Teachers Seminar
March 2010

Europe Direct NI faciliated a one day conference for primary and post primary teachers in Armagh.

The conference including a welcome from Karen Morrison, EU Commission Belfast with presentations from The British Council on Comenius, e-Twinning and activities to support schoosl. Dolores Stinson looked at post primary opportunities through the European Studies Programme.

St Patricks Cultural Awareness Day March 2010

St Patrick's College invited neighbouring schools to join them in a "World Cutlure Day" to celebrate cultural diversity The event was officially launched by DFM Martin McGuinness, Maurice Maxwell, Head of the EU Commission and The Mayor of Dungannon& South Tyrone Borough COuncil. Europe Direct NI facilitated a workshop on EU Member States.

Balmoral Show 13 - 14 May 2010

The European Commission and Europe Direct hosted and exhibition stand at The Balmoral show.

The show is one of the largest agricultural shows for both the farming and non farming community.

The stand attrached a range of visitors and had special activities and competitions for children.

Cultural Awareness Training for Care Workers
Milton Keynes July 2010
Europe Direct NI delivered cultural awareness training to care workers in the Milton Keynes area under the fuidance of Age UK. The training covered cultural issues which impact on health and care provision.

Diversity in the Global Village Portora School, Fermanagh June 2010

Europe Direct provided a range of publications, maps and resources for the workshop on Diversity in the Global village. The workshop included 75 boys in year 8 aged 11-12 yrs. old (Year 8).  The topics included - If the world were a village of 100 people, cultural identity, Fairtrade and chocolate, cultural objects from Spain, Poland, Sri Lanka and the Philippines, and diversity in ball games.