Welcome to our Discover Primary Science pages.

     Here you can find out all about our educational tours, look at updates from our ongoing
     tree sap experiment and learn some amazing facts on our "did you know?" page.

     The DPS programme aims to develop creativity in our children, show them how
     important science is to our everyday lives and more importantly how much fun it can be!

     We feel our Science Trail will help promote a sense of wonder and appreciation of
     science and our natural environment in children of all ages and assist many
     schools achieve their Award of Science Excellence from the Department.

     The Discover Primary Science trail in Lullymore was researched by Mr. Dick Warner,
     Environmentalist and covers a wide range of topics including:

    Woodland Ecology    -   Renewable    -   Energy Composting   -   Species & Family
    Plant & Animal Identification     -     Soil & Vegetation: Peatland & Mineral
    Peat Bogs: Formation and uses
    Native or Introduced: Which plants and animals are native?          
    Selective Breeding: Domesticated animals / cultivated plants

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2009

NEW 2009:
FUN NEW EXPERIMENTS FOR EVERY TOUR  
"EXPLORE THE WORLD OF CREEPY CRAWLIES"
"FIND OUT HOW  TO IDENTIFY TREES WITHOUT LOOKING AT THEIR LEAVES"

Phone Ray on 045 – 870238 or e-mail ray@lullymoreheritagepark.com for information/ bookings.

     Everything about the trail is hands on and practical. Each topic is covered on
     boards which are situated in areas of the Park where students can see or touch
     the process or item which is being discussed.  Trained guides will be with the
     group at all times and will assist the group with experiments after the tour.
     Also, workbooks are given to each pupil to help revision.

     The day finishes with presentation of your  Certificate of Attendance
     (This is needed for evidence of step 2 in your Discovery Log if you wish to apply for the award).

Download a sample page from Workbook here

     The Discover Primary Science Trail is suitable for children aged between 7 and
     13 years is available for booking up to May 15th 2009 and then from
     September 01st to November 30th 2009.
    

      The feedback from school visits since our launch in November 2007 has been very positive—
       “There are not enough superlatives to explain what a fantastic experience the children had. I
          cannot recommend Lullymore as a Science Centre highly enough and I will definitely return.”
       Mairead Traynor, Teacher, Culmullen N.S.

Option of play in Funky Forest Play Centre before home time.