Programme details by age groups

Infant to 3rd class

3 hour DPSM programme

Learning in Nature’s Classroom: Engaging, hands-on activities with an emphasis on observation and sensory exploration of the natural world.

Each visit consists of three sets of activities:

Exploring the gardens & woodlands:

Exploring typical habitats through sensory games and fun activities.

The world of minibeasts:

Catching and observing pond minibeasts and exploring the pond habitat.

Celtic heritage and nature:

Our Celtic gardens bring to life the rich nature traditions of St Brigit and the festivals of Bealtaine and Samhain.  

 4th - 6th class

3 hour DPSM programme

The Brigit's Garden Challenge: An interactive learning experience for older children. Designed to develop investigative and observational skills while building confidence and encouraging team-work.

Each group completes four activities:

Mini-beast challenge:
Catching and identifying pond mini- beasts.

Woodland challenge:
Discovering the world of Ogham trees, or completing the blindfold trail.

Navigation challenge: Using a compass to navigate between challenge locations.

Celtic challenge: Exploring the Celtic view of the natural world

Rocks, fossils & ice age: Optional challenge on request.

The finale of each visit for all age-groups is a colourful parade through the Bealtaine garden with percussion and drums. 

What other schools have said...

"Ar fheabhas ar fad"
Scoil an Chlochair

"A fun packed day from start to finish. Very informative and pitched at the children's level"
St. Pat's B.N.S. Galway

"A very enjoyable and educational tour with a lot of variety and very interactive"
Scoil Chroí Naofa, Athenry

"We are so thrilled with our day here... the programme is excellent and touches on so many of the curriculum areas"
Claddagh N.S.

Brigit's Garden has teamed up with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to provide FREE interactive, hands-on workshops for primary schools pupils in Co. Galway to increase their understanding of climate change and energy efficiency.

Through fun and interactive learning, students are encouraged to take individual responsibility to tackle this important issue.

These workshops are currently aimed at two levels;

Guzzler Investigates Energy - Junior Workshops
for infants to 2nd class
and
The Energy Challenge - Senior Workshops
for 3rd to 6th class

Students will learn about energy efficiency and environmental awareness through participation in experiments, games and activities.

Workshops are available FREE OF CHARGE and take place in the schools.

To book a workshop or for more information contact Brigit's Garden:
091 550905
info@brigitsgarden.ie