Touchstones Rochdale Schools Programme 2017-18 by Your Trust

EARLY YEARS, KEY STAGE 1 AND KEY STAGE 2

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SCHOOLS PROGRAMME &

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2017/2018

Bringing Your Curriculum to Life!

Celebrating Our Local Heritage and History

INTRODUCING THE ARTS AND HERITAGE SERVICE

INTRODUCING THE ARTS AND HERITAGE SERVICE With captivating Art Galleries, an enthralling Museum, Local History Centre, Visitor Information Centre & Gift Shop, Touchstones Rochdale has something special for everyone. Why not pay a visit and relax with some stunning art and discover the fascinating and rich history of the borough.

Museum

Our family friendly Museum is the place to find out all about Rochdale borough’s heritage from famous faces to the lives of ordinary people, there’s lots to see and do.

Schools Service

If you are a school or educational group looking for exciting and engaging learning experiences, then why not visit Touchstones Rochdale. Our expert led sessions support the new national curriculum and we have been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge which is a nationally recognised indicator of high quality educational provision. Download our Schools Programme from our website or ring the Education Team on 01706 924931.

Discover the past for yourself first hand. Whether you’re interested in local history, want to trace your family roots or just want to know a little more about the street you live on, we can help you find out more. Our collections include maps, photographs, ephemera, archives and local newspapers on microfilm. Free internet access including ancestry. com is also available. Just pop in and our friendly staff will help with your enquiries.

Arts and Heritage Resource Centre Art Gallery

See a wide variety of exhibitions in the Art Gallery’s four gallery spaces including selections from the borough’s impressive Art Collection.

This is where we keep and care for our Museum, Art Gallery and Local History Collections. The Centre is fully accessible and tours can be organised for small groups to visit. You can also arrange to meet a curator and get help with identifying and researching objects. The Resource Centre is open Monday to Thursday 10am-5pm. Visits arranged by appointment only. Ring 01706 641085 to book.

Venue Hire

Touchstones Rochdale offers a unique venue for meetings and events. Our studio space and meeting room are available for hire. Ring 01706 924492 for more details.

The Art Café

Open 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday, serving a wide selection of fresh hot and cold food, drinks and snacks. With free wi-fi and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to catch up with friends, meet colleagues, or simply relax after enjoying our exhibitions and displays.

Shop

Local History Centre

The place to get that unique card or gift. We stock a range of souvenirs, postcards, local crafts, jewellery, books and pocket money gifts for children.

Visitor Information Centre

Don’t just stop in Touchstones Rochdale, let the Visitor Information Centre provide you with details of places to visit including local, regional and national attractions. Information about events and accommodation is available. We can also arrange group tours of Touchstones Rochdale and other local heritage venues. Call 01706 924928 to discuss your requirements.

Volunteering

We are always looking for volunteers to help out. Whether you’re helping out with our loans boxes, giving tours of the galleries, collecting feedback or supporting our workshops and activities, if you would like to get involved, please email touchstones@link4life.org

2017/2018

CONTENTS LIST

WELCOME We continue to enjoy a brilliant working relationship with all our schools and delight in providing exciting, inspiring and engaging learning to thousands of children - and what’s more, we want to make improvements to the offer! You may have already noticed we’ve trimmed our programme – this is to give us room whilst we develop and expand our offer over the coming months and year ahead. Please bear with us as I know many of you will be disappointed not to see the loan boxes this year… although we’ve sneaked the Egyptian Loan Boxes on to page 9 to complement the captivating Heritage Gallery exhibition, Ancient Egypt: Life Along the Nile. We will be in touch with regards to future developments – watch this space! The workshops in our specially curated menu of 10 themes have been selected from the most popular. And, what’s more, there’s also a brand new cross-curricular workshop called, ‘Tree-Rific Scientific Maths!’ with Dr. Oliver Bishop courtesy of funding from The City of Trees. We have slightly increased the cost of a Touchstones-based workshop this year from £2.17pp to just £2.50pp (based on 30 children per class) to help us continue to deliver our fantastic value-formoney programme. We are thrilled to be working with Curious Minds who are helping us to reimagine our offer and explore new exciting ways to engage with our schools audience and we want to involve you every step-of-the-way. As you know, striving for excellence and innovation doesn’t happen overnight and we really appreciate your continued support whilst we improve the offer. There are many more exciting ways to get involved – please see below for more information.

Introducing the Arts & Heritage Service

Welcome and Contents

WELCOME & CONTENTS

SCHOOLS PROGRAMME

4-6 History 7

Our Local History

8-9 SPECIAL FEATURE - Ancient Egypt: Life along the Nile 10

Literacy: Storytelling, Poetry & Rhyme

Science & Maths

Self-Guided Visits

Workshop Menu

Exhibition Highlights

How to Book

Our Schools Programme has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge.

We are proud to be an Arts Award Supporter. We offer opportunities for children and young people to achieve their Arts Award.

HOW TO GET MORE INVOLVED •

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Dedicate time to your professional development and participate in a twilight CPD session to enhance your curriculum meet experts, receive refreshments and enjoy hands-on making activities too. (See page 9 for details of our free ancient Egyptian themed CPD funded through The Real Trust and look out for more CPD opportunities throughout the year). •

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Come and meet the curators at one of our free chilled-out twilight sessions straight after work. Grab a drink and some nibbles and find out what’s on display and behind the scenes – join us for exhibition openings and preview events too. Look out for your invitation coming soon.

