Medwyn the Mole launches website
Medwyn the Mole Detective is launching his new museum website for schools in Carmarthenshire later this month. The launch will take place at the County Museum in Abergwili on Tuesday, October 18, from 4.30pm to 6pm. The event will provide teachers with an opportunity to learn about the museum’s new service for schools. It includes an innovative bilingual teacher-led visit to the Museum which not only provides an opportunity for children to see historical artefacts but also to handle artefacts from periods covering Roman Times to World War II. By solving Medwyn the Mole’s historical detective puzzles, children develop thinking skills and learn to interpret the information they gather in a fun way. Children also have the chance to investigate local history in order to help learn and understand the factors that have shaped Wales today. Meidrim Community Primary School, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llangadog and Dafen Primary School in Llanelli were invited to pilot the new teacher-led visit. The...