Heritage Education Week at Clare Museum
4th – 7th April 2006
Heritage Education Week will run at Clare Museum from 4th - 7th April, and it is targeted at primary schools, particularly 4th to 6th classes. 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 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 a.m. and 11.30 a.m., 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 or by email at claremuseum@clarecoco.ie. It is essential to book early to avoid disappointment. Why not combine an education week workshop with a visit to the permanent exhibition.
ADMISSION TO THE WORKSHOPS AND THE EXHIBITION IS FREE TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND TEACHERS
PROGRAMME
| Tuesday, 4 April | Spinning and Weaving – Geraldine O’Sullivan Geraldine is a 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, 5 April | The
Burren – A place of stone – Tony
Kirby Tony is an expert on the Burren. He will make a powerpoint presentation on the flora, fauna and geology of that great Clare landscape. |
| Thursday, 6 April | Singing a Clare Song – Caoilte
Breatnach Caoilte
will be help the children learn a song from County Clare. His workshops
are a little longer: 10.30 – 11.30 and 12.00 – 1.00.
Beidh fáilte roimh Ghaeilge. |
| Friday, 7 April | Wildlife of the Stone Age – John Murphy John is a wildlife expert and will give a powerpoint presentation of the wildlife the first Clare people would have encountered in the stone age, some of which is now extinct. |