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Schools Programme 2010/11

Resource

A range of resources are available for Teachers and Group Leaders to download in advance of a visit or to support classroom learning. Our 'Educators Packs' explore objects and themes currently on display in our galleries. Most of our 'Activity Sheets' are designed to be undertaken in the galleries but some can also be used back in the classroom following a visit.

Visits

A range of opportunities are available for School groups at the McManus. We are happy to discuss the needs and interests of particular groups and encourage Teachers and Support staff to contact us in advance of a visit. We advise Schools to book as far in advance as possible to ensure the preferred slot is available.

View the General Format for our Visits (134KB PDF).

Booking a Tour or Workshop

View the Tours and Workshop Themes on offer 2010/11 (136KB PDF)

To provisionally book a tour or workshop please fill in the provisional booking form (300KB MS Word doc) and email it to creativelearning@dundeecity.gov.uk or call the Creative Learning Team on 01382 307216. Confirmation or alternative dates will then be emailed to you.

Schools Development

To ensure that The McManus continues to develop as an innovative and inclusive centre of learning, we work closely with partners to develop initiatives that meet the needs of the communities of Dundee.

Partnership working is central to our approach - informing professional practice, increasing potential for new audiences and ensuring that the people we engage with are genuinely involved in our programmes. We welcome enquiries from Schools who would liek to discuss a development project.

Primary Schools Development

'Local Hero!' is especially devised for Primary School children and explores the role that Dundee's people, buildings and collections play in shaping the way the City sees and defines itself today.

The programme offers a range of arts and heritage activities, including active looking and learning sessions, research visits and creative projects that are uniquely planned in consultation with a participating school. Each academic year we will ask Primary Schools to register a note of interest in developing a 'Local Hero!' project with us. Please contact Keri McGowan on 01382 307216 to discuss an idea for 2010-11 in the first instance.

Secondary Schools Development

'Our City' explores the art, heritage, environment and architecture of Dundee as seen through the eyes of the young people who live here. Tailored to different participant groups, 'Our City' works with the interests and experiences of young people to encourage creativity and raise awareness of issues of citizenship, community and diversity.

If you would like to discuss the potential development of an 'Our City' project with us please contact Keri McGowan on 01382 307216.