Heritage Education Week at Clare Museum
5th – 8th April 2005
Heritage Education Week will run at Clare Museum from 5th - 8th April, and it is targeted at primary schools in Clare from 4th to 6th class. The purpose of heritage education week is to generate greater interest and appreciation of our heritage in primary schools in a practical and pupil-friendly way.
It is hoped in turn that teachers and pupils will be encouraged to leave the classroom to enjoy their local heritage and in the long term come to identify Clare Museum as a valuable educational resource.
During the week, a speaker will give two 30 minute classes daily at 10.30 am and 11.30 am, with a different topic each day. Places are limited to 35 pupils for each class, and bookings can be made by calling the curator at 065-6823382. It is essential to book early to avoid disappointment. Why not combine an education week workshop with a visit to the exhibition?
ADMISSION TO THE CLASSES AND THE EXHIBITION IS FREE TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND TEACHERS.
Programme
| Tuesday, 5 April | Spinning and Weaving – Geraldine O’Sullivan Geraldine is Weaver from Ennis, and will demonstrate the old art of weaving. Pupils will have an opportunity to try their hand and a handling collection will be available. |
| Wednesday, 6 April | Heritage beneath the Waves – Connie Kelleher Connie is an underwater archaeologist with Duchas and will present a talk on Shipwrecks and pirates. A handling collection will also be available. |
| Thursday, 7 April | Singing a Clare Song – Coilte Breatnach Coilte will be teaching
a song from County Clare and will have longer workshops: |
| Friday, 8 April | The Burren – Tony Kirby Tony is an expert on the Burren. He will make a powerpoint presentation on the archaeology, botany, fauna, geology, agriculture and folklore of that Clare landscape. |