Fishkeeper Fry

What is Fishkeeper Fry?

Fishkeeper Fry is a completely FREE of charge, fun and engaging video-led educational programme that has been designed specifically for primary school children, aged 7-8 years by a team of aquatic experts at Maidenhead Aquatics to teach children about the science and art of keeping fish. This short 8-week programme has been designed to be delivered in the classroom, by the schools' own teachers. It uses a series of weekly online instructional films, engaging worksheets and added-value films, which provide step-by-step lessons about how to set up an aquarium, add fish and look after those fish day-to-day. The resources have all developed to support the National Curriculum and to get children excited about keeping fish and understanding how to look after and care for them responsibly. Participating schools will be provided with their very own, free aquarium and all the associated equipment that is used in the programme, to enable them to follow along with the films and set up and care for their own aquarium in the classroom – all with the support of the expert fishkeepers based at a Maidenhead Aquatics store near to your school. We even provide a selection of fish for them to enjoy so that the children see in real life the science of fishkeeping using the mini eco-system they create: from water chemistry, to how fish eat and the nitrogen cycle. Check out the 'How does it work?' and 'Fry FAQ's' section below, to find out more what you can expect for your school and what level of commitment is required to take part.

Full terms and conditions for the programme can be found here.

We are now welcoming applications for our 2022 programme. Please ensure you have read and accepted the full terms and conditions of the programme via the link above before registering for a place. We have a very limited number of places available on our 2022 programme and applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications close on 7th November 2022 after which time, all registrants will be notified as to whether they have been selected for a place on this year's programme.

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General info

School name

School address

Post Code

Applicant

Applicant Name

Applicant Role

Contact number

Confirmation of teacher status

I confirm that I am an employee of this school and have authority to represent the school in my application for the programme.

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Confirmation 1

Please confirm you will be responsible for running the programme. Is it important that we make contact with the individual directly responsible for the programme ahead of enrolment. If selecting 'no' please provide contact details of the individual from your school responsible below.

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Additional Contact Details

You will be expected to visit your local Maidenhead Aquatics store each week to collect supplies for the programme. Please confirm you are happy to commit to travelling to your local Maidenhead Aquatics store before enrolling.

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Preferred store

Do you have a preferred local Maidenhead Aquatics store that you would like to support you during the programme?

Hear about us

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Data Privacy

The information you provide on this form will be used solely for the purposes of administrating the Fishkeeper Fry 2022 programme. Please see our Privacy policy in the footer of our website for more information on how we protect and manage the data you share with us on this form. By completing and submitting this form, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy which you can access via the links in the footer of our website.