Heritage Council Initiatives
The Heritage Council is involved in many initiatives to protect, preserve and enhance our heritage. In this section you will find information about our initiatives related to Education.
Heritage In Schools Scheme
This nationwide programme offers a panel of heritage specialists who will, at the request of a teacher, visit a primary school to work directly with the children.
EDUCATION INITIATIVE
The Marian Rollins Heritage & Education Award (I.N.T.O. & The Heritage Council of Ireland)
The Marian Rollins Heritage and Education Award is an annual award presented to individuals who make an outstanding contribution to heritage education in Irish primary schools and communities.
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Previous Initiatives
Scoping Study For The Development Of Online Heritage Materials For The Primary School Sector
In 2007 The Heritage Council commissioned a study to provide a comprehensive audit of on-line heritage materials for the primary school sector that relate directly to the remit of the Council and to assess their current and potential use by teachers and children. This is to inform decision-making and planning around the possible provision of web-based resources for primary schools. The study found many gaps exist around awareness amongst teachers of current resources and around the type of information and how it is presented by current resources.
EDUCATION EVENTS
Of Audacious Insects and Cryptic Amphibians : Experiencing the Biodiversity of the Bogs
Public lecture at Teach Lea Community Hall, Lough Boora Parklands on April 29th at 7.30 pm.
EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS
Heritage In Schools Directory
The Heritage In Schools Directory lists contact details for Heritage Specialists who will, at the request of a teacher, visit a primary school to work directly with the children.