Benmore Schools' Week 2023
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We run annual Schools' week for primary classes at Benmore Botanic Garden. This usually takes place in early Autumn.
More information about the programme and booking for September 2023 is available below.
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The Programme is free thanks to support by Players of the Postcode Lottery.
New Online Materials for P1-3 and P4-7 available here.
Benmore Schools' Week 2023
- Dates
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The programme will run between Monday 11th - Friday 15th September 2023
- Programme for 2023
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Our Senses, Our Stories (P1-3)
Take an amazing sensory journey through the natural world and explore your environment in astounding and unexpected ways. You will be taken on a guided tour of your senses through the garden as you learn about how we can use different ways of communication and expression to tell stories about ourselves and the world around us.
Wild Words – the Poetry of Plants (P4-7)
Inspired by the bestselling book ‘The Lost Words’ by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris, this program helps to hone your observation skills and train your senses as you explore the gardens. We will build up a collection of ‘wonder words’ to describe what we see, feel, hear, smell and touch, and create a ‘word-hoard’ which can be used back at school to conjure up your own poems that capture the essence of your experience to share with others.
Both workshops consist of two half day components: an outdoor session and an art session
- Session times
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Full day workshop: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
(arrival time includes time for a snack/toilet break at start, programme starts at 10.30 am)Both workshops consist of two half day components: an outdoor session and an art session
Each School can book two groups at the same session slot.
- How to Book
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Booking for 2023 are now closed.
To book, please complete our online Booking Request Form
Each School can book two groups at the same session slot.
All bookings for Schools’ Week are co-ordinated through the Education Office at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
If you have any enquiries, please contact the office at schools@rbge.org.uk
The Programme is free thanks to support by Players of the Postcode Lottery.
- Travel Bursary
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A bus bursary is available thanks to support by Players of the Postcode Lottery
All enquiries should be directed to schools@rbge.org.uk
- Risk Assessment
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You can find a copy of our Risk Assessment for Benmore visits here.
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