shortly after booking, Sparking STEM will send you an email with an online registration form. Your child will not be able to attend until you have registered your child. Registration provides us with all the information we need to make sure we can meet your child's individual needs and keep them safe and well.
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By booking an Outdoor STEM place you are agreeing to the following policies:
Cancellations due to COVID-19 / concerning symptoms / isolation
Sparking STEM asks that children do not attend if they have been told to isolate, or if they have any COVID symptoms, or if they have any similar symptoms that may cause concern to other participants in this current pandemic, such as coughs and colds (please refer to the full COVID-19 policy for full details). In order to encourage responsible and considerate behaviour in this regard, Sparking STEM has decided to temporarily offer a full refund to customers for individual sessions missed for these reasons. Sparking STEM asks that customers respect this trust-based policy and consider the impact that any abuse of this may have on a small business. Thank you.
Cancellations due to non-COVID-19 related reasons
If you wish to cancel an Outdoor STEM "Event" for non-COVID-19 related reasons (see above) you will be offered a full refund if you provide more than 10 days notice before the date of the event. If Sparking STEM is notified 10 days or fewer, but more than 48 hours before the date of the event a 50% refund will be offered. Refunds cannot be given on cancellations made within 48 hours of the date of the event.
Please read the full Terms and Conditions to which you are agreeing.
COVID-19 Policy
Students cannot be accepted without agreement to the full COVID-19 policy, please read it carefully before booking. Please note that we take a cautious approach. Students are asked to have a face covering available to use should it be necessary to break distance, unless exempt.
Privacy
All identifying data provided by our clients such as (but not restricted to) names, email addresses, phone numbers etc will be stored securely and used for contact regarding the work of Sparking STEM only. We will never share your details with third parties and will delete all your data immediately upon request.
- Enhanced DBS
- Public liability insurance
- Safeguarding certification
- Paediatric First-aid qualified
- Qualified Teacher Status (PGCE)
- Postgraduate level science qualification
Experience
All our events are led by a fully qualified and experienced science teacher with post graduate qualification and extensive experience guiding children of all ages to learn STEM in exciting and novel ways outdoors.
Environment
All our activities are conducted with high emphasis on environmental awareness and responsibility. We do not use single-use plastics, we remove litter as we go and teach children to respect each other and the environment.
Facilities for families
The Apple Shack cafe will be open specifically for these sessions, so you can enjoy some delicious cakes and refreshing drinks while you wait for your children.
All our events are led by a fully qualified and experienced science teacher with post graduate qualification and extensive experience guiding children of all ages to learn STEM in exciting and novel ways outdoors.
Environment
All our activities are conducted with high emphasis on environmental awareness and responsibility. We do not use single-use plastics, we remove litter as we go and teach children to respect each other and the environment.
Facilities for families
The Apple Shack cafe will be open specifically for these sessions, so you can enjoy some delicious cakes and refreshing drinks while you wait for your children.
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Please note that by attending sessions you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Code of Conduct.
Please note that by attending sessions you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Code of Conduct.
