Flying kites - even with poor wind

First of all well done everyone on making your kites. The sleds in particular suffered with the lack of wind and even the deltas struggled. However this is one of the trials of flying kits - we need some wind. Next week I will be away and so I will see you all the week after. I will make some MALAY kites and show you how to fly them.

Best wishes,
Mr Geekie

KITES and more ... KITES

Great night preparing kites for flying next week.
Year 7 students with the help of Mr.Goodwin made SLED kites and will test these next week.
Year 9 with Mr. Geekie made some DELTA kites to fly next week.

Kite making is all about symmetry and balance - hopefully we will all see some great flying next week.
Health and safety is important when flying kites, in particular no flying when skies are overcast or indeed raining as there is a possibility of static electricity causing severe injury. Mr Geekie will repeat this and other safety issues before flying.

PS If you are reading this - try to bring along a can pull ring - will be used to help attach kite to flying line.
Remember the Japanese saying " You make a kite - you have friend for life "

Sorry I missed last session

Hello everyone, to year 7 students - I will be at school next week
( Tuesday 21st June )
and the intention is to look into kites. We will make a simple SLED KITE first. This will lead onto making a great DELTA kite, the following week.
Year 9 students are welcome to help out.
( I am struggling to source wheels for our downhill cart )

Mr. Geekie