We are an Arts Award Supporter – our schools programme activities and resources can be used to contribute to a young person’s Arts Award. If you are already delivering Arts Award in your school please get in touch if you would like our support.

Would you like to be one of our elite teacher advisors? Together we create workshops and learning resources championing your curriculum knowledge and our curatorial knowledge of the collections, working in partnership to plan a bigger, better programme. Please get in touch to express your interest.

BOOK NOW:

01706 924931 OR

SCHOOLS@LINK4LIFE.ORG

HISTORY Stone Age Cave Painting & Pottery Cost: £75 (1hr 30mins) Dates: Workshops available throughout the year Time: 10am – 11.30am & 1pm – 2.30pm

KS2

As temperatures begin to rise in post Ice Age Britain, early humans start to form more and more sophisticated communities through evolving forms of communication – specifically cave paintings. By learning similar techniques children can share their animal-based stories through the creation of unique and fascinating images. Finally, each child will use prehistoric techniques to make their own clay pot and clay bead necklace.

Bring the magic of Touchstones to your classroom!

OUTREACH: Stone Age Art

KS2

Cost: £150 for a single 2hr morning or afternoon session. (£250 for two 2hr sessions or £300 for three 90mins sessions when all are booked for the same day). Dates: Available throughout the year. Please call to arrange a suitable date. What items would have been ‘essential’ to Stone Age man? What would your 21st century class not want to live without? Explore the materials and techniques available to the Stone Age people and discover how they survived and recorded their way of life through their paintings. Your class will learn new painting techniques making use of the Stone Age colour palette to create their own ‘cave painting’.

“I loved that there are lots of activities. It is fast paced and the children love that they get to take things that they have made away with them.” Year 4 teacher (Rochdale)

Life in the Bronze & Iron Age Cost: £75 (1hr 30mins) Dates: Workshops available throughout the year Time: 10am – 11.30am & 1pm – 2.30pm

KS2

How did living in Britain change from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age? How do we know? This workshop is most suitable for pupils who have previously studied the hunter-gatherer societies in the Stone Age. We move forward in time and compare life in the Bronze Age with the farming communities of the Celtic Iron Age focusing on changes in technology, culture and society which the pupils will investigate through problem-solving, object handling and creative art.

“The practical elements enthused the children and fired their learning.” Year 3 teacher (Rochdale)

Bring the magic of Touchstones to your classroom! Life in the Bronze and Iron Age is also available as an OUTREACH version Cost: £150 for a single 2hr morning or afternoon session. (£250 for two 2hr sessions or £300 for three 90mins sessions when all are booked for the same day). Dates: Available throughout the year. Please call to arrange a suitable date.

READY TO BOOK? PLEASE CALL THE EDUCATION DESK TUES-FRI 01706 924931

Ancient Greek: The Birth of Democracy!

HISTORY

KS2

Cost: £75 (1hr 30mins) Dates: Workshops available throughout the year Time: 10am – 11.30am & 1pm – 2.30pm Have you ever wondered what happened in ancient Greece after the City State of Athens had enough of foolish Kings? Yes? Well get this workshop booked then! Pupils will learn all about the ancient Greek creation of democracy while participating in debates, votes and group decision making. But watch out - a crime has been committed! Don’t worry though; a jury made up of Greek citizens will determine their fate. Will they be found innocent or guilty! An important decision to make, after all the punishment is death!

“The children loved it. Kept their attention all afternoon – on a Friday! Thanks so much. It was brilliant.” Year 5 teacher (Oldham)

Bring the magic of Touchstones to your classroom!

KS2

OUTREACH: Ancient Greek Games Cost: £150 for a single 2hr morning or afternoon session (£250 for two 2hr sessions or £300 for three 90mins sessions when all are booked for the same day). Dates: Available throughout the year. Please call to arrange a suitable date. Your pupils are the champions of four ancient Greek city states. They have finally finished their arduous, 10 month long training and are now raring to compete in the greatest games ever known – the Olympics. And so, it is time to put them through their physical paces as they compete in races, hurl javelins, spin discus and challenge... horses! This is what happens when history meets P.E!

Ancient Egypt: How to Make a Mummy!

KS2

Cost: £75 (1hr 30mins) Dates: Workshops available throughout the year Time: 10am – 11.30am & 1pm – 2.30pm

Bring the magic of Touchstones to your classroom!

OUTREACH: Showtime - The Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt!

Its time to explore the ancient Egyptian’s fascination with death! And the only way to do this is to ‘mummify’ three of your pupils. That’s right – watch in awe as they have their organs removed and placed in canopic jars, try not to squeal as the their brains are poked and prodded with a metal rod and laugh as they are dressed in traditional Egyptian clothing (complete with wig and makeup). Throughout the mummification process the pupils will also learn about (among other things) the ancient Egyptian afterlife, the reason for mummies and the use of magical amulets to ward of evil spirits.

“Currently learning about the Egyptians in school. The children were able to use their knowledge and expand it. We really enjoyed our visit – thank you!”

