Award Winning SchoolHoly Child Primary School

Holy Child Primary School Generation Wild Experience

As part of the Guardians of the Wild programme, two P5 classes in our school embraced a wide range of outdoor and nature-based activities that deepened pupils’ connection to the environment and inspired real action.

We kicked things off with a barefoot walk and biscuit picnic in Alexandra Park, where we listened to birdsong, went on a leaf hunt, and even gave trees a hug. These experiences sparked joy and curiosity. Back at school, we planted herbs and wildflowers to attract pollinators and discussed how we could make our school more wildlife-friendly.

We took on the RSPB Wild Challenge Gold Award, which led to even more experiences of nature including “Wild Writing” and “Weather Wizards”. We contacted our local Men’s Shed, who kindly built us a bat box, and partnered with Currie Primary for a joint litter pick in our park raising awareness of the impact litter has on birds and wild life.

A highlight was our trip to Castle Espie. As an inner city urban school it was amazing to be so immersed in nature. The children were captivated by Ava’s story and became very motivated to earn their Wild Challenge badges. They uploaded photos and reflections to Seesaw, proudly sharing their achievements with classmates and families.

The enthusiasm grew so much that we even wrote a little song about our journey as Guardians of the Wild. We also awarded certificates in our end of year prizegiving assembly to all the children who earned their 10 badges, this helped spread awareness across the school.

Impact on the school:
The programme energised our approach to outdoor learning, strengthened community partnerships, and raised the profile of environmental education across the school.

Impact on pupils:
Children developed confidence, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility for the natural world. They took pride in earning badges and loved sharing their progress with peers and family.

Impact on families:
Parents became more engaged as children encouraged nature activities at home. Seesaw posts sparked conversations and inspired families to spend more time outdoors together.

In all, Guardians of the Wild has had a lasting, positive impact—connecting children to nature, strengthening community ties, and building a more environmentally aware school culture. We hope our school can continue to be a part of the programme in the future.