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November 2014
RHET organise “Moo-vember” for 1000 pupils across Scotland
November is the month of food literacy for nearly 1000 children across Scotland as educational charity the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) host five Food and Farming Days focusing on food production and the countryside.
The five events will take place in Forfar (4th Nov), Dumfries (7th Nov), Lanark (12th Nov), Kirkcaldy (12th Nov) and Stirling (25th Nov) and will give pupils the chance to take part in hands-on food and farming based educational workshops.
RHET will work closely with experts in the food, drink and rural sectors to deliver at least six workshops at each event. These will include learning about venison production and wildlife management with Scottish Natural Heritage, seasonal fruit and vegetables with Scotty Brand and dairy farming with local farmers and life-size fibreglass milking cows.
Three of the days will be hosted by Agricultural Markets which will allow schools get up close to the animals while competing in mock livestock auctions! Other workshops will include cereal lifecycles, Scottish Seafood, butchery and nutrition.
A teacher from Noblehill Primary who attended last year’s food and farming event in Dumfries said: “Pupils now have a much deeper knowledge now of the care required for animals and the food that is produced on and around the farm. The children in my class learn best by 'doing' so there were plenty of opportunities for this on the day.”
Funded by the Scottish Government through the Scottish Food and Drink Division, all RHET events are free to attend. RHET Education Manager Katrina Barclay added: “Scotland’s school children have been engaging with our Food and Farming Days over the last three years and we are proud of the enthusiastic, passionate feedback the pupils give us.
“We are able to link their learning experience directly to the Curriculum for Excellence, highlighting this unique and valued event. RHET is dependent on the support and commitment from local volunteers and stakeholders to make these day events so enjoyable. Our project coordinators work endlessly to make sure each and every activity is an enriching learning experience for the pupils.”
Notes to editor (photographers are welcome at all events):
1) Event Details:
RHET Angus Food and Farming Day
Tuesday 4th November 2014, 10am – 2.30pm
Forfar Mart, 8 John St, Forfar DD8 3EZ
Schools: 200 P5 pupils from Whitehills PS, Strathmore PS, Letham PS, Langlands PS, Aberlemno PS and Strathmartine PS.
RHET Dumfries and Galloway Food and Farming Day
Friday 7th November 2014, 9.50am – 2.40pm
SRUC Crichton Royal Farm, Glencaple Road, Dumfries DG1 4AS
Schools: Annan Academy S1 Year Group, 150 pupils
RHET Clyde Food and Farming Day
Wednesday 12th November 2014, 10am – 2.30pm
Lanark Agricultural Centre, Muirglen, Hyndford Road, Lanark ML11 9AX
Schools: 190 pupils P5 – P7 pupils from Corpus Christi PS, Carstairs Junction PS, Alexander Peden PS, Kirktonholme PS, Clarkston Primary School, Our Lady and St. Anne's Primary,
Partners: Scottish Natural Heritage; Scotty Brand; Damned Delicious
RHET Fife Food and Farming Day
Wednesday 12th November 2014, 10am – 2.30pm
Cluny Clays, Cluny, Kirkcaldy, Fife. KY2 6QU
Schools: Six primary schools: Strathallan, Capshard, Torbain, Sinclairtown (Kirkcaldy) and Warout & Rimbleton, (Glenrothes).
Partners: Elmwood College, QMS, Kettle Produce, Fife Health Board, Tesco
RHET Forth Valley Food and Farming Day
Tuesday 25th November 2014, 10am – 2pm
United Auctions, Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling FK9 4RN
Schools: Borestone Primary School, Strathblane Primary School, Fallin Primary School
Partners: Scottish Natural Heritage; Seafood Scotland; Tesco; Wool Board
