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Learning Programmes Castle Ward Feel like teaching is a balancing act? Let Castle Ward’s learning programmes help. Castle Ward’s Education department has a wide range of programmes for Foundation, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Registered charity no. 205846
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Learning
Programmes
Castle Ward Feel like teaching is a balancing act?
Let Castle Ward’s learning programmes help.
Castle Ward’s Education department has a wide
range of programmes for Foundation, Key
Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Registered charity no. 205846
Contents Foundation & Key Stage 1
Little Explorers Challenge
Applefest
Pack Up Your Troubles
Birds, Bugs & Beasts
Key Stage 2
Life below Stairs at Castle Ward
A Tale of Christmas Past
Amazing Earth
Let’s Look at Dendrology
Key Stage 1 & 2
Autumn Workshop
“ Children were captivated by all they did”
Notes to Teachers
Teachers are responsible, at all times, for the supervision and discipline of their pupils during a school visit to the property. Teachers are asked to make accompanying adults aware of their responsibilities.
APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR SHOULD BE WORN
Environmental programmes involve substantial outdoor activity. We strongly advise that waterproof footwear and jackets are worn by all participating pupils and accompanying adults.
Please inform all accompanying staff and pupils that for conservation reasons the following are not permitted in the house:
1. narrow sharp/stiletto heels2. Touching items3. Photography or video equipment
FACILITIES
Barn
Education Centre (including wet weather lunch facilities)
Lavatories, including Disabled facilities, in Stableyard and Farmyard
Adventure play areas for children—please supervise at all times
National Trust Shop (open for visiting schools if requested on the ‘Teachers Confirmation’ Form)
It is recommended that Teachers visit Castle Ward prior to their visit with school, to familiarise themselves with the facilities in the Estate.
“CASTLE WARD—A Resource Book for Teachers”
This can be purchased for £3.95 from the Education Team at Castle Ward. Teachers wishing to purchase it in advance of their visit should send a cheque for £4.50 (£.3.95 plus p&p) made payable to National Trust Enterprises Ltd.
Learning for Foundation
& Key Stage 1
Curricular Links
Personal Development and Mutual Understanding
The World Around Us
Language and Literacy
Foundation & Key Stage 1
Choose to do one of these 2 hour programmes or
complete the challenge by doing all three.
Day 1 - Hopping Hares
Learn about the Irish Hare at Castle Ward.
Day 2 - Temple Water
Listen to the birds, find minibeasts and look for colours.
Day 3 - Seashore
Explore the seashore and tide
permitting hunt for crabs.
Activities Include
Storytime
Games
Exploring the Environment
Little Explorers’ Challenge
Availability April– June
Foundation & Key Stage 1
Curricular Links
Personal Development and Mutual Understanding
The World Around Us
The Arts
Language and Literacy
Enjoy a challenging and engaging programme providing
opportunities for craft, planting, games and art based on an
“apple” theme.
Activities include
Planting and discussion of
the seasonal development of
apple trees
Apple Art
Craftwork
Apple themed games
Story time and songs
Availability September/October
Applefest
Foundation & Key Stage 1
Curricular Links
The World Around Us
The Arts
Personal Development &
Mutual
Understanding
Experience a living History programme designed to
allow children to explore life in Castle Ward during World War II.
Come and help us celebrate as evacuees at the end of the War!
Activities include
Meet the cook and discuss rationing
Pack an evacuee’s suitcase with a house servant
Consider Air Raid Precautions and enjoy structured play in the
playroom
Look at other aspects of
wartime life with the
Land Girl
Availability January, February and March
Pack Up Your Troubles
Availability April– June
Curricular Links
The World Around Us
Language and Literacy
The Arts
Foundation & Key Stage 1
Enjoy a day outdoors at Castle Ward, exploring the environment.
Encounter mini-beasts, find animal homes, listen to the sounds
of the environment and learn about trees.
Activities include
Minibeast hunt
Tree activities
Animal homes and habitat
Bird activities
Listening games
Birds, Bugs and Beasts
Key Stage 2
Curricular Links
The World Around Us
Language and Literacy
Personal Development and Mutual Understanding
Key Stage 2
Visit Castle Ward and Experience an activity tour of the house,
laundry, dairy and playroom. Pupils are given the opportunity to
discover what life was like for a servant here during the Victorian
period.
Activities include
Meet the Housemaid or footman
Explore social customs in
the house
Experience traditional
laundry methods
Practise making butter
prints in the dairy
Play with traditional toys
Availability April-June
Life Below Stairs
Curricular Links
The World Around Us
The Arts
Language and Literacy
Personal Development & Mutual Understanding
Key Stage 2
Experience the special Christmas atmosphere at
Castle Ward. Enjoy this Victorian themed programme which in-
cludes crafts, literacy and history.
Activities include
Oral work on the Victorian traditions of Christmas
Make a traditional Christmas craft
Write a “Christmas Piece” with dip pens
In the Mansion discov-
er the history of the
Christmas Tree
Availability November and December
A Tale of Christmas Past
Key Stage 2
Amazing Earth
Be an earth detective and investigate the diverse outdoor
environment of Castle Ward. Discover a world of insects and
mini beasts, take an historical look at Victorian scientist Mary
Ward and much, much more.
Activities include
Working with microscopes
Science experiments based on
the environment
Mini beast investigations with
art activity.
Curricular Links
The World Around Us
The Arts
Language and Literacy
Mathematics and Numeracy
Availability April-June
Explore Castle Ward—the beautiful, unique home and demesne
of the Ward family.
School bookings for Learning Programmes are available from
September to June. More information can be obtained from the
Learning Office.
Learning at Castle Ward
How to Book
Contact the Learning Team, Castle Ward Tel 028 4488 1543 or main reception 028 4488 1204 Email: [email protected]
Directions
On A25 7 mile from Downpatrick and 1.5 mile from Strangford
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust is an independent Registered Charity.
Charity Number 205846
Education Group Membership
Education Group Membership is designed to enable low-cost access to
National Trust properties for schools. Education Group Members are
entitled to free entry into properties owned by the National Trust.
Visits should be made during published opening times and must be
booked at least 7 days in advance. When visiting, please ensure that a
valid membership card is produced; otherwise normal party admission
fees will be charged. Education Group Members are entitled to a
discount when an Education Programme is provided. Please check
price list for current details.
For Further information, please contact the Education Officer.
“Fantastic resources. The staff were very motivated and enthusiastic.”
P4 teacher, Maghaberry Primary School
