GCSE English Literature Lecture Series
GCSE Overview
These lectures address the CCEA specification and focus on Seamus Heaney’s poems which feature in the anthologies ‘Relationships’, ‘Identity’ and ‘Conflict’. A comparative analysis with the work of other poets will draw out key themes and literary devices.
2025/26 dates for GCSE English Literature Lecture Series with Mrs Shelagh O’Brien
| Tue 23 Sep | GCSE Conflict | Mrs Shelagh O’Brien |
| Wed 24 Sep | GCSE Relationships | Mrs Shelagh O’Brien |
| Thu 25 Sep | GCSE Identity | Mrs Shelagh O’Brien |
| Tue 30 Sep | GCSE Conflict | Mrs Shelagh O’Brien |
| Tue 27 Jan | GCSE Conflict | Mrs Shelagh O’Brien |
| Thu 29 Jan | GCSE Identity | Mrs Shelagh O’Brien |
| Tue 3 Feb | GCSE Conflict | Mrs Shelagh O’Brien |
| Thu 5 Feb | GCSE Relationships | Mrs Shelagh O’Brien |
| Wed 29 Apr | GCSE Conflict | Mrs Shelagh O’Brien |
Timetable:
10.00: Take seats in Helicon Theatre for GCSE Lecture
11.00: Nobel Prize film
11.15: Break
11.30: Exhibition Tour
13.00: Rooms provided for packed lunches.
Due to the demand for places on these days, we require at least 7 days’ notice to avoid a cancellation fee. Less than 7 days’ notice will result in a 25% cancellation fee.
Booking Information
Arrival Time
10am
Departure Time
2pm
Price:
£7 per pupil (includes exhibition tour)
Your booking will be confirmed when the completed Booking Form has been returned to our Education Officer. Please state if there are any pupils with additional learning needs, access requirements or food allergies.
Pupils should bring writing materials.
There is no charge for school staff.
A great day! The programme was engaging, interactive and very well-paced. Thank you for having us!
Bangor Academy
What a super informative and hands on ‘experience’! Pupils engaged fully- facilitators were fantastic. Thank you!
Loreto and St. Joseph’s, Coleraine
Excellent experience for all pupils. Staff were phenomenal. Very helpful, very easy and well thought through experience
St Patrick’s Keady
An absolutely wonderful day out- the staff, the activities, the exhibition- all superb!
Saintfield High School
Excellent experience! Very personable and professional staff. Outstanding lecture! We will be back
St Patrick College, Banbridge
Lecture was really excellent- wonderfully pitched- students were really impressed
Methodist College
Excellent from start to finish. Keep Going!
Assumption Grammar School
The venue itself is inspiring – students are immersed in a celebration of poetry and, in particular, words! The visual impact of the displays is highly effective and educational. The environment has given us so many ideas for our own display boards and our plans for our new library design. We are keen to improve our students’ awareness of other environments and to provide experiences that enhance motivation for learning and the visit to the ‘HomePlace’ fulfils this goal! Our students really enjoyed the space and the chance to enjoy refreshments. Staff were so kind and encouraging.
St Joseph’s, Belfast
Book an Educational visit to
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
If you would like to arrange a visit to HomePlace for your pupils or if you have questions about visiting, please fill out the form below and a member of our team will be in touch.
