Events for School Children

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Explorers’ Club

A membership-only club for young scientists in school years 3 - 6

Members will learn the art of discovering and scientific enquiry through a series of hands-on science-based workshops and activities.

About the Spark! Explorers’ Club

Spark! Explorers’ Club

What is the Spark! Explorers’ Club?

The Spark! Explorers’ Club is a membership-only club aimed at inquisitive young scientists in school years 3 - 6. Members will be able to experiment, learn and discover through regular interactive and hands-on science workshops.

When does the Club meet?

The Club, which is limited to 30 members, meets once a week each Thursday from 3.45 - 4.45pm for four weeks during term 3 in 2015.

Where are the Club meetings held?

All meetings are held at Bowen Library, 669 - 673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra.

Who runs the workshops?

The Club is coordinated by Randwick City Library staff, with all workshops and activities presented by professional science providers such as the Children’s Discovery Museum and Fizzics Education.

How do I join?

Membership to the club is limited to the first 30 people to pay the $35 membership fee and submit their application form. Forms and payment can be handed in at Bowen, Margaret Martin or Malabar Libraries.

What do I receive when I join?

Each fully paid member will become part of an exclusive club that shares ideas, inventions and innovations.

Spark! Scientists in Residence

Mentors from Young Scientists Australia will be on hand at each session.

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Spark!verbTo kindle or stimulate interest.

CalendarTerm 3 2015

Events for School Children

Geology Rocks! Thursday 16 July 2015

3.45 - 4.45pm

A hands-on Earth Science workshop where you learn about erosion, how tectonic plates form our world, landforms, soil classification, rock types, panning for gold plus many others! Without some of these processes we would not have our mountains, river valleys, sandy beaches or even the soil in which we grow our food.

Creepy and Wicked Wounds Thursday 23 July 2015

3.45 - 4.45pm

Make disgusting wounds whilst learning human anatomy! Learn how to make fake skin, the components of blood, the difference between arterial and venous blood, the difference between plasma, platelets, white blood cells and red blood cells. View blood, skin and hair under the microscope and more!

May the Force be with you

Thursday 30 July 2015

3.45 - 4.45pm

Forces help and hinder us and some we can’t even see coming. Learn more about the forces you experience every day.

Forces can attract, repel, help and hinder. Try a number of experiments that explore the forces we encounter daily such as friction, gravity and magnetism and how to maximise or minimise the effect of forces in sports.

See Light in a New Light Thursday 6 August 2015

3.45 - 4.45pm

Light is not just useful, it’s life sustaining. Find out about how it travels and what happens when something gets in its way. In this workshop there will be lots of hands-on activities to learn about light and then make a kaleidoscope to take home. Have fun while exploring in this educational workshop.

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Spark! Explorers’ Club

Terms and Conditions of the Spark! Explorers’ ClubMembership to the Spark! Explorers’ Club is governed by these terms and conditions. By accepting membership to the Spark! Explorers’ Club you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions.

These terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

✱ Members of the Spark! Explorers’ Club must be between the school years of 3 to 6 in 2015.

✱ To join the Club, a subscription of $35 must accompany the completed membership form.

✱ The first 30 children to pay their subscription and register will be given a place to attend all the Term 3 Spark! Explorers’ Club meetings in 2015.

✱ Refunds will not be given for missed activities under any circumstances.

✱ All activities are ‘drop off’ unless otherwise stated. Children must be signed in and out by a parent/guardian at each meeting.

✱ Children must be collected by a parent/guardian within 10 minutes of finishing time.

✱ The Spark! Explorers’ Club is administered and run by Randwick City Library with activities supplied by professional providers.

1. First name:

2. Surname:

3. Date of birth:

4. Postal address:

5. School’s name and year:

6. Parent/guardian’s name:

7. Email address:

8. Daytime contact number:

I have read the terms and conditions on the previous page and wish to enrol my son/daughter (delete as applicable) in the Spark! Explorers’ Club. By signing below I agree to the terms and conditions as stated.

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Events for School Children

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Registration formSpark! Explorers’ Club

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Spark! Explorer’s Club

I give Randwick City Council permission to photograph the following child whose name appears below (please print full name below) in meetings for the Spark! Explorer’s Club across meetings in 2015.

Name of child:

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Date:

By providing consent above, I give Randwick City Council permission to use the photograph(s) for promotional purposes, including but not limited to in newspapers, newsletters, reports and on the Randwick City Council website. I understand that international copyright and intellectual property rights on these photographs will remain the property of Randwick City Council who will be entitled to publish or otherwise distribute these images in any way or manner that they see fit, in perpetuity.

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