KS4 Drones workshop 2
Buxton School
Description
Additional funding request to support previously approved event.
Funding approved so far £400
Cost of event £980
I am grateful for the £400 allocated to Buxton School for us to be able to run the KS4 Drone coding workshop, however the cost of the workshop is approximately £980. We, unfortunately, are not in a position to even cover the cost partially. Student contribution would also be difficult to acquire due to the financial backgrounds of our students families and as it is happening during the school day, we would only be able to ask for a voluntary contribution this limiting any response even more.
Is there any possibility of the full cost of the workshop being funded by yourselves? I understand that this is a big ask, but if it is not possible, I don't think we will be able to move forward with this event.
The event is designed to teach coding using drones and Ipad's - students will have the opportunity see coding applied and understand how it works when programming drones. The event is also promotional and will support students in developing an interest in a career in software engineering.
What are the goals of the event? To reinforce computational thinking skills, demonstrate application of algorithms in a new programming language (swift), show how skills can be transferred, provide an underserved group the opportunity to work with resources and equipment that they have not used before.
Target group: GCSE Computer Science - 67 students in total. Of which:
34 have English as an additional language
66 are of an ethnic minority
22 are entitled to free school meals
10 are students with special educational needs and
only 19 are female
This event would not only be a method to reinforce learning and promote a career pathway, but would also be seen as a reward from the cohort as the majority of these students would not have the opportunity to interact with drones and Ipads. The school itself has a large number of disadvantaged students and many do not even have devices to work on at home.
Funding approved so far £400
Cost of event £980
I am grateful for the £400 allocated to Buxton School for us to be able to run the KS4 Drone coding workshop, however the cost of the workshop is approximately £980. We, unfortunately, are not in a position to even cover the cost partially. Student contribution would also be difficult to acquire due to the financial backgrounds of our students families and as it is happening during the school day, we would only be able to ask for a voluntary contribution this limiting any response even more.
Is there any possibility of the full cost of the workshop being funded by yourselves? I understand that this is a big ask, but if it is not possible, I don't think we will be able to move forward with this event.
The event is designed to teach coding using drones and Ipad's - students will have the opportunity see coding applied and understand how it works when programming drones. The event is also promotional and will support students in developing an interest in a career in software engineering.
What are the goals of the event? To reinforce computational thinking skills, demonstrate application of algorithms in a new programming language (swift), show how skills can be transferred, provide an underserved group the opportunity to work with resources and equipment that they have not used before.
Target group: GCSE Computer Science - 67 students in total. Of which:
34 have English as an additional language
66 are of an ethnic minority
22 are entitled to free school meals
10 are students with special educational needs and
only 19 are female
This event would not only be a method to reinforce learning and promote a career pathway, but would also be seen as a reward from the cohort as the majority of these students would not have the opportunity to interact with drones and Ipads. The school itself has a large number of disadvantaged students and many do not even have devices to work on at home.
Location
Age group
15 - 16
Difficulty
Type Offline-Event
Date 17.10.2024 08:30 - 15:30
Address Buxton School Cann Hall Road
e11 3nn leytonstone
Max. Participants 70
You want to take part in? Please contact our local contact person.
Participation is free.
Contact Buxton School
Website: https://www.hyetteducation.com/
Mail of contact person: antony@hyetteducation.com
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Difficulty
Type Offline-Event
Date 17.10.2024 08:30 - 15:30
Address Buxton School Cann Hall Road
e11 3nn leytonstone
Max. Participants 70
You want to take part in? Please contact our local contact person.Participation is free.
Contact Buxton School
Website: https://www.hyetteducation.com/Mail of contact person: antony@hyetteducation.com
Share on Social Media
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