KS2

Cost: £150 for a single 2hr morning or afternoon session (£250 for two 2hr sessions or £300 for three 90mins sessions when all are booked for the same day). Dates: Available throughout the year. Please call to arrange a suitable date. Where did Rah, the sun god come from? Why is the god of the afterlife green? Why is the eye of Horus so powerful against evil? All these questions and more will be answered in this very entertaining interactive storytelling workshop. Through group performances pupils will learn about ancient Egyptian beliefs while they explore some of the world’s oldest myths and legends. So finish your vocal warm ups, complete your stretches – its time to put on a show! Please see pages 8-9 for our special ancient Egyptian feature.

Year 5 teacher (Heywood)

BOOK NOW:

01706 924931 OR

SCHOOLS@LINK4LIFE.ORG

HISTORY

Anglo Saxons: Competitive Kingdoms!

Bring the magic of Touchstones to your classroom!

KS2

OUTREACH: Anglo Saxons at War!

Cost: £75 (1hr 30mins) Dates: Workshops available throughout the year Time: 10am – 11.30am & 1pm – 2.30pm

KS2

Cost: £150 for a single 2hr morning or afternoon session. (£250 for two 2hr sessions or £300 for three 90mins sessions when all are booked for the same day).

Explore a time when England was divided into several, smaller kingdoms, each one thinking itself better than the rest. Because of this, Anglo Saxon England became a very competitive place. Your pupils will find this out as, in between building manure covered houses, making beer and telling stories, they will compete in traditional Anglo Saxon games such as archery and sword fighting.

Dates: Available throughout the year. Please call to arrange a suitable date. Becoming a warrior in the Anglo Saxon homelands of Denmark and the Netherlands was every child’s dream. To be able to protect your family and hopefully go down in history as a legendary hero (such as Beowulf) was the goal. By the time they fully settled in England, this dream changed to one of fighting for your Thegn and King – to be in a great army and protect your lands from Vikings! And so, pupils will be trained as pagan, Anglo Saxon warriors and then as Christian Anglo Saxon soldiers. They will complete physical tasks, learn battle tactics and even confront a Viking hoard! So sharpen your sworn and don your armour – it’s time for battle!

There better be no crime committed though – as the penalty for this is being thrown into a river! Anglo Saxon life can be quite harsh!

“It covered lots of LO’s … about Anglo Saxon life. The children absolutely loved it and asked if Oliver could be their teacher instead of me!” Year 5 teacher

(Whitworth) Romans:

Hadrian vs. The Picts!

Cost: £75 (1hr 30mins) Dates: Workshops available throughout the year Time: 10am – 11.30am & 1pm – 2.30pm

KS2

The year is AD 122 and Emperor Hadrian has had enough of the Scottish Picts invading Roman England. His plan? To build a wall of course! But he will need an army to do this. Your pupils will become that army – learning about Roman Britain while developing their marching skills, explore how to fight in formation and wear replica Roman armour. Once they complete this task they can relax in a Roman bath house and eat snails, drink wine and wipe their bottoms with a sponge on a stick! Ewwwww!

“Another fantastic workshop. Really well organised and enjoyable for children (and adults!) We will be back.” Year 4 teacher (Todmorden)

Bring the magic of Touchstones to your classroom!

OUTREACH: Become a Roman Soldier! Cost: £150 for a single 2hr morning or afternoon session. (£250 for two 2hr sessions or £300 for three 90mins sessions when all are booked for the same day).

KS2

Dates: Available throughout the year. Please call to arrange a suitable date. The Roman army was a well-oiled machine! Each soldier was highly disciplined. They knew their purpose and would strive for dignified perfection! Can your pupils follow suit? Well, you’re going to find out as they train, exercise and battle just as Roman soldiers did. Their stamina, willpower, dedication and discipline WILL be tested!

READY TO BOOK? PLEASE CALL THE EDUCATION DESK TUES-FRI 01706 924931

OUR LOCAL HISTORY

OUR LOCAL HISTORY Local History Centre Workshops How do historians find things out? Learn from the Local History Centre experts and become detectives for the day. Each workshop has been specially designed to transport children back in time, putting local history into a context of wider historical significance. Booking details: Visit the Local Studies Team at Touchstones Rochdale: £75 for a 90minute morning or afternoon workshop. Alternatively, the Local History Team can visit your school: £150 for a 2hr morning or afternoon workshop per class (or 2 x 1hr sessions). A full day costs £250 when 2x 2hr sessions are booked for the same day (or 4 x 1 hr sessions). Dates: All workshops available throughout the year – Tues, Wed or Thurs only (subject to availability). Please call to arrange a suitable date and time.

1. How the Other Half Lives

KS1

KS2

Using a variety of original sources including; photographs, census, maps, and trade directories, find out what life was like for people living in a mill town. The session explores housing conditions, occupations, transport and shopping in Rochdale at the turn of the twentieth century.

2. Watergrove – The Ghost Village

KS2

Step back in time and discover the lost and forgotten village of Watergrove. Using a variety of historical sources learn what lay beneath the cold depths of Watergrove reservoir. Use census information, photographs, maps and trade directories to bring the village back to life.

