Pupils Explore Ulster Scots Language and Culture Together

The workshop introduced children to everyday Ulster‑Scots vocabulary through stories, games, and interactive activities. Laughter filled the room as pupils practised new words, compared them with familiar English phrases, and discovered the rich heritage behind the language.

Shirlie from the Ulster‑Scots Agency guided the session, helping pupils understand how language reflects culture, identity, and community. Teachers from both schools praised the hands‑on approach, noting how quickly pupils engaged with the session.  

Following the language activities, the children turned their attention to art, working in mixed‑school groups to design individual fabric squares. Each piece was inspired by Ulster‑Scots themes—traditional patterns, local symbols, and words they had learned during the session.  These squares will be stitched together to create a shared quilt, symbolising friendship, collaboration, and the weaving together of two school communities. Teachers said the quilt will serve as a lasting reminder of the pupils’ joint learning journey.

PEACEPLUS ASPIRE (Advancing Shared Partnerships through Inclusive Relationships in Education) is led by the Education Authority (EA), alongside Léargas, Early Years- the organisation for young children, National Childhood Network (NCN) and the Fermanagh Trust. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). It aims to provide direct and sustained contact between children and young people from all backgrounds.