Maritime
The Mission to Seafarers Launches First
Maritime Education Pack for Primary
Schools
A
n education pack aimed at primary school pupils
has been launched by The Mission to Seafarers
(MtS), and designed to be used in the classroom
to educate young children on the impact the
maritime industry has upon them and wider
society.
The Flying Angel Education Resource has been
designed with leading education consultants to
increase awareness and visibility of the maritime industry amongst
school children in line with the National Curriculum. The resource,
which has gained backing from the Education Secretary, Damian
Hinds, will show young people how goods are transported all over
the world, as well as give an insight into the way the maritime
industry impacts their lives on a daily basis.
The pack was put together in response to the growing discussion
amongst maritime industry stakeholders and education specialists
to educate young pupils about how international trade impacts
their lives, as well as to fuel awareness of the maritime industry in a
bid to secure the next generation of industry colleagues.
Noting its launch on World Maritime Day 2018, International
Maritime Organisation Secretary-General, Kitack Lim said, “The
maritime sector offers great opportunities, both at sea and ashore.
Initiatives which raise awareness about the sector and reach out to
young people are a very valuable way to engage and inspire the
next generation.”
Commenting on the charity’s new resource, Director of
Development, Jan Webber said: “We are delighted to launch this
education resource as part of our wider education initiative. By
working with schools and teachers, we will be educating young
minds on the importance of where things come from and how
they get there. A big thank you to everyone who has worked
closely on this, especially Rosie McCreanor and Stella Murray who
have poured their expertise into ensuring its relevance to
cross-curriculum education.”
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The Flying Angel Education Resource combines a mixture of
informative and interactive activities for teachers and pupils
to engage in. The first of its kind, the inaugural education pack is
aimed at Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. The resource can be found at:
www.missiontoseafarers.org/education.
The Flying Angel Education Resource has been designed with leading education consultants to
increase awareness and visibility of the maritime industry amongst school children in line with
the National Curriculum. The resource, which has gained backing from the Education Secretary,
Damian Hinds, will show young people how goods are transported all over the world, as well as
give an insight into the way the maritime industry impacts their lives on a daily basis.
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