“Children found learning about their local area interesting.” Year 5 teacher (Middleton)

3. Significant People of Rochdale

YR2

KS2

Book a session and find out about some of the people who have had an impact on the town or even the world! These include; • John Bright a local mill owner, campaigner and reformer. • Gracie Fields, a worldwide celebrated singer and performer. • Tim Bobbin, a celebrated dialect writer and artist. • Hamlet Nicholson, inventor of the compound cricket ball. • John Milne, a celebrated seismologist (inventor of a machine to measure earthquakes!) • Nell Racker, a local wise woman, herbalist and midwife. • Charles Heape, an Egyptologist & local businessman who donated artefacts to the Museum. Explore their lives and find out how they put Rochdale on the map!

The History of Rochdale in 90 Minutes! (Guided Tour)

KS2 KS3

KS4

Our popular guided walk-and-talk takes your class on a magical history tour to uncover how several aspects of national history are reflected in Rochdale’s town centre. Did you know that Rochdale’s recorded history began in 1086 with an entry in William the Conqueror’s Domesday Book or that St Chad’s Church is built on Anglo-Saxon foundations or that there is a rare example of a medieval bridge in the town centre? This tour includes the chance to see and put into context significant historic buildings found close to the location of the river including the magnificent Town Hall built by our 19th century forebears. Children will also discover through tangible evidence aspects of national history reflected in our local townscape. This 90 minute session also includes a visit to the relevant Museum displays at Touchstones Rochdale to help support and strengthen your children’s learning. The qualified Blue Badge Guide Anne Thomas will impart her enthusiasm and knowledge to leave you truly inspired and proud of our local heritage. Cost: £75 (1hr 30mins) Dates: Workshops available throughout the year Time: 10am – 11.30am & 1pm – 2.30pm “The tour was fabulous. Lots of information and interactive activities in the Museum. The tour guide was amazing.” Year 4 teacher (Rochdale)

BOOK NOW:

01706 924931 OR

SCHOOLS@LINK4LIFE.ORG

ANCIENT EGYPT: LIFE ALONG THE NILE

Ancient Egypt

Life along the River Nile Exhibition Special

The borough’s impressive collection inspires the following opportunities to ignite your students’ curiosity. KS2

Ancient Egypt: How to Make a Mummy! Cost: £75 (1hr 30mins) Dates: Workshops available throughout the year Time: 10am - 11.30am & 1pm - 2.30pm

It’s time to explore the ancient Egyptian’s fascination with death! And the only way to do this is to ‘mummify’ three of your pupils. That’s right – watch in awe as they have their organs removed and placed in canopic jars, try not to squeal as the their brains are poked and prodded with a metal rod and laugh as they are dressed in traditional Egyptian clothing (complete with wig and makeup). Throughout the mummification process the pupils will also learn about (among other things) the ancient Egyptian afterlife, the reason for mummies and the use of magical amulets to ward of evil spirits. Book now: 01706 924931 or email schools@link4life.org

Bring the magic of Touchstones to your classroom!

OUTREACH: SHOWTIME - THE MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF ANCIENT EGYPT Cost: £150 for a single 2hr morning or afternoon session (£250 for two 2hr sessions or £300 for three 90mins sessions when all are booked for the same day). Dates: Available throughout the year. Please call to arrange a suitable date.

Where did Rah, the sun god come from? Why is the god of the afterlife green? Why is the eye of Horus so powerful against evil? All these questions and more will be answered in this interactive storytelling workshop. Through group performances pupils will learn about ancient Egyptian beliefs while they explore some of the world’s oldest myths and legends. So finish your vocal warm ups, complete your stretches – its time to put on a show! Book now: 01706 924931 or email schools@link4life.org

FREE

SELF-GUIDED VISITS

All self-guided visits are free but must be booked in advance.

Exhibition Resources for KS2 Teachers

KS2

Receive a FREE resource pack for KS2 teachers when you book a self-guided visit to see ‘Ancient Egypt: Life Along the Nile’

8 © Boat illustration courtesy of the artist Trish Cartner

Ancient Egyptian Exhibition Trail

KS1 KS2

Once you enter the exhibition, pick up your archaeologist’s backpack, dress in authentic costume, write your name using hieroglyphs and discover what life was really like in ancient Egypt. Be amazed at the wonders of the collection which include 4000 year old artefacts!

Ancient Egypt: Daily Life along the River Nile

FREE CPD

Thursday 5 October 2017 (4.00pm - 5.30pm)

Discover the role the River Nile had in allowing the ancient Egyptian civilisation to flourish and examine daily life, comparing it to our own. This fun and interactive CPD has been inspired by the ancient Egyptian artefacts on display in the Ancient Egypt: Life along the River Nile exhibition. This session includes the opportunity to listen to and question real experts, network with teachers from other schools in the borough and sample Egyptian themed refreshments!

Meet experts:

National Curriculum links:

• Sarah Hodgkinson, Museum Curator and Collections Manager, will provide an introduction to the exhibition.

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KS2 History: study the achievements of the earliest civilisations and an in depth study of ancient Egypt.

• Egyptologist Dr. Victoria Entwistle will give a lively talk exploring themes from the exhibition.

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KS2 Design & Technology: select from and use a wide range of materials.

ANCIENT EGYPT: LIFE ALONG THE NILE

TWILIGHT CPD SESSION FOR KS2 TEACHERS EARLIEST CIVILISATIONS

• Work with freelance artist Alison Cooper and try out some hands-on ancient Egyptian inspired cross-curricular activities to make and take back to the classroom.

