Kay Synott

Subject(s):

Science, Geography

Curriculum Strands:

Natural environments (Geography), Living things (Science)

Counties catered for:

Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow

Classes catered for:

All Classes

Book virtual / in-person visit

Kay is a qualified horticulturalist with a passion for organic food growing, wildlife gardening and environmental education. She has been involved in the Heritage in Schools program since 2010. The workshops offered engage children of all ages in practical, hands-on activities.

Testimonials

• "Kay Synott's virtual visit to Clontuskert was a wonderful success. The materials she sent prior to the visit were of the highest quality and it was an extremely engaging live virtual workshop. Kay showed us what she was working on with the potatoes and was able to talk us through the potting process, step by step. Thanks to Kay for her high quality work. Whether the workshops are face to face or virtual, Kay's visits are always a super learning experience and a highlight of our year in Clontuskert." - St. Augustine's NS, Clontuskert, Galway

• "I wasn't expecting this to be very successful but it was pitched at an excellent level, facilitated lots of pre-learning and Kay has a wealth of knowledge to share. She was able to maintain engagement with the children via Zoom and I couldn't recommend the session highly enough." - Cappataggle NS, Galway

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• "Kay was absolutely superb with my class! She took care and time to listen to all of the students' questions, look at the students' maps and listen to the students' ideas. She gave us loads of ideas and help. She also sent us on loads of pictures, links and documents that will help us setting up our school garden. I just want to say a huge thank you to Kay. She is a credit to your team!" - Clonmoney NS, Clare

• "Excellent - Kay worked really hard to engage the children through the online visit - gave lots of suggestions and feedback to the children. Has followed up with further resources that will be of use to us and has told us to contact her for further assistance if needed." - Scoil Mhuire, Clare

• "We found the Seed Sowing and Outdoor Classroom programme fantastic, obviously to have the expert on site would be preferable but we did enjoy the virtual visit." - Carrigaholt NS, Clare

• "We always enjoy Kay's visits to our school. She is expert in her field and passes her knowledge to the pupils in a very clear and informative way."

• "Kay is excellent with the pupils. We look forward to her sessions immensely. They learn so much from her and the teachers do too! Thank you Kay." - Bawnmore NS, Galway

• "Kay was a pleasure to work with and my fifth and sixth class pupils really enjoyed the live session and the preparation material that was sent. I look forward to hopefully working with Kay again in the future. Thank you" - Poulacapple NS

• "Excellent presentation and the children were delighted to share their work with Kay . Great guidance and encouragement given ." - Clonmoney NS, Clare

• "Thank you Kay for a most enjoyable day. You have given us lots of food for thought. We are busy planning our garden, we loved your idea of catering to all the senses. Perhaps we could have you visit us when it is safe to do so." - Camross NS, Laois

• "Kay was excellent, gave us some great ideas. Excellent interaction with the children. All kids enthusiastic and delighted with Kay and the Zoom meeting." - Scoil Mochaomhóg Naofa, Tipperary

• "It was a very informative visit, the children responded very well to both the virtual visit and the assigned tasks." - St Dominic's, Longford