KAR EDUCATION PROGRAMME for Schools

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KAR EDUCATION PROGRAMMEfor Schools
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Responsibilities
Needs Rights
Citizenship for 5-11 year-olds Activities and
information to deliver Unit 3 of the QCA Scheme
of Work for Citizenship, Animals and us
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Introduction

• Introduction of children to ideas of rights and
  responsibilities.
• Pupils explore the issues of animal welfare and
  consider the needs of dogs, cats and people,
  aspects of responsible pet ownership
• The role of Kyrenia Animal Rescue, Northern
  Cypruss largest dog welfare charity

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Learning Content

• We all have needs
• Looking after dogs and cats
• What is a charity
• Different dogs for different lifestyles
• Safe and Sound

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Safe and Sound

• In order to keep children SAFE AND SOUND around
  dogs, adults and children need to know how to
  minimise the risk of ever being bitten.
• Humans and dogs dont speak the same language,
  which can quickly lead to misunderstandings on
  both parts.
• The KAR Education Team teaches students to Speak
  Dog

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What does KAR do?

• Helpline
• KAR Rescue Van
• Volunteers
• School visits to the Rescue Centre
• Neuter and Return
• Cat Catching Team
• Kitten Fostering
• How can you help?

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Teaching Strategy

• Interactive team teaching tailored to the
  requirements of the age group and school
• Worksheets for the students to complete
• Role play
• Question and answer sessions
• Programme folders with lesson plan outlines to
  take home to parents.
• Stickers
• Certificates of Achievement
• Publicity for the school

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Photo Album
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Contact Details

• The KAR Education Team
• Maggie Smith
• Pamela Kennedy
• Tel [phone]
• Email kar_at_kyreniaanimalrescue.org
• Kyrenia Animal Rescue