"Peter Kearney consulted with local classroom practitioners to create a creative and active program of song, suggestions for the classroom and supplementary activities. The evening was relaxing, yet moved quickly to a conclusion, involving the participants in song, movement and percussion. Many teachers remarked how enjoyable the seminar was and how they gained many worthwhile ideas for integrating Peter's music
both in the classroom and in liturgies."
(Gerard Sullivan, RE Director, Catholic Schools Office, Newcastle)

SEMINAR OUTLINE

PARTICIPANTS:
Teachers responsible for Religious Education, including Class teachers, Catechists, Music teachers, Parents involved in Sacramental preparation of children.

LEVEL:
For Primary level mainly . . . but also suitable for Lower Secondary.

THEMES & CONTENT:
* Animating children in song
* Enlivening liturgy and classroom activities through song.
* Introducing useful songs. In particular, songs from Peter's most recent album children, 'Growing in God'.
* Giving practical, creative suggestions for classroom use of songs.. songs that invite the use of symbol, colour, mime, role-play and reflection. A range of possible uses which will spark off further ideas.. ideas that can be adapted to suit different age-groups.
* Presenting possibilities for using the songs for assemblies and special occasions, in liturgy and ritual.

PRESENTATION:
Peter brings his guitar and sings the songs.  Lyric sheets provided so that participants can join with the singing. Handout materials summarising the main points of the seminar.

RESOURCES:
Peter's CDs and Music Books available for purchase at the seminar. Schools, Parishes, Teachers usually receive goods 'on invoice'... ie. no money paid at the Seminar... an invoice is sent afterward.

SEMINAR COST:
Decided from venue to venue. Sometimes a local Education Office will sponsor teachers and guarantee a fee. Other seminars are more on a pay at the door basis. Receipts provided.

HOSTING A SEMINAR:
A seminar would usually be an event that could be attended by teachers from at least a few schools. Sometimes it would take place at a central venue (eg. In-service Centre), other times it would be hosted by a local school - eg. in school library or hall.

To make an enquire/ booking for a seminar

Phone (Ireland): (059) 9173266 or Email

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