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Trócaire is an agency of the Irish Catholic Church. It envisages a just and peaceful world. They support people regardless of culture, ethnicity, gender or religion. For almost 50 years Trócaire has put the compassion of Irish people into life-changing support for some of the world’s poorest people.

Trócaire is the Irish language word for “compassion”.


Educational Resources

Trócaire has recommended the following educational primary school resources to Scoilnet during 2021.

Theme: Kindness

Kindness: Surviving and Thriving Together

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35419/35184.pptx Added: 15 Feb 2021 Contributor: Trócaire Resource type: Presentation

A Photo Story from South Sudan: This is a story about two mothers who are good neighbours. Their names are Awut and Ajak and they live in a village called Malek in South Sudan in Africa.

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How it maps to the curriculum

5-6
SPHE

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • become aware of some of the cultures, lifestyles and languages of some countries in the European Union and the wider world
  • explore how justice and peace can be promoted between people and groups, both nationally and internationally

Suggestions for use: Teachers should use the notes underneath the PPT slides when presenting the photo-story to the class.

JC
Religious Education

Strand: 1. Expressing Beliefs

Strand unit: 11. Promoting Justice, Peace & Reconciliation

Asset type: Presentation
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:


Kindness Activities

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35418/35181.pdf Added: 15 Feb 2021 Contributor: Trócaire Resource type: Guide/notes / Audio / Video / Project / Worksheet

Examine how kindness and friendship help families to survive in the most difficult times and explain the meaning of peace, justice and strong institutions, through a children’s rights lens. This Trócaire resource examines the themes of friendship and kindness through the story of Awut and Ajak, two mothers living in the community of Malek, in Lakes State, South Sudan. These women and their families have helped each other to survive and thrive despite facing enormous adversity.

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5-6 SPHE
5-6 SESE Geography
JC Religious Education

How it maps to the curriculum

5-6
SPHE

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • become aware of some of the cultures, lifestyles and languages of some countries in the European Union and the wider world
  • explore how inequality might exist in the local community and suggest ways in which this might be addressed
  • explore how justice and peace can be promoted between people and groups, both nationally and internationally
  • explore local traditions and folklore and develop a sense of pride in his/her local community
  • realise and begin to understand the unequal distribution of the world’s resources
  • recognise and acknowledge the various cultural, religious, ethnic or other groups that exist in a community or society and explore ways in which these differences can be respected
5-6
SESE Geography

Strand: Human Environments

Strand unit: Trade & Development

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • acquire some knowledge of the origins, work and Irish involvement in some major international organisations
  • come to appreciate the inequalities between the developed and the developing world
  • examine the work of relief agencies and become aware of Irish involvement in them
  • explore some of the issues and problems associated with aid
JC
Religious Education

Strand: 1. Expressing Beliefs

Strand unit: 11. Promoting Justice, Peace & Reconciliation

Asset type: Document
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

Theme: Good Neighbours

Good Neighbours

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35426/35194.pptx Added: 15 Feb 2021 Contributor: Trócaire Resource type: Presentation

A photo story from South Sudan (Early Childhood). This resource provides an opportunity for young children to explore the theme of ‘Good Neighbours’ in the context of their own lives and the lives of two families in South Sudan.

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How it maps to the curriculum

1-2
SPHE

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • begin to appreciate how people depend on each other in many aspects of life
  • develop a sense of belonging to his/her own local community
  • develop an awareness of people in other places

Suggestions for use: For more information and story script https://www.trocaire.org/our-work/educate/peaceandjustice/early-years/

Asset type: Presentation
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:


Good Neighbours - Learning Experiences

https://www.trocaire.org/wp-content...t-Neighbours-Lent-2021.pdf?type=edu Added: 15 Feb 2021 Contributor: Trócaire Resource type: Guide/notes / Project / Worksheet

For use with Good Neighbour slideshow. The booklet contains activities to help pupils consider the importance of neighbors and to explore the importance of sharing.

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How it maps to the curriculum

1-2
SPHE

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

Asset type: Document
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:


Good Neighbours

https://www.trocaire.org/wp-content...-Educators-Lent-2021-1.pdf?type=edu Added: 15 Feb 2021 Contributor: Trócaire Resource type: Lesson Plan / Worksheet / Help Sheets

Working through six linked learning experiences, children will examine how neighbours help, care, share and listen, and how they work together to build more peaceful and equal communities.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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1-2
SPHE

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

Asset type: Document
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

Theme: Conflict and Peace

Explore international conflict with Alex and Mia using Trócaire's animation. The animation showcases that conflict has happened in many countries over the years and encourages students to discuss how war affects people's daily lives. Students will also learn about who the United Nations and Trócaire are.

Pathways to Peace Board Game

https://www.trocaire.org/documents/pathways-to-peace-board-game/ Added: 15 Feb 2021 Contributor: Trócaire Resource type: Game

You have been forced to flee your home because of conflict and must go on a journey to safety. When you cross the River Nile you arrive in a safe village. You must gather supports to help you put down roots and live a healthy and happy life in your new home.

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How it maps to the curriculum

5-6
SPHE

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

Asset type: Document
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

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