Sustainable Celebrations
A School Project about celebrating sustainably – using less plastic, more natural materials, and connecting with nature.
Project Launch: A school trip to one of our nature reserves
What? A full day spent outdoors, connecting with nature and identifying wildlife. Pupils will complete nature inspired crafts. Our education session leaders will guide pupils to create a celebratory willow wreath, decorated with natural or biodegradable materials, and a decoration for their home, such as a bauble or garland of natural materials.
Where? A Sustainable Celebrations day can be at one of the following locations:
- Bickley Hall Farm, Malpas, north of Whitchurch
- Holly Bank House, Thornton-le-Moors, Ellesmere Port
- The Quinta, Swettenham, Congleton
We could alternatively come to your school site! We can achieve this where existing school grounds are suitable. Please speak to us about the best location for your group determined by their learning, physical needs and number.
When? This project can be ran in the lead up to any annual celebration such as Easter, Diwali, Ramadan or Christmas.
Our visit to you
At the end of your Sustainable Celebrations project, we want to come to you to celebrate all that you have learned! The Sustainable Celebrations closing visit will help pupils recognise how their actions can be nature friendly. We will look at different practices and decide which are sustainable, how they can be edited to make them wildlife and future friendly. We will lead the session in the school grounds, rebuild our campfire, craft with natural materials, and toast marshmallows to end the project.
National Curriculum Objectives that can be covered through this project:
KS1
- Identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats – the species will depend on the location chosen, season and weather!
- Identify a variety of everyday materials – identifying plastic, wood, and fabric.
- Recall and name different beliefs and practices, including festivals.
KS2
- Design innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups.
- Select from and use a wider range of materials and components according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities.
- Explore and use classification keys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things in their local and wider environment
- Team building and communication - practical steps to improve or support respectful relationships.
KS3 or out of school club
Do you have a KS3 group or out of school club looking to do this project with us? Contact us on the webform below and we can adapt the programme and objectives to suit your needs.
Costs
Launch Day
For a full day session (~9:30 - ~14:30) = £300* for up to 30 pupils. Additional pupils are charged at £8 per pupil up to 45 pupils.
Our visit to you
For a half-day session at your school = £150*
*these prices are based on delivery to a class of 25 to 30 children. We aim to keep these prices up to date, however, these costs are approximate and may fluctuate on enquiry based on numbers, location and funding opportunities available.
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Contact
For more information contact Stacey Fox sfox@cheshirewt.org.uk or ring 01948 820728.