This CPD opportunity is free to schools that subscribe to the REAL Trust. HOW TO BOOK Online: www.realtrust.org.uk Call: 01706 926 708 Email: info@realtrust.org.uk

FREE

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN LOAN BOXES

(Boxes 1, 2, 3, 4) Help your students gain an in-depth knowledge of ancient Egyptian life by examining and handling real and replica objects. Content includes; canopic jars, amulets, jewellery, books and a DVD. Our very popular Loan Box Service is free to borrowers within the Rochdale Borough. Book now: 01706 924931 or email schools@link4life.org

LITERACY: STORYTELLING, POETRY & RHYME

LITERACY: STORYTELLING, POETRY & RHYME Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of oral communication and plays a very important role in education, particularly for younger children. Through the following workshops, led by our expert facilitators, your class will learn about storytelling as a way of organising information, conveying emotions, and building a sense of community. Cost: £75 (1hr 30mins) Dates: Workshops available throughout the year Time: 10am – 11.30am & 1pm – 2.30pm

Story Time & Craft Sessions

EYFS

KS1

Your class is invited to sit and listen to a retelling of their favourite story. Following this are songs, games and craft activities – all inspired and themed around the story of your choosing. Nursery classes: Choose one story from the following list KS1 classes only: Select two stories from the following list. • • •

The Gingerbread Man The Gruffalo The Three Little Pigs

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The Billy Goats Gruff Where the Wild Things Are

Please note: To cater for the needs of Nursery classes this session includes a 15 minute comfort break in which your children can consume a snack or drink, which you have provided, and/or visit to the toilet. Teaching staff and adult helpers take part in the storytelling/acting - so the more you bring along the merrier. “The children remembered the activities and wanted to repeat them the following week i.e. parachute games in the outdoor classroom, re-telling the Three Little Pigs story as part of an assembly and lots of Play-Doh gingerbread men.” Nursery & Reception teacher (Oldham)

The Hidden Habitats of the River Roch

KS1 KS2

Through poetry, stories and rhymes Can O’ Worms storytelling will reveal the hidden habitats of the River Roch. In the last 100 years the local river has transformed from little more than an open sewer to a wonderful wildlife haven attracting many different species. Pupils will discover the secrets of the bird life that call the river, in the centre of our town, their home. Along the way, the words discovered and used by the children will be crafted into a memorable poem as durable as the river itself. This workshop will encourage children to imagine what the centre of the town looked like long before the shops, roads and pavements were built providing children with a unique insight into Rochdale in the past.

READY TO BOOK? PLEASE CALL THE EDUCATION DESK TUES-FRI 01706 924931

PUPPET SCIENCE ADVENTURES The Puppet Science Adventure programme has been inspired by traditional and modern stories to captivate young children’s interest, stimulate their thinking and challenge their ideas about science. Join puppeteer Vicky Lomax and her plucky puppets on science adventures into the natural world.

Pocket Puppet Theatre can visit your school: £150.00 for a 2hr morning or afternoon performance per class (£250 when two sessions are booked for the same day). Alternatively visit Pocket Puppet Theatre performances at Touchstones: £75 for a 90 minute morning or afternoon performance. Dates: All performances available throughout the year. Please call to arrange a suitable date and time.

Owl Babies – Deep in the Wild Woods with Sage

SCIENCE & MATHS

Booking details:

EYFS KS1

Professional puppeteer Vicky Lomax and Sage the pixie puppet bring the highly acclaimed Owl Babies book, by author Martin Waddell, to life in this fun and original cross-curricular Pocket Puppet Theatre performance with a science focus. Sage is confused as to why some animals seem to be active only at night and then disappear during the day. Help Sage to identify different woodland animals, their habitat and which species sleep at night (diurnal) and which are up and about during the day (nocturnal). “Our topic is growth and change. Our literacy is also linked to this, so we have been looking at how eggs hatch etc. The workshop was great linking to the birds we’ve looked at and nocturnal animals.” Nursery teacher (Rochdale)

Jack & the Beanstalk In the Garden with Onion

EYFS KS1

In this interactive version of Jack and the Beanstalk professional puppeteer Vicky Lomax and Onion the pixie puppet explore the science of plants in a fun and engaging way. Onion loves to tell the children about different types of plants and their structure, (roots, stem, leaves, flowers) but is confused as to how and why they grow. Share in Onion’s journey as he discovers how plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to survive and grow.

Billy Goats Gruff & the Story of Rochdale’s Medieval Bridge

EYFS KS1

In Pocket Puppet Theatre’s re-imagined version of the famous tale the Three Billy Goats Gruff, Gerald the time-travelling troll puppet is lost and can’t find his way back to Rochdale Bridge. In the past there used to be seven old bridges in the centre of town but now all have been covered up by concrete. In this environmental science focused workshop, the children help Gerald to understand how and why the River Roch has changed during the past 200 years and what we can all do to make the river a better place for wildlife and for future generations to enjoy.

TREE-RIFIC SCIENTIFIC MATHS!

KS2

Cost: £75 (1hr 30mins) Dates: Workshops available throughout the year Time: 10am – 11.30am & 1pm – 2.30pm Let’s take maths outside and use it to explore the natural world – specifically the trees of Broadfield Park! Pupils will work with tree expert Dr Oliver Bishop, to learn about ecological sampling techniques while testing their knowledge of fractions, total numbers, averages and approximations. To do this they will compare habitats, count flowers, sample insects and measure the height of trees. This workshop challenges pupils to use the knowledge they learn in the classroom in real world scientific situations.

