Go Fly Your Kite has spent twelve years turning simple sheets of material into soaring stories of creativity. From its beginnings as a family run idea to its present role across the United Kingdom and Ireland, the company has placed more than a quarter of a million kites into the hands of children and young people. Every one of those kites has carried a message that learning can be joyful, imaginative and shared. Go Fly Your Kite+1
At the heart of this journey is a passion for blending science, art and culture. Go Fly Your Kite delivers STEM and art kite workshops to schools, youth groups and community organisations, always inviting participants to trace, colour, build and finally fly their own creations. The workshops are carefully structured so that everyone leaves with a kite they designed themselves, ready to take to the open sky with family and friends. Go Fly Your Kite+1
That blend of structure and freedom only works because of the people involved. The core staff bring warmth, patience and a real belief in children and young people. They do more than supply materials and instructions. They create an atmosphere where pupils, teachers and community leaders feel supported and encouraged. Agencies and schools who invite Go Fly Your Kite into their programmes often comment on the calm organisation, clear communication and sense of fun that the team brings to each setting. Trustpilot
Across twelve years the company has become a familiar sight at STEM events and Science Week celebrations throughout Ireland. At ESB Science Blast pupils investigate their own questions in science, then meet Go Fly Your Kite to turn those ideas into designs that quite literally take flight. The simple act of decorating a kite becomes a way to talk about forces, weather, energy and the wonder of discovery, while the buzz of the event gives children a sense that science is alive and welcoming. Ciara's Journey+1
Eurovision twenty twenty three brought a different stage. Working on the Land and Sky Home and Dreams project in Liverpool, Go Fly Your Kite collaborated with primary schools and with the BBC children presenter Mwaksy from Blue Peter. Together they helped pupils create kites that explored themes of home, hope and belonging, which then formed part of the wider Euro festival celebrations. The partnership showed how a small creative business, grounded in schools and communities, can add its voice to an international cultural moment while still keeping children at the centre. Go Fly Your Kite+1
Cultural celebration runs through the calendar of Go Fly Your Kite. Chinese New Year workshops invite children to explore colour, symbolism and stories from Chinese tradition, from dragons and lanterns to lucky colours in the sky. Saint Brigid cultural kite workshops weave together legend, local heritage and creativity, giving pupils a new way to connect with an important Irish figure. Cruinniu na nOg events bring families together to celebrate creativity in every county, with kites adding movement and joy to the day.
Seasonal programmes continue through spring. Saint Patricks Day kite workshops fill parks and playing fields with green, white and orange designs that flutter above parades and community gatherings. Easter kite workshops add bright colours and symbols of new life, encouraging children to reflect on nature, spring weather and the changing seasons as they race to keep their kites aloft. Each event becomes a shared memory for schools, families and organisers who see children proud of what they have made.
County library programmes and community festivals have become another important strand of the story. In these spaces Go Fly Your Kite reaches children who may not always attend large festivals or city events. Library staff and local agencies speak of how the workshops support literacy, social inclusion and family learning, as children design around favourite stories or local themes and then fly their kites together outside. The flexibility to work indoors or outdoors, and in person or virtually, has allowed the organisation to respond to changing needs while keeping the sense of connection strong. Go Fly Your Kite+1
Positive relationships are visible in the feedback gathered over the years. On platforms such as Trustpilot, teachers and group leaders highlight the quality of preparation, the thoughtful pacing of each session and the way children of different abilities are included. Comments often mention calm classroom management, clear explanations and the lasting excitement pupils feel when they take their kite home. These reviews do more than praise a service. They show how kindness, professionalism and creativity can combine to create trust, and how that trust leads to repeat invitations and long term partnerships. Trustpilot+1
All of this growth has been built on a simple belief. When positive staff work alongside enthusiastic clients and supportive agencies, the outcome is greater than the sum of its parts. Teachers bring their knowledge of pupils. Festival teams bring their understanding of audiences. Go Fly Your Kite brings engaging resources and a spirit of play. Together they create moments where a classroom, a sports hall or a village green feels transformed. The sky becomes a shared canvas, filled with colour and laughter.
After twelve years and more than a quarter of a million kites, Go Fly Your Kite continues to prove that business success and human connection belong together. The company has grown its reach, refined its workshops and embraced new opportunities, yet the heart of the work has stayed the same. A child holds a line, looks up and sees their own design tugging at the sky. In that instant science, art, culture and community meet in one gentle pull. That is the quiet magic created when positive people choose to work together and let imagination fly.
