Goska Wilkowska

Subject(s):

Science, Geography

Curriculum Strands:

Natural environments (Geography), Environmental awareness and care (Geography/Science), Living things (Science)

Counties catered for:

Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Westmeath

Classes catered for:

All Classes

Book virtual / in-person visit

Goska is a qualified biologist and ecologist and has worked with both primary and secondary school children since 2014. On a visit from Goska, children have an opportunity to re-discover their natural surroundings while exploring wildlife in their school yard, as well as have a peek into real wilderness thanks to curious items brought to school by Goska. Discussion and working in groups (with possible worksheets provided by Goska) follow the hand-on activities.

Testimonials

• "The facilitator presented the topic Climate Change in a child friendly and well thought out method."

• "We hope to have Goska back many times!" - Balbriggan Educate Together, Dublin

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• "Everything ran smoothly and we all learned lots and enjoyed it thoroughly." - St.Michael's NS, Monaghan

• "Goska was really engaging with the children and they really enjoyed the virtual visit with her." - Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, Kilkerley NS, Co Louth

• "The children really enjoyed the Zoom meeting and Goska was very knowledgeable and there was plenty of interaction with the kids." - Scoil Phadraig Naofa, Kildare

• "Pupils really enjoyed the entire process, from the initial video, worksheets, resources and the live lesson. They were all very engaged and learning outcomes were achieved by all." - Killinkere NS, Cavan

• "The children really enjoyed this workshop. Goska interacted really well with the children in a virtual environment. She had great resources to show the children. She used a variety of media to engage the children in participating in the workshop. This can be challenging online on Zoom but Goska did an excellent job." - Scoil Mhuire Heronstown NS, Meath

• "This was a fantastic experience anf the children thoroughly enjoyed it. It captured their imaginations and they were very engaged throughout." - Castlerahan NS, Cavan

• "Goska was excellent. She spoke at the children’s level and had them engaged all of the time. The children really enjoyed the talk and learned so much. Thank you so much" - Ballyshannon NS, Kildare

• "The children really enjoyed the virtual visit and learned a lot about badgers from Goska" - Anon.

• "Fantastic workshop. The pupils really enjoyed the Virtual Visit and were fully engaged in the process. Goska presented the content extremely well and at the correct level for the age group involved. Goska's use of evidence e.g. animal skulls, hair etc excited the pupils. They learned a lot about Native Irish Mammals from the presentation and lots of new vocabulary. Overall a very worthwhile, educational workshop which was very professionally presented. Thank you Goska!" - Anon.

• "Excellent webinar, the children and I loved every moment of it. Goska was so professional and helpful! Thoroughly enjoyed it all and the information was wonderful." - Model School, Cavan

• "Very good, difficult to deliver over Zoom but the children were engaged throughout. Very enthusiastic and learned a lot." - St. Conleth and Marys, Kildare

• "We had a very positive experience with Goska yesterday. She was excellent with the children and gave them lots of time to ask questions. It was very well pitched to their level and the children loved the content. The videos of different animals shown during the lesson were a big hit with the class. I will definitely be recommending this to other teachers." - Delgany NS, Wicklow

• "Goska had a obvious love of the subject and her insight and knowledge was exemplary. All questions or responses from the children were valued and consideration by Goska. Thank you so much." - Two Mile House N.S.,Kildare

• "The children really enjoyed the visit and it was very educational." - St Attractas JNS, Dublin

• "Great event!" - St Kilians, Cavan

• "It was an excellent visit with appropriate content. All the teachers and children spoke highly of it after." - St Anne's Loreto PS, Meath

• "Excellent delivery of information. Lots of detail included. Most children were engaged and asked a lot of questions." - St Clares NS, Cavan

• "Fantastic experience for the children, Goska was very informative and made the lesson very interactive and relatable for the children, we all thoroughly enjoyed it!" - Dangan NS, Meath

• "Goska presented an excellent presentation that engaged the class from start to finish. As a teacher I was very impressed with the layout and interactive structure of the presentation i.e. Quizzes, Live Q&A etc. Overall a very enjoyable session with the children learning a lot about the wildlife in their local habitat!" - Maynooth Presentation Girls' School, Kildare

• "The children and teachers found the session very interesting and wonderfully interactive." - Scoil Mhuire na nGael, Louth

• "The visit was very successful and so informative. It was a very interesting talk for the children" - Robinstown NS, Meath

• "The children thoroughly enjoyed working with Goska. The materials sent on prior to the visit were very engaging and easy to follow. They gained so much knowledge about Irish mammals and enjoyed becoming nature detectives. It was organised very well and Goska was excellent with the children. We have integrated the topics into many other subjects as a result." - Gaelscoil Nás na Ríogh, Kildare

• "A very enjoyable experience by both children and teachers. A great opportunity for the children to learn about their native mammals, many of which can be seen in the woods and parks of Co.Cavan. A great support to the SESE curriculum." - St Clare's Primary School, Cavan

• "Goska came to our school and worked with 4 classes. She was extremely friendly and full of knowledge. The children responded very well to her and enjoyed the lessons she delivered. I would highly recommend her." - St. Paul's SNS, Louth

• "Excellent resources, highly knowledgeable specialist. The children really enjoyed the outdoor part of the workshop." - Tallaght CNS, Dublin