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Welcome! ‘Irish literature has created a magical learning environment for our children.
Its range and quality enable all of them to participate in our Ireland project
and to produce work of fantastic quality.'
Gorsemoor Primary School, Staffordshire |  |
| | 'It was very, very fun. Irish week made me feel proud to be part Irish.
It is a very cultural place and I hope someday I could go to Ireland.'
Year 4 pupil, Liverpool Pilot Scheme
Before the Irish week, he had not realised he was of Irish descent. |
'I used to think Irish troubles had nothing to do with me. Now I realise there are very strong links.'
Year 11 student, Nottingham Pilot Scheme |
_cropped.jpg) | 'I really like the idea of taking the Easter Rising and the Western Front
as a case study to illuminate bigger issues of identity and representation.
This is a splendid example of how historical content can be tremendously significant
whilst also being a vehicle for some transferable skills and values.'
School of Education, Warwick University |
Key documents (pdf format)
Enjoying Irish Literature in Primary Schools Making Primary History Fun & Challenging
Enjoying Irish Literature in Secondary Schools Making Secondary History Fun & Challenging Towards a Creative Curriculum |
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