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Pupil Engagement

Outputs Target Total

Number of primary classes attending a pupil workshop (not including 450 717
the National Eco Committee)

Number of secondary/SEN/PRU classes attending a pupil workshop 20 20
(not including the Senior Eco Committee)
Number of schools attending a National/ Senior Eco Committee Event 80 85

Our pupil workshops have been successful this digital content that included future weather
year; we had excellent numbers of schools reports and future adverts. Climate change was
attending, with many schools returning regularly a key theme throughout the week and how, by
for different sessions. picturing the future that we would like to live in,
Our workshops have covered a range of topics we can work to create that more positive image

(see overview of sessions delivered below) and instead of being scared by negative stories and
we always place a strong emphasis on what we media coverage.
can do as individuals, schools, and communities,
and share practical ideas that schools can Each day had a live guest to interview (in both
implement. the English and the Welsh sessions), which
the pupils engaged incredibly well with. They
Plantlife Cymru Collaboration enjoyed speaking to a member of the Icelandic
Eco-Schools Wales collaborated with Plantlife parliament, a renowned Playwright, a Wildlife
Cymru to deliver virtual pupil workshops photographer, a member of Welsh Government
supporting their ‘Every Flower Counts’ Campaign. and many more. This aspect was so well received
Pupils explored: how important wildflowers are; that we have looked to include a live guest in

the positive impact that having no mow areas in subsequent workshops.
school has on biodiversity; and how simple
actions can have a significant impact in
helping tackle the nature emergency. “After thinking about our future with

EcoSchoolsWales @GALWAD22 Christ the King
GALWAD Primary are spreading a positive message!
As part of the GALWAD event, a ‘Week in the We know IT IS OUR FUTURE we can make the
Future’ consisted of a series of live lessons change. We know what we want 2052 to look
and activities for pupils aged 7-11, co- like.”

created and co-designed with Eco-Schools
Wales. - Christ the King Catholic Primary School,
Cardiff
The lessons encouraged pupils to explore
and question what the future will mean for
their schools, their communities, and their
lives. Live lessons involved interactive activities
for pupils and glimpses into the future through

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