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School Roadshows
Our School Roadshows section provides information on roadshows who visit schools throughout the country providing kids entertainment, skill demonstrations and expert guest speakers. We also have a section on providers of in-school or afterschool classes
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.jpg) | Song and Writing workshops bring together creative writing, songwriting, music, drama and performance. Within these fun-filled, creative workshops we aim to build confidence, teach new skills, promote teamwork and facilitate constructive criticism. Song and Writing is suitable for all ages and levels of experience. We offer workshops in schools as well as running extra-curricular programmes. Workshops are tailored according to the age group and any other specific requests a school may have. w: www.songandwriting.com e: workshops@songandwriting.com Dublin & surrounding areas. (087-645-3453 ) |
| The Naturally Wild Roadshow | The Naturally Wild Roadshow travels to schools around the country to lend a hand in informing students and teachers about ecology and their environment using a method which is both educational and entertaining. Suitable for Primary or Secondary and Teacher Training. Further Information. ... e: dale@naturallywild.ie (044 9379887 ) |
.jpg) | The Dublin SPCA offers a wide range of education services to suit all ages and levels of ability. We are happy to pay a visit to your school where we will give an in-class talk. We can work with all ages of students and are happy to create an age/ability appropriate session tailored to your group’s interests. We can work around any Civics, Social, Political, Science and Career Guidance subjects in Secondary school or the “Myself and the Wider World” strand of the S.P.H.E. and S.E.S.E. curriculum in Primary schools. Further Information.... w: www.dspca.ie e: education@dspca.ie Mount Venus Road, Rathfarnham, D16 Dublin (01 4935502) |
Astronomy Ireland's Education And Outreach Initiative .jpg){kind=small} | Astronomy Ireland is now spearheading a campaign to promote science and astronomy to schools and other groups around Ireland. This exciting project involves a talk given to school groups, lasting approximately 60 minutes, with time for a question and answer session at the end. The talk can be tailored to suit your school's needs. The talk itself will cover topics such as: Planets and their Moons, Comets and Meteorites, Fireballs, Galaxies, Other Solar System Objects. 'We are currently taking bookings for September 2009. If you are interested in booking a talk with our Education Officer or to read testimonials on the programmes success please contact us using the details below. w: www.astronomy.ie/outreach e: sec@astronomy.ie ((01) 847 0777) |
Artzone School Collaboration Programme  | The new Primary Schools Art Curriculum recognised the importance of strong art and crafts education, and set new higher standards. Since then many schools and organisations have collaborated with Artzone Qualified Art Teachers. Artzone have worked in many different ways with Primary Schools and Childcare organisations to deliver short and long term art programmes. We offer Primary Teacher In-service Training, Teacher Mentoring (Arts & Crafts), In-school Art Days, After School Art Classes, Art Teacher in Residence Service. Further information ...
Dublin (01 4990614) |
.jpg) | The Kids Party Club perform Educational Puppet Shows in National Schools based on the Dept. of Education SPHE curriculum subjects. Shows on ‘Bullying’ and ‘Healthy Eating’ are currently available with more in development. The shows are carefully scripted communicating the important key messages in a fun but sensitive manner, shows are pre-recorded and last for approx. 40mins. Puppet Shows for Children’s Party Entertainment also available. w: www.kidspartyclub.ie e: info@kidspartyclub.ie Available most areas nationwide (LoCall 1890 252382 ) |
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A mobile mini zoo providing informative lectures about wildlife, giving numerous opportunities to handle animals. There will be time afterwards for questions and answers. Suitable for schools, colleges, libraries and youth organisations. Classes of 40 max. 1 hour per session. Min 2 sessions unless agreed otherwise.
w: www.theanimalroadshow.com e: animalroadshow@gmail.com based in Cork but travel nationwide (087 6261553) |
.jpg) | Safer cycling Initiative will be providing safer cycling tuition through schools in various counties in the north west, west and south west. We are located in Galway (main office) and Limerick, we currently have six qualified tutors, who will be calling to national schools fully equipped with up to 30 bikes. Helmets will be provided to all pupils. The pupils will keep the helmets upon successful completion of the course. All our tutors are Garda Vetted, and are qualified with years of cycling experience w: www.safercyclinginitiative.com e: safercycling@gmail.com Unit 6 Costelloe Industrial Estate Galway ((0)91 506942) |
| Speech Delivery Course - Secondary | A six week course designed to work with secondary school students in the area of ‘Delivery of Speeches/Public Speaking. The course aims to equip students with the skills for effective speech and communications in order to prepare them for third level education and the workforce. Further information.... Leinster ( (086) 347 4709 ) |
Dogs Trust Workshops For Primary Schools .jpg) | Dogs Trust visit schools in Dublin to help educate young people about the consequences of irresponsible dog ownership, through our Schools Workshop Programme and our curriculum linked classroom resources. Our exciting programme offers a variety of workshops that really get children involved. We use engaging activities and games using the theme of dog ownership as a means to help pupils develop key skills. These free workshops are packed with fun learning activities and support SPHE and English with cross-curricular links to Visual Arts, Drama, Science, Maths and PE. Further information.... Dublin (01 2109427) |
Outreach Programme .jpg) | Outreach music and cultural workshops available to come to your school include *Capoeira in the Classroom, * ¡Deja que hable mi tambor! (Let My Drum Talk!), * Drumming Around the World, * OurSong (songwriting workshop), * Sounds African, *Sounds Indian, *Sounds Irish, *Sounds Samba. We also offer an In-School Music Programme, a unique partnership designed to bring some of the Dublin area’s best music teachers right into your school Find out more w: www.newschool.ie e: info@newschool.ie 69 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2 (01 478 1884) |
 | A DRUM NATURE school workshop will transform your school into an exciting rhythm orchestra. With the aid of clear and simple facilitation, each class will get the opportunity to play different drums and percussion instruments from around the world and create collective rhythms together. The emphasis will be very much hands-on and everyone will be able to participate irrespective of their musical background. The session is guaranteed to be a lot of fun and it will create a real buzz in the class! Typically a day is divided into class sized groups with each session lasting up to forty five minutes. w: www.drumnature.com e: info@drumnature.com ( 086 3643211) |