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OUTREACH: Tree-Rific Scientific Maths! The OUTREACH class will take place in your school grounds subject to availability of suitable trees. Cost: £150 for a single 2hr morning or afternoon session (£250 for two 2hr sessions or £300 for three 90mins sessions when all are booked for the same day). Dates: Available throughout the year. Please call to arrange a suitable date. “Explored habitats, investigated, maths – fractions, percentages and decimals etc. All got involved and loved it!” Year 4 teacher (Rochdale)

BOOK NOW:

01706 924931 OR

SCHOOLS@LINK4LIFE.ORG

SELF-GUIDED VISITS

To get the most from you self-guided visit please read our handy advice below: • All self-guided visits must be booked in advance. • There is no cost for self-guided visits and entrance to our building is also free. • We can supply additional information about temporary exhibitions including posters where available. • We have themed activity sheets available to help focus your children in display areas such as the Museum Trail and Remembrance Trail. Contact us for a master copy, which you may then photocopy at school for use during your visit. • Clipboards and pencils can be supplied free when requested at the time of booking. • Booked groups have priority in display areas. It may be difficult to accommodate your class if you haven’t confirmed in advance. • We may be able to provide you with a space for FREE in which to eat your packed lunch. Please make this request at the time of booking so that we can make the necessary arrangements. • We recommend that you make a preliminary visit before bringing a class to familiarise yourself with the building and displays and to conduct your own risk assessment. • Essential information to help you plan your visit will be sent with confirmation of your booking including the ‘Code of Conduct’ outlining appropriate behaviour.

SOUVENIR GOODY BAG OFFER A souvenir of your visit is often an important part of remembering a school trip. We therefore provide Goody Bags for the children in your class. To receive your Goody Bags on the day of your visit, please book them at least 7 days in advance of your visit. Goody Bags are not included in the cost of a school workshop and must be paid for on the day of your visit in our shop.

From just

£3

Touchstones Goody Bag Our range starts at just £3 and can be customised according to your budget. The basic Goody Bag includes; pencil with eraser, pen and duo pencil sharpener. Other good quality pocket money priced stationery and novelty gift items are also available. All school groups are very welcome to use our shop. However we do ask that you visit in small supervised groups of no more than 10 and you leave plenty of time for purchases. Our shop also contains a wide selection of books on local history and the arts which would be useful for lesson planning. How to Purchase Please contact the Visitor Services Manager 01706 924943 or the Visitor Information Centre 01706 924928 to place your order.

READY TO BOOK? PLEASE CALL THE EDUCATION DESK TUES-FRI 01706 924931

WORKSHOP MENU PAGE

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** Local History Centre workshops are available Tues, Wed & Thurs only

CROSS CURRICULAR LINKS

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Stone-Age Cave Painting & Pottery

KS2

Art, History

£75

OUTREACH: Stone Age Art

KS2

Art, History

£150 x 1 (2 hr session), £250 x 2 (2 hr sessions) or £300 x 3 (90 minute sessions) when booked for the same day.

Life in the Bronze & Iron Age

KS2

Art, History

£75

OUTREACH: Life in the Bronze & Iron Age

KS2

Art, History

£150 x 1 (2 hr session), £250 x 2 (2 hr sessions) or £300 x 3 (90 minute sessions) when booked for the same day.

Ancient Egypt: How to Make a Mummy!

KS2

History, Literacy, Drama

£75

OUTREACH: Showtime -The Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt!

KS2

History, Literacy, Drama

£150 x 1 (2 hr session), £250 x 2 (2 hr sessions) or £300 x 3 (90 minute sessions) when booked for the same day.

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Ancient Greek: The Birth of Democracy!

KS2

History, Literacy, Citizenship, Drama

£75

OUTREACH: Ancient Greek Games!

KS2

PE, History, Literacy

£150 x 1 (2 hr session), £250 x 2 (2 hr sessions) or £300 x 3 (90 minute sessions) when booked for the same day.

Romans: Hadrian vs. The Picts!

KS2

History, Literacy, Drama

£75

OUTREACH: Become a Roman Soldier!

KS2

History, Drama, Art

£150 x 1 (2 hr session), £250 x 2 (2 hr sessions) or £300 x 3 (90 minute sessions) when booked for the same day.

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Anglo Saxons: Competitive Kingdoms!

KS2

History, Literacy, Drama

£75

OUTREACH: Anglo Saxons at War!

KS2

History, Literacy, Drama

£150 x 1 (2 hr session), £250 x 2 (2 hr sessions) or £300 x 3 (90 minute sessions) when booked for the same day.

