What are the aims of the schools programme?
Who is the programme targeted at?
How will the schools programme be delivered?
Stage 1: Get Involved
Stage 2: Ocean Adventure Begins
Stage 3: School Tours - Galway Stopover
Stage 4: Try Sailing
Volvo Ocean Race Schools Programme Schools Video
Sponsors
Lets Do It Schools News
Some historians claim that St. Brendan, a famous Irish sailor from Annagh near Tralee reached America almost 1,000 years before Columbus.
Stage 1: Get Involved
Teachers and Students Introduction
- Teachers and students are invited to register online at www.letsdoitschools.com in order to participate in the programme. Once a teacher and class have registered a user ID and password will be issued.
- Following online registration the ‘Teachers Pack’ will be made available. Registered classes will also be sent a class wall chart and an introduction DVD.
- Following student online registrations, a ‘Student Pack’ will be available for download which contains the ‘Ocean Adventure Lessons’, a ‘Personal Wall Chart’ and links to online games and activities available throughout the year.
- All of this will be supported by the Irish Independent – national media sponsor, who will publish monthly supplements including wallcharts, did you know facts, competitions, additional lessons and race updates which will support the programme and encourage teachers and students to get involved throughout the year.