Annette Corkery

Ábha(i)r:

Eolaíocht, Stair, Tíreolas

Na gnéithe curaclam:

Story (History), Local Studies (History), Early people and ancient societies (History), Life, society, work and culture in the past (History), Continuity and change over time (History), Natural environments (Geography), Environmental awareness and care (Geography/Science), Living things (Science), Materials (Science)

Na contaetha a bhfreastalaíonn siad ar:

An Cabhán, Cill Dara, Laois, Liatroim, An Longfort, An Mhí, Uíbh Fhailí, Ros Comáin, Sligeach, An Iarmhí

Ranganna a bhfreastalaíonn siad ar:

Gach rang

Cuairt beo a cuir in áirithe

Annette, of Scéalta Beo (Living Stories) is a Certified Educator with the Permaculture Association UK, with an MLitt in Creativity which explored the integration of art across the primary curriculum. Scéalta Beo are passionate about biodiversity, heritage and the natural world and have been involved with formal and informal education for decades. This included running Creative Ardagh, at Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre, an SFI Discover Centre.

They also design and implement food growing systems and wildlife gardens in a range of settings including schools and communities.

Teistiméireachtaí

• "We would highly recommend Annette for her wealth of knowledge & skills and her excellent way of conducting her classes and interacting with the children. Excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" - Gaelscoil Longfoirt, Longford

• "Excellent Visit. Lessons superbly adapted for indoor due to storm. Annette has an abundance of knowledge and has a fantastic way of allowing the children to be involved and to have their voices head and be involved in decision making." - Gaelscoil Longfoirt, Longford

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• "Excellent!" - St. Dominic’s NS, Longford

• "Annette has a wonderful way with the children which was much appreciated." - St. Joseph's NS, Westmeath

• "Annette has a wealth of knowledge and great enthusiasm. She had a great rapport with the pupils and gave them plenty of opportunities to share their knowledge and experiences. The children (and teachers) were so excited to learn about the biodiversity in the school environment." - Clooncagh NS, Roscommon

• "Children had a ball! Annette brought them out in groups to explore a wooded area beside our school and they had so much fun discovering the flora and fauna around them." - An Grianán NS, Westmeath

• "Yet again, an excellent visit from Annette" - Gaelscoil Longfoirt

• "Annettes enthusiasm for biodiversity and for the importance of preserving our natural habitats is inspiring and infectious. The children loved the lessons. Annette has helped us interact more creatively with our school environment." - An Grianán NS, Westmeath

• "Well worth the fee and children gained hands on experience in the Craft of Wet-Felting." - Naomh Atrachta Kingsland, Roscommon

• "Pleased with the visit, facilitator had obviously prepared well for the visit. The information was specific to our local history and historical features in the area. She had interesting resources to engage the children that I wasn't previously familiar with. We were very happy with the visit." - SN Naomh Brighid, Leitrim