As part of our Attenborough Day celebrations, Class 4 spent a wonderful morning exploring Hursley Park and discovering how green spaces can be developed to support biodiversity.

The children were treated to a fascinating tour led by local resident Alisa Attenborough (yes, a distant relative of Sir David Attenborough himself!). Armed with school iPads, they photographed the plants and wildlife they spotted along the way. The results were truly stunning, capturing the beauty of nature and showing just how carefully the children observed the world around them.

  Back at school, the children created their own photography gallery and enjoyed admiring each other’s work. They also watched footage from Hursley Park’s wildlife cameras, spotting foxes, mice and even a badger.

Using everything they had learnt, Class 4 then began thinking about how we could improve our own school grounds to encourage more wildlife and create even richer outdoor learning spaces.

We were especially proud of how well-behaved, respectful and engaged the children were throughout the visit. Alisa Attenborough and local walkers took the time to comment on what a credit they were to the school. Their enthusiasm, curiosity and excellent manners made us incredibly proud.

A huge thank you to Alisa for sharing her knowledge and inspiring the children to look more closely at the natural world around them.