KS1 &2

Local Studies, Citizenship, £75 Geography

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WORKSHOP MENU

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OUR LOCAL HISTORY MENU (PAGE 7) 7

How the Other Half Lives

OUTREACH: How the Other Half Lives

KS1 &2

£150.00 for a 2hr morning or afternoon workshop per Local Studies, Citizenship, class (or 2 x 1hr sessions). A full day costs £250 when 2 Geography x 2hr sessions are booked for the same day (or 4 x 1 hr sessions)

Watergrove - The Ghost Village

KS2

Local Studies, Citizenship, £75 Geography

OUTREACH: Watergrove - The Ghost Village

KS2

Significant People of Rochdale

YR2 & KS2

Local Studies, Citizenship, £75 Geography

OUTREACH: Significant People of Rochdale

YR2 & KS2

The History of Rochdale in 90 minutes! (Guided Tour)

KS2, KS3 & KS4

Local Studies, Citizenship, £75 Geography

LITERACY: STORYTELLING, POETRY & RHYME MENU (PAGE 10) 8

EYFS & KS1

OUTREACH: Story Time & Craft The Hidden Habitats of the River Roch

Literacy, Drama, Art

£75

EYFS & KS1

Literacy, Drama, Art

£150 x 1 (2 hr session), £250 x 2 (2 hr sessions) or £300 x 3 (90 minute sessions) when booked for the same day.

KS1 & KS2

Literacy, History, Geography

£75

EYFS & KS1

Literacy, Music, Art, Science

£75

OUTREACH: Owl Babies - Deep in the Wild Woods with Sage

EYFS & KS1

Literacy, Music, Art, Science

£150 x 1 (2 hr session), £250 x 2 (2 hr sessions) or £300 x 3 (90 minute sessions) when booked for the same day.

Jack & the Beanstalk - In the Garden with Onion

EYFS & KS1

Literacy, Music, Art, Science

£75

OUTREACH: Jack & the Beanstalk - In the Garden with Onion

EYFS & KS1

Literacy, Music, Art, Science

£150 x 1 (2 hr session), £250 x 2 (2 hr sessions) or £300 x 3 (90 minute sessions) when booked for the same day.

EYFS & KS1

Literacy, Music, History, Science, Art

£75

OUTREACH: Billy Goats Gruff and the Story of Rochdale’s Medieval Bridge

EYFS & KS1

Literacy, Music, History, Science, Art

£150 x 1 (2 hr session), £250 x 2 (2 hr sessions) or £300 x 3 (90 minute sessions) when booked for the same day.

Tree-Rific Scientific Maths!

KS2

Science, Maths, Literacy, Geography

£75

OUTREACH: Tree-Rific Scientific Maths!

KS2

Science, Maths, Literacy, Geography

£150 x 1 (2 hr session), £250 x 2 (2 hr sessions) or £300 x 3 (90 minute sessions) when booked for the same day.

All key stages

Art (and other links as per your brief)

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Story Time & Craft

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Owl Babies - Deep in the Wild Woods with Sage

Billy Goats Gruff and the Story of Rochdale’s Medieval Bridge

ART MENU 10 Artist-led bespoke workshops

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EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS Ancient Egypt: Life along the River Nile Heritage Gallery 27 May 2017 – 21 April 2018 Be transported down the Nile into ancient Egypt and discover this fascinating world through centuries-old exhibits from the land of the pharaohs. Preserved and buried for thousands of years, the stunning objects in this exhibition range from a set of canopic jars to small pieces of intricate jewellery. Featuring objects from Rochdale’s own Egyptian collection, this exhibition spans over 4,000 years of history. Many of the items in the exhibition were excavated by the famous Egyptologist, Sir Flinders Petrie and donated to the museum by Charles Heape, a Rochdale industrialist. Learn about the incredible story of Petrie and his amazing finds which transformed our understanding of ancient Egypt and archaeology. Please see pages 8-9 for more information about the activities you and your class can enjoy during your visit.

Jessica Rankin: Stone/Folding Gallery Four 21 October – December 2017 Appropriating methods traditionally identified with ‘feminine’ pursuits - embroidery and needlework - New York-based artist Jessica Rankin’s work often takes the form of organdy ‘embroidered paintings’. Having learned to sew as a child in Australia, Rankin returned to embroidery after graduating from art school in the USA. In its nature methodical and repetitive, needlework has the capacity to let the mind wander. Drawing on this, and combining text and image, her embroideries resemble mental maps (or ‘brainscapes’ as she often refers to them), working through recollections, impressions of places and immediate experience. Stone/Folding premieres a new series of drawings and embroideries inspired by one of the Parthenon Sculptures at the British Museum, believed to be the Greek goddesses Aphrodite and her mother Dione. From this starting point, Rankin’s work expands to explore a range of seemingly disparate, yet interwoven, subjects from the complex relationships between mothers and daughters and the constellations in the night sky to the British Empire, Brexit and the refugee crisis. Echoing the importance of language in her practice, Rankin has also invited the critically acclaimed poets Amy Key, Sarah Howe and Brenda Shaughnessy to explore and connect with both her work and the same Parthenon Sculpture. Their words will form part of the exhibition display and also be performed at a special live event organised in conjunction with the Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival. For further details visit www.rochdaleliteraturefestival.co.uk

Jessica Rankin, She Oaks, First Poem, 2017. Courtesy of the artist and White Cube

Talk: Meet the Curator Duration: approx. 15-30mins Dates: Talks available throughout the year. Please ring to arrange a suitable time and date. Ever wanted to know more about the objects or artwork on display, why they were chosen and the stories behind them? Meet the Curator is a fantastic opportunity for your class to meet the experts who created the exhibition. Talks can be tailored to your requirements and you are welcome to continue looking round and/or complete activities in the display spaces.

