Cultural Traditions
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We have created this page to illustrate resources that explore a range of the cultural traditions and heritage which influence people who live in Northern Ireland. These resources can support pupils to develop their understanding of the richness and diversity of cultural influences on our society, interdependence and the need for mutual understanding and respect.
Foundation Stage
An exploration of diverse cultures through stories, games and songs.
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
A resource for Key Stage 2 pupils that explores how culture, language, geography and history have influenced the naming of the places we live in today.
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Celebrations and Good Times and Food for Thought both focus on traditions involving food and special times for different faiths and cultures both in Northern Ireland (including Traveller culture) and around the world.
Saint Patrick and People of Faith explores the life of St Patrick and traditions about Christian saints and special people from other faiths.
Faith and Light explores stories and festivals from around the world that celebrate light in different religions.
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The 100 Greats 1921-2021 is an illustrated timeline celebrating Northern Ireland’s 100 Greats over the last 100 years: people, places, and our diverse society.
An exploration of diverse cultures through stories, games and songs.
Learning conversational Irish through a range of themes.
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How the arrival of different peoples and cultures to this island have influenced language and heritage in Ulster from the time of the Celts right up to the present day.
Explore a range of different sports are linked to cultural identity and shared heritage
Learn how to say the days of the week and calendar months and tell the time in Irish
Explore aspects of Ulster-Scots language, culture and heritage, including the Plantation of Ulster, linked to different areas of learning.
Focusing on the role of the Ulster-Scots community in the production of linen.
A resource for pupils in Key Stages 2 and 3 that explores the life of Queen Elizabeth II with a focus on the role and history of monarchy in British culture.
Colm Cille or Columba was the founder of the famous monastery of Iona in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. From the 6th to the 8th century the federation of monasteries initiated by Colm Cille was responsible for magnificent works of art such as the Book of Kells and the Lindisfarne Gospels.
Explore the traditions of Irish storytelling and myths and legends through the animated exploits of the warrior hero character Cú Chulainn. Aimed at pupils at Key Stage 2 and produced by the Nerve Centre for BBC NI's education department.
Introduce Key Stage 1 pupils to the language of Ulster-Scots through the contemporary contexts of farm, school and harbour.
A resource based on the 18th century migration of Ulster-Scots to America.
Key Stage 3
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The 100 Greats 1921-2021 is an illustrated timeline celebrating Northern Ireland’s 100 Greats over the last 100 years: people, places, and our diverse society.
