Patron: Sabina Coyne Higgins
Lorna MCCORMACK - Heritage Specialist
Lorna has been bringing wool education to schools since 2019. She sees her work as vital to the national school curriculum, recognising the importance of teaching children about sustainability, natural resources, and traditional crafts. Her passion for wool and sustainability is contagious!
Lorna has been bringing wool education to schools since 2019. She sees her work as vital to the national school curriculum, which recognizes the importance of teaching children about sustainability, natural resources, and traditional crafts. Her passion for wool is contagious, and she inspires young learners to appreciate the value of this unique and versatile material.
Lorna encourages children to explore the world of wool, from its origins to its many uses. Through her Wool2Ewe box, she provides them with hands-on experiences and exploration and teaches them about Irish wool and textiles. She also introduces children to traditional Irish crafts, such as knitting, and the story around heritage stitches with Galway wool and different sheep breeds in Ireland.
Thanks to Lorna's dedication and expertise, the next generation is learning about the heritage of Irish wool and the many benefits of wool, from its sustainability to its unique properties.
Lorna is fluent in Irish Sign language.
- Subject(s): Science, History, Geography
- Curriculum Strands: Story (History), Life, society, work and culture in the past (History), Continuity and change over time (History), Natural environments (Geography), Environmental awareness and care (Geography/Science), Living things (Science), Materials (Science), Energy and forces (Science)
- Counties catered for: Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath
- Classes catered for: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
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