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Macmerry’s Museum Down Under!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Sarah Cowie

On Tuesday I went to visit Miss Murphy’s P5/6 class at Macmerry Primary. The class had been learning about Australia, and after writing a letter to ask people for objects about the topic, decided they were going to make a museum. I … Continue reading →

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Check out our new Learning Programme for 2011-12

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Sarah Cowie

Wow, how quickly did those summer holidays go?! As the new school year approaches, it’s time to reveal our new Learning Programme for 2011-12: East Lothian Museum Service Learning Programme 2011-12 Check out our new outreach service called ‘Museum Curators … Continue reading →

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Another busy week!

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Sarah Cowie

Well, it’s been another busy week! Alice, our work experience pupil from last week, had such a busy time and her blog has been one of our most read ever! Aberlady P5/6 have written a blog about Alice and I’s … Continue reading →

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End of Work Experience

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Sarah Cowie

What a week I have had! I’ve been blown away by everything I’ve done and experienced, as well as learnt. I can’t believe it’s nearly over; this week has flown by so quickly as I’ve had so much to do … Continue reading →

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My Work Experience

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Sarah Cowie

Hello, my name is Alice and I go to North Berwick High School. I have chosen to go to East Lothian Museums Service for my work experience week. For those who don’t know, a work placement is a requirement for … Continue reading →

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Making a Classroom Museum

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Sarah Cowie

There are lots of requests from classes at the moment who would like to make their own classroom museums. I can’t wait to get out and visit these classes! In the next few weeks I’ll be visiting Wallyford P7, Cockenzie … Continue reading →

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Does your class have questions about museums?

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Sarah Cowie

I now have a page dedicated to answering pupils’ questions about museums, or historical topics. Click on the page called ‘Pupils! Get in touch’ at the side of this blog and ask me a question by leaving a comment. What … Continue reading →

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Museums Things Going in Schools over East Lothian!

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Sarah Cowie

Hi all, It’s nearly the October holidays – can you believe it already?! I’ve been in to visit Pencaitland Primary this week to do a Victorian washday. It was fun but hectic! I thought I would show you some of … Continue reading →

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Museums are Go

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Sarah Cowie

Hi everyone, I’ve just realised that I can join in Edubuzz which is great news! I’m Museums Education Officer for the Council so I’m always out and about doing things with schools. We currently have 2 museums open – Prestongrange … Continue reading →

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