WATCH: New coronavirus toolkit piloted at Rosehall primary
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A NEW COVID-19 education toolkit is being used to turn Highland pupils into community superheroes.
The Build Back Better resource pack was piloted at a number of primary schools including Rosehall before being issued to every primary school in the region yesterday.
It provides a fun and interactive way to teach children about coronavirus and the actions they can take to keep themselves and others safe.
Seven specially designed worksheets focus on the importance of social distancing, hand washing and wearing face coverings.
The education package has been jointly funded by Highland Council and the Science Skills Academy – a City Region Deal funded project – and supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the Scottish Government. It is hoped that it can be rolled out across Scotland next.
The toolkit was developed following discussion, raised by Cllr Muriel Cockburn, on children’s wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Executive Chief Officer for Education and Learning, Nicky Grant, said: "This is an excellent resource for teachers and one we hope will be as successful as it has been at some of the pilot schools we have tested it at, such as Dunbeath, Rosehall and Strathpeffer Primary.
"The children are given the opportunity to learn about the virus, how they can help keep themselves, classmates and their loved ones safer. They can be proud to be responsible citizens and set an example for everyone to follow."
Chairman of Highland Council’s Education Committee, Cllr John Finlayson, said: "This is an extremely innovative way of teaching children about their social responsibilities at a very young age.
"They will enjoy the fun involved in doing the tasks, but will also be learning some very important messages at the same time. Highland’s children really can become community superheroes with the Build Back Better package."
