Hans Price students celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s birthday
Students at Hans Price Academy have been celebrating the 100th birthday of legendary conservationist Sir David Attenborough through a range of activities across our curriculum.
Year 7 students went hunting with some dangerous predators as they entered the natural world through a VR experience.
Year 8 students planted 100 bulbs which were kindly donated by nearby Hutton Garden Centre.
Students in Year 9 baked 100 birthday celebration cupcakes. These were then sold to raise £100 which will be donated to Secret World Wildlife Rescue.
Students across KS3 have put themselves in Sir David Attenborough’s shoes, writing a dialogue for a muted nature clip. Other students sketched Aztec themed wildlife in art, took part in a 100 species scavenger hunt across the academy site and some students even had their birthday card design sent to Sir David Attenborough himself.
The week culminated in all students in Year 7 through to Year 10 taking part in The Big Watch. Students were transported to the natural world, captivated by David Attenborough’s narration of Our Planet.
Head of Science, Alex Macaulay said “David Attenborough is a national treasure and a grandfather figure for several generations. He has enriched our lives with life, influenced the way we teach and the way our students see the world around them. His work has been inspiring, sparking curiosity and teaching us to not only appreciate the natural world but also protect the world around us.
“It’s been amazing to expose students to the natural world, using David Attenborough’s birthday as an opportunity to raise the profile of science. The science team are so passionate and I know their work this week has inspired many of our students.
“I’m so proud of the students for fully immersing themselves in the celebrations. They left the building on Friday afternoon talking about science and David Attenborough which is a huge win. They have been curious and now understand how important it is to appreciate as well as protect the natural world around us.”
