Talk in schools about pigeons

[T_T]

Does anyone know of a short Pigeon DVD that I could get hold of to gain the interest of some Primary/Junior school pupils. I have been asked to give a talk and an insight into our sport and what we're all about. I thought they would much rather look and listen to a 20min DVD than look and listen to me. Once the DVD has finised, I could then complete the lesson.

[just ask me]

there a few members after dong this sort of thing ill have a search and see what i can find

[OLDYELLOW]

i do believe kids like props visual aids so an old clock , a few fancy birds they can stroke and stuff better on you tube theres many videos unc liberations , and why not make yer own short video at home of your lofts and birds also a good video is car against pigeon off top gear

[THE FIFER]

Marathon in the sky m8 is very good

[frank-123]

Does anyone know of a short Pigeon DVD that I could get hold of to gain the interest of some Primary/Junior school pupils. I have been asked to give a talk and an insight into our sport and what we're all about. I thought they would much rather look and listen to a 20min DVD than look and listen to me. Once the DVD has finised, I could then complete the lesson.

 

talk to kelly tom on here he will keep you right

just to add i have done it twice they wont be interested in a 20 min video when you bring out white/red pigeons and some babies they are amazed

[Guest stb-]

talk to kelly tom on here he will keep you right

just to add i have done it twice they wont be interested in a 20 min video when you bring out white/red pigeons and some babies they are amazed

are you allowed birds in schools now , a few year back when my youngest were in primary the school said it was against the local authority rules to allow contact with so called disease carrying birds or mammals ,, dont know if that was to do with the bird flu thing but they were very anti

[OLDYELLOW]

are you allowed birds in schools now , a few year back when my youngest were in primary the school said it was against the local authority rules to allow contact with so called disease carrying birds or mammals ,, dont know if that was to do with the bird flu thing but they were very anti

It's comments like diseased birds that needs changing , I'd of given them a vets test result sheet all clear and show them that racing pigeons are nothing like the feral birds in towns

[Tony]

I did this few years ago the kids enjoyed it most of them wanted to have there picture taken holding young pigeons,then we did a lib at the end was great fun.

[THE FIFER]

used to do it a lot, and release white birds each year to open their sports day,

[Guest IB]

are you allowed birds in schools now , a few year back when my youngest were in primary the school said it was against the local authority rules to allow contact with so called disease carrying birds or mammals ,, dont know if that was to do with the bird flu thing but they were very anti

 

Vaguely remember something similar, school parties were stopped from visiting a Community farm in Ayrshire -for 'health' reasons. Because the children 'clapped' the animals the fear was this could spread e-coli. Owners were at pains to point out that they had hand-washing facilities there, that didn't matter, visits were stopped. Only last year we had the H1N1 flu pandemic and what was the advice to stop spread ? Basic hygiene - 'wash your hands'. Missed chance to introduce children to animals AND teach them basic hygiene.

[kelly tom]

I do 2 talks every year to the children about pigeons,year 3 and 4 we talk about the pigeons and the messages they carried,year 5 and 6 we talk about the pigeons in World War 2.I always take a few birds in and some sqeakers,i also take my Ets system in as the chilren are fascinated by the technology,after the talk i always release a basket of birds,the only dvd i have shown the kids is Valiant and that is usually shown by the teachers the next day.I work in the school and the head was talking about getting some chickens and i have convinced her to get a small loft from RV Woodraft and keep half a dozen young birds in it.The teachers and kids love to see live pigeons and are fascinated by them.

[OLDYELLOW]

Im sure R.P.R.A supply Info packs which could also be helpful if you contact them Usually a carrier bag with leaflets / info kids can take home

[kelly tom]

Oldyellow

You are right the RPRA supply loads of stuff free of charge,Karen James sent me pens,posters ,balloons and loads of other stuff to hand out to the children.When i first started the talks they were scheduled for half an hour but they went on that long that now we star at one oclock after lunch and finish at three fifteen when the school closes.The classes are now all called after birds eg Penguis,Eagles,Ravens and of course myself and the cleaning staff are the Pigeons,it great what a bit of PR can do for our image,this year i have entered 2 birds in the Emerald Classic one loft race so the teachers and kids will be following their progress.

[OLDYELLOW]

Oldyellow

You are right the RPRA supply loads of stuff free of charge,Karen James sent me pens,posters ,balloons and loads of other stuff to hand out to the children.When i first started the talks they were scheduled for half an hour but they went on that long that now we star at one oclock after lunch and finish at three fifteen when the school closes.The classes are now all called after birds eg Penguis,Eagles,Ravens and of course myself and the cleaning staff are the Pigeons,it great what a bit of PR can do for our image,this year i have entered 2 birds in the Emerald Classic one loft race so the teachers and kids will be following their progress.

Well done Tom , keep up the good work And don't forget the Kinglea One Loft Race For Schools as well run by Ian McCay

[Guest chad3646]

I do 2 talks every year to the children about pigeons,year 3 and 4 we talk about the pigeons and the messages they carried,year 5 and 6 we talk about the pigeons in World War 2.I always take a few birds in and some sqeakers,i also take my Ets system in as the chilren are fascinated by the technology,after the talk i always release a basket of birds,the only dvd i have shown the kids is Valiant and that is usually shown by the teachers the next day.I work in the school and the head was talking about getting some chickens and i have convinced her to get a small loft from RV Woodraft and keep half a dozen young birds in it.The teachers and kids love to see live pigeons and are fascinated by them.

 

 

keep up the good work tom

[kelly tom]

Cheers Jimmy

Its just a case of the Governors approving the small loft in their budget,i told the head that they would learn more and get more enjoyment out of keeping 6 young birds that they would keeping 6 chickens.

[OLDYELLOW]

Cheers Jimmy

Its just a case of the Governors approving the small loft in their budget,i told the head that they would learn more and get more enjoyment out of keeping 6 young birds that they would keeping 6 chickens.

have a sale on here get a few donations , a free loft would go down better than one they have to pay for

[T_T]

OK, Decided to take the real things along with me , birds, clock, ringer,etc and talk them through the messaging service through the war years up to ETS today. Could be an afternoon session. Still waitng for confirmation from the Head Mistress as to whether her Governors will allow the talk. Fingers crossed.

[OLDYELLOW]

OK, Decided to take the real things along with me , birds, clock, ringer,etc and talk them through the messaging service through the war years up to ETS today. Could be an afternoon session. Still waitng for confirmation from the Head Mistress as to whether her Governors will allow the talk. Fingers crossed.

well done

[Guest Owen]

I used to take a variety of animals and birds to the local Primary School complete with a sheet of tarpaulin to guard against accidents. The children used to love it and still talk about it 20 years later. These days it would require a Risk Assessment and I doubt if they (The Health and Satety Clowns) would allow it at all. Sad, because I reckon that the kids would gain a great deal from it.