Pupils from Kilrea Primary School accompanied members of the Kilrea and District Ulster-Scots Society ‘tae learn a ween o wurds’ during a visit to the Ulster Scots Agency in Belfast.
The project was supported by Causeway Coast and Glens Good Relations programme, funded by The Executive Office.
Organised by Society member Noel McQuillan, the group enjoyed a fact-finding scavenger hunt around the museum, learned about the history of Scots in Ulster and about the roots of the language.
The Kilrea pupils even practiced speaking in full Ulster-Scots sentences and gained a deeper understanding of local cultural heritage.
Sara Glendinning from Council’s Good Relations team said: “I’m so pleased we’re able to support educational trips such as this as part of our Traditional Cultural Heritage programme in the Good Relations action plan.”
Shirlie Gregg, Education Officer from The Ulster Scots Agency added: “Teaching children about Ulster-Scots language, culture and heritage is like handing them a living thread to their past, one that roots them in identity, strengthens their sense of belonging, and inspires them to carry their culture and the language forward with confidence.”
Noel McQuillan from The Kilrea and District Ulster Scots Society said: “The children had a brilliant day, they heard about the Scots coming to County Antrim and Donegal area, learned new words and phrases, and of course no school trip is complete without food at the end!”