Artist-led Workshops We can arrange bespoke artist-led workshops for both schools linked to our exhibition programme. Cost is subject to individual artist’s fees plus cost of materials used. A written quote will be sent upon request. Please contact the Art Gallery Team on 01706 924945 or email alison.cooper@link4life.org or anna.bates@link4life.org for further information.

Thinking of visiting? To help with your planning, please visit our website www.link4life.org/touchstones for up-to-date information on Art Gallery & Museum exhibitions.

What we need to know: • Name of workshop • Preferred date and time of visit • School contact details • Name of class teacher

• Number of pupils and year group • Number of adults • SEND: Specific learning requirements • Please specify your lunchtime requirements

Unless otherwise stated all in-house workshops at Touchstones cost £75 and are suitable for a maximum of 30-34 children. Single outreach workshops delivered in school cost £150 (unless otherwise stated). Multiples of outreach sessions, if booked for the same day, are discounted. Please note: There is an additional travel cost of 50 pence per mile for outreach sessions booked by schools located outside of the borough of Rochdale. (Please contact the Education team to confirm complete price). Your school will be invoiced after the date of your workshop and within the term the session takes place. Full payment is due within the period specified.

HOW TO BOOK

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cancellation Self-Guided Visits There are no charges for booking a self-guided visit as entry to our building is free. Please note: Booked groups have priority in display areas. It may be difficult to accommodate your class if you haven’t booked in advance.

Lunch Facilities We may be able to provide you with space in which to eat your packed lunch. Please make this request at the time of booking so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

Loan Boxes (EGYPTIAN BOXES only 1,2,3 & 4) Please note: You will only be able to book your loan box one term in advance. Your request remains provisional until you have received written confirmation of your booking. The service is currently FREE to users in the Rochdale borough (terms and conditions apply). We do however charge a nominal fee of £20 for schools from outside the borough. To book - please see page 9 for details.

Planning a Pre-Visit? We recommend that you make a preliminary visit before bringing the class to familiarise yourself with the displays. We can support you with this process by providing ideas for activities and further information about exhibitions. (Please see the ‘self-guided visits’ section on page 12).

Workshops at Touchstones Rochdale If you have to cancel your booked session, please telephone the Education Team immediately on 01706 924931 (Tues-Fri). • From the moment we take your booking we start to incur costs. So if you cancel we unfortunately have to make a charge and the later the cancellation the greater the cost. We require at least four weeks’ notice of a cancellation to enable us to reallocate your session. If you do not contact us, or we are unable to refill the session, Touchstones Rochdale reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee covering the cost of your booked session. We are a not-for-profit organisation and fees charged cover the freelance facilitator and admin costs incurred. Therefore sufficient notice from you will hopefully allow a facilitator to secure alternative work elsewhere. An administration cost of £10 is liable on any other cancellation reported outside of the four week deadline where a booking has already been processed by the finance team. • In the rare instance that we should ever have to cancel your workshop at Touchstones Rochdale on the day the workshop is due, we promise to refund you in full (including the cost of any coach you may have pre-booked where the coach company will not give you a full refund) and we will also offer you a replacement workshop without charge. Please note: Touchstones Rochdale does not accept liability for any cancellation made by a school due to adverse weather conditions unless our venue is also affected and unable to open to the public.

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Outreach Workshops at Your School

Risk Assessment Touchstones Rochdale is a low risk environment and injuries to visitors are very rare. We can provide you with a generic risk assessment for self-guided visits and school workshops which take place within our building. However, it is the responsibility of individual teachers and leaders to visit the site in order to conduct risk assessments that are specific to their group and that fulfil their policy requirements.

Visit Our shop See page 12 for details about ordering souvenir goody bags and available resources for teachers.

Access Touchstones Rochdale is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs with a lift to reach the Galleries on the first floor. There is level access throughout the display areas and the adapted toilet is located in the foyer. There is on-street parking immediately outside the venue for Blue Badge holders (alongside the short-stay parking bays).

WHO DO I CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION?

If you have to cancel your booked outreach session, please telephone the Education Team immediately on 01706 924931 (Tues-Fri). • Schools who cancel outright on the day of the workshop or within four weeks of the date of the workshop will be obliged to pay the full cost of the workshop. • Please give as much notice as possible should you wish to reschedule a date – a minimum of four weeks is required. • Should a freelancer unfortunately not be able to deliver your session due to unforeseen circumstances, we will immediately organise an alternative date by mutual agreement. As a gesture of goodwill you will receive a discount of 10% on the cost of your rescheduled workshop. • Please note: We reserve the right to cancel a session on arrival for health and safety reasons or if the facilitator is prevented by the school from starting on time causing an excessive delay or if we deem the behaviour of the participants during the session to be inappropriate. In the case of such cancellations we will not offer a refund. N.B. THE TEACHER MUST STAY WITH THE CLASS THROUGHOUT THE SESSION AND IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE.

If you would like to find out more about our service for schools please contact: Email: schools@link4life.org Tel: 01706 924931 (Tues-Fri only)

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Rochdale Bus Station: Approx. 5 -10mins walk. Rochdale Railway Station & Metrolink: Approx.10 -15mins walk. J20-M62: Approx.10mins drive away. Cycle parking is available outside the centre. ‘Pay & Display’ car parking is available close-by. Coaches may drop off only outside Touchstones Rochdale (please ring 01706 924928 for information about coach parking).

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