Dundrum Pupils Discover Silent Valley

[caption id="attachment_25079" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="Pupils from Sacred Heart Primary School at the Silent Valley"][/caption] NI Water’s Environmental Education Manager, Jane Jackson said, “NI Water places great importance on educating young people in the vital role water plays in our lives. Bringing the children to Silent Valley makes the learning experience much more powerful as all the activity is very ‘hands on’. “The programme allows children to learn about the history of the site and examine how its structure has influenced the natural landscape of the area.xa0 On their exploratory travels children will also have the opportunity to observe the resident wildlife in their natural environment and investigate contrasting habitats and native flora and fauna. “The programme is a fantastic way for NI Water to work within the local community and educate future generations of water users.” The site visit is part of NI Water’s educational programme, aimed at Key Stage 1 and 2 and covers a key element of Northern Ireland’s Primary Curriculum -xa0 ‘World Around Us’, which includes ‘Interdependence’, ‘Place’ and ‘Change Over Time’.]]>