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The Web Site of Freelance Speaker and
Owl Conservationist Ian McGuire
Educating on the conservation of British owls
Educational owl talks for schools
Half Day Visit to School Where Children Can Learn About
Wild Owls in a Unique and Fun Way
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New for 2011
Harvest Mice Come to School Too! - The addition of harvest mice for visits in 2011 has added a new dimension to the Wild Owl experience for children. These mice are very tame and having such close contact with a rare British small mammal, the children soon regard the nearby owl as a threat to the mouse, ensuring they quickly grasp an understanding of predators and prey - the mouse usually gets their vote and the owl is the potential villain!

Nb. Availability of mice may be limited due to short life span - please check when booking.

Owl Babies Big Book - Read with a Live Owl -  A unique experience for reception and Year 1 children is a ½ hour reading session from the Owl Babies ‘Big Book’.
Although a popular book used by teachers all over the country, this experience is something else. Read in my unique style, with additional content mixed in to the original text, this special session for younger children is designed to entertain and enthral at the same time and includes a little bit of help by my own, tame and very real ‘Plop’ the barn owl.


Videos and Pictures Shown in Class with the Apple I-Pad - As well as the Powerpoint talks delivered in the main hall, classroom sessions have now been enhanced by my use of Apple I-Pad technology.
This  brilliant device, with a crystal clear screen as well as sound, gives me the facility to show children video content in class as well as other educational material. Used in conjunction with real props, the Wild Owl classroom learning experience is one the children will remember for years to come.
• Morning Assembly - Main Show to the Whole School/Year Group

 An interactive Powerpoint talk in the main hall using computer and digital projector.
This show features many beautiful photographs of owls and owl babies and is pitched at various levels to accommodate all years. This is typically given to the whole school at assembly with an appearance by an owl at the end during questions.
Childrens Powerpoint Owl Show includes:

High quality visuals
Pitched for mixed ages or year groups
Delivered in a fun and interactive style
Teaches children about wild owls, their homes, food, habitats and main British species
Delivers a simple conservation message
'What Owl am I?' (guess the baby owl) quiz at the end of the show
A live owl is brought out at the end of the Powerpoint show to meet the children whilst they ask their questions.
• Mid-morning Through to Lunch - ‘Draw an Owl’ Classroom Sessions

 Draw an Owl sessions in class give children the opportunity to see and enjoy a live owl on a perch throughout the session
Draw an Owl session activities include:

Owl on perch throughout the 45min - 1 hour session
Recap on things learnt in assembly and focus on owl features
Hands on with owl feathers and eggs
Opportunity to sketch the owl
Meet a harvest mouse (where available)
Watch owl videos on the marvellous Apple i-pad


Bespoke Requirements

This is just an example of a typical visit but I am happy to cater for each schools individual requirements.

 My sessions cover a wide variety of owl information and encompasses many educational target areas, however I am happy to pitch sessions to hit target subjects and can offer a mix of services to suit each individual school’s  requirements.


My School Visiting Service is a unique opportunity for children to learn about owls in a structured and entertaining way.
An experienced, CRB checked and fully insured professional speaker, I have developed a variety of educational sessions that can be adapted for children from Reception age upwards.
A Typical Wild Owl 1/2 Day Visit to Your School Will Comprise of:
Key features of Wild Owl School Visits are:
• Meet a live owl        • Meet tame Harvest Mice    • Learn about wild owls
• Wonderful pictures and video used during the day delivered by projector and Apple i-pad
Read what teachers have already said after a Wild Owl visit to their school
Wild Owl General Information Leaflet (PDF)
Wild Owl Information Leaflet 2011.pdf
Notes:
• School visits only available on Tuesdays subject to availability.
• Half day visit is 9.00am - 12.00pm or 1.00pm where required.
• One owl is brought along to all school visits (and harvest mouse where available)

• I have a strict no touch policy for the owl
• Please take as many photos as you like but no-flash is preferred.
• I am CRB checked and have Public Liability Insurance.
Nb. Both my owls are females, and although they live alone, they still lay eggs in the spring/summer. If this happens just before a planned visit, alternative dates/arrangements will be offered, as I will be unwilling to interrupt this natural process immediately.