 
                                diane mcclelland
@ydmcc1
Christian, teacher, lecturer in literacy at Stranmillis University College. Passionate about education for all, literacy and outdoor learning. Views my own.
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24-02-2018 10:24:39
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        Stranmillis University College PGCE students enjoyed a wonderful Forest School session at Waringstown PS this week. Thanks to Principal Mr McCambley and VP Mr Martin Gault, staff and pupils for making us so welcome, we enjoyed every minute! #outdoorlearningfun
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        A wonderful finish to our Stranmillis University College PGCE providing an outdoor learning adventure with Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, Peter Pan and Jungle book. Thankyou to the staff and KS1 pupils of Hollybank PS you were amazing! #outdoorlearningfun
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        Stranmillis University College Children’s Literature students concluding Book Week NI with an informative and interesting session on the work of BookTrustNI. Many thanks Chris, wonderful to hear about the vital work you, your colleagues and partner organisations do.
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
         
        Stranmillis University College Year3 BEd English specialists ready for our News Wise Day leading editorial teams. Thank you NewsWise! Jill Dunn Steven Park Bring it on! #Globalmediaandinformationliteracyweek #UNESCO
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        Stranmillis University College Year2 BEd English specialists enjoying an informative session with Peter from Into Film NI on using film for literacy learning, so much to take into the classroom! #globalmediaandinformationliteracyweek
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        News report writing afternoon with NewsWise and Year 3 BEd students. Lots of fun but also lots of learning about roles and news formats for teaching in the classroom Stranmillis University College diane mcclelland Steven Park
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        Stranmillis University College Year 1 BEd Primary English specialists enjoying a wonderful afternoon ‘encountering’ poetry with @AndrewTRoycroft, you have truly inspired us as we begin to craft our own poems- thank you Andrew! #poetryforlife
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        What a talented group of students we have! Enjoyed a fantastic Friday night Stranmillis University College panto. Thank you to all involved, fabulous from start to finish, you are all stars!! 👏👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        Stranmillis University College BEd Year 3 students and Anita Gracie heading to work over Easter with Fields of Life partner schools in Uganda. Thank you to everyone who supported our staff coffee morning and student quiz night, you were amazing!!
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        Students and staff of Stranmillis University College were delighted today to hand over a cheque from recent fundraising events to a representative of Fields of Life ahead of their upcoming trip to Uganda diane mcclelland Barbara McDade
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        Stranmillis University College PGCE students enjoying a wonderful morning out of doors at Clandeboye with Northern Ireland Forest School Association Thank you Richard, for a great outdoor learning experience! #outoorlearningforlife
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        Stranmillis University College Uganda team arrived safely and enjoyed a wonderful first day at the equator. Excited for all that is still to come.
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        Visiting a Vocational Technical College today in Gulu supported by Fields of Life and sharing in an assembly with our wonderful Stranmillis University College students. There was also sharing of cultural dances but I’m not sure if I’m allowed to share the video-evidence 😂 diane mcclelland
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        Stranmillis University College students and Anita Gracie enjoyed a wonderful day visiting Fields of Life schools, Nyspeya and St Stephen’s PS outside Gulu, Northern Uganda. We were made extremely welcome and thoroughly enjoyed singing dancing and meeting staff and students.
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        A special farewell to Bethel Royal High School with an early morning Stranmillis University College tree planting then lunch at Speke resort before our students move on to their next schools in Luweero, we have no doubt they will do an amazing job once again. Anita Gracie
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        Another amazing week completed for Stranmillis University College BEd students, this time made so welcome by children and teachers from Fields of Life, St Peter’s Primary school. Thank you all for enabling engaging and enjoyable active learning, so fantastic! Anita Gracie
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        Stranmillis University College Dr Gillian Beck and Year 1 BEd English and Literacy specialists enjoyed a wonderful time at Heaney Home Place this week. Always an inspiration!
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
        Stranmillis University College Year 2 English and Literacy specialists enjoyed a wonderful session interviewing children’s author Malachy Doyle- amazing! #teachersaswriters
 
                        
                    
                    
                    
                 
         
                        