Educational Programme for Schools

Wholesome Gozo with an educative twist!

▪  What do face cream, rust proofing and shoe polish have in common?

▪  What is the difference between a sheep and a goat?

▪  How long does a sheep's pregnancy last?

▪  How much milk does a sheep produce per day?

▪  How does the taste of a sheep's and goat's milk differ?

▪  What do sheep eat?

▪  How long does it take to make 'gbejniet'?

▪  Have you ever tried?

▪  Would you like to?

Well, this programme 'wholesome Gozo with an educative twist' is ideal for you.

Programme:

We suggest that if your class is coming from the mainland (Malta),

you take the 09.00 ferry from Cirkewwa to Mgarr, Gozo and take

the 14.15 ferry back.

09.00 Ferry from Cirkewwa to Gozo

09.30 Meeting Ager Foundation Personnel
10.00 Welcome tea/coffee with host family on the farm
10.30 Milking the sheep and feeding animals
12.00 Authentic lunch with host family (home-made pasta)
13:00 Cheese making and Shearing of sheep
14:15 Departure from Mgarr Harbour to Malta

Price:

All this for Euro 8.15 per student (including taxes), minimum number of pupils is 20, maximum 25 per event, Accompanying 2 Teachers/Adults free.

Transport to and from Mgarr harbour may be arranged as an optional extra.

How to make your booking:

Do not hesitate to contact us for further details and information about availability. We advice an advanced booking.

You can book via e-mail or telephone indicating the number of participants (Teachers/adults and children), the age of the children and the preferred day/s. We will do our best to see if any of our host families are available on the date/s of your choice.

If any of the children prefers a vegetarian meal, please let us know to arrange this as well.

It is advisable to wear comfortable clothing and footwear.

For more information on this and other services offered by the  Ager Foundation

email  info@agerfoundation.com

or phone Victor on +356 7901 7017

or Miriam on +356 9980 6099

or Tel/Fax on +356 21564378

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