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Green-fingered pupils surpass goal of planting 900 trees for school’s 900th anniversary
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o mark The High School of Glasgow’s 900th anniversary, children from the Junior School and Senior School Eco Committees put together a plan to plant 900 trees to create a lasting legacy and benefit the City of Glasgow, whose name
derives from the Gaelic for ‘dear green place’. Pupils headed to the Cathkin Braes in the south of the city and swapped jotters and iPads for spades and saplings. Part of a Glasgow City Council initiative to protect the varied wildlife that live and nest across the grassland and marshes, children planted hedgerows of holly, blackthorn and hawthorn.
Across a two day period, with the guidance of a number of mentors from Glasgow City Council’s Community Woodlands, Greenspace and Biodiversity project and The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), some 200 pupils from Senior 2, Transitus (Primary 7) and Junior 5 (Primary 5), displayed true teamwork to plant an impressive 3600 trees, four multiples of 900.
Immersed in fresh air and surrounded by nature, children discovered the reasons why planting these particular species are excellent for encouraging biodiversity in the area. Growing up to 1.5m in height in the next five years, the hedgerows will attract many birds and insects. The hedgerows themselves are being consciously planted in such a
way that they will discourage dogs from charging across the marsh and disrupting wildlife nesting, ensuring walkers protect the delicate ecosystem and allow it to thrive.
Cathkin Braes Country Park covers 493 acres and reaches 200 metres above sea level, the highest point in Glasgow. It’s renowned for its panoramic views over the city and across to the Campsie Fells. The natural environment is excellent for environmental study and children witnessed a whole host of species on the day including frogs, kites, kestrels and herons, among others.
Kenneth Robertson, Head of Senior School at The High School of Glasgow, said: “We are incredibly proud of what the children were able to accomplish across a two day period of planting. Our initial ambition was to plant 900 trees and they’ve far surpassed that planting 3600! We now wish to plant multiples of 900 trees and are looking for other areas of Glasgow where we can support initiatives such as the one run by Glasgow City Council and volunteers from TCV. We are keen to get even more Junior School and Senior School year groups involved in this legacy project.
“Planting trees in the city that our School has been a part of since its earliest days feels like the perfect tribute to the city itself. Seeing the children get stuck in and give it their all was very special and perfectly sums up what the joy of learning at the High School is all about: children learnt lots and had fun while doing so, it’s a day many will remember for a long time. In years to come, they can revisit the Cathkin Braes, see the difference their hard work made and feel proud of what they helped to create.”
https://www.highschoolofglasgow.co.uk
Discovery Education Launches 2024 DoodleLearning Spring Challenge
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Education, the worldwide edtech leader whose resources ignite student curiosity and drive engagement in learning today announced the launch
of a new digital learning challenge which helps parents and teachers boost children’s skills in maths and English. The DoodleLearning Spring Challenge encourages children to practise maths and English for just a few minutes each day using Doodle’s innovative learning apps.
Part of the Discovery Education family of services, DoodleMaths and DoodleEnglish are designed to be used ‘little and often’, both at home and in the classroom. Through the latest advances in educational technology, the apps transform learning into a fun, rewarding adventure that builds confidence.
Last year’s Spring Challenge was the most successful ever, with over 16,000 pupils from 600 UK primary schools taking part! The 2024 challenge runs from 1st April to 30th April, making it ideal for encouraging learning during the Easter school holidays. Discovery Education is giving parents a 2 week free trial of DoodleMaths and DoodleEnglish between 18th March and 30th April 2024. Parents can sign up at :
https://doodlelearning.com/challenge- promotion using the code: SPRING_2WEEKS.
Schools that don’t already subscribe to DoodleLearning can also take part by visiting
teachers.doodlelearning.com/schools-book-consultat The DoodleLearning Spring Challenge gives children a personalised learning programme designed to make learning fun, and every child who completes it by reaching their target will receive a special enamel pin
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www.education-today.co.uk April 2024 badge and certificate.
Paul Lipman Product Director at Discovery Education said: “We’re delighted to give parents a free trial of our award-winning Doodle apps as part of our Spring Learning Challenge. Doodle is proven to boost attainment when used for just 10 minutes a day, making it perfect for extending learning beyond the classroom.”
Designed to be used for just 10 minutes a day, Discovery Education’s DoodleMaths and DoodleEnglish use the latest advances in learning and motivational psychology to raise attainment and boost confidence in maths and English. Giving children a personalised learning programme tailored to their needs, the apps are proven to boost confidence and ability. Filled with thousands of interactive exercises, they explore numeracy and literacy in a fun, approachable way, giving children core skills they can use in the classroom and beyond.
www.doodlelearning.com
www.discoveryeducation.co.uk
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