{"id":6111,"date":"2026-03-25T10:13:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=6111"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:13:11","slug":"%f0%9f%8c%bf-creighton-carbon-workshop-exploring-our-local-ecosystem-%f0%9f%8c%bf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=6111","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf3f Creighton Carbon Workshop \u2013 Exploring Our Local Ecosystem \ud83c\udf3f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our P5\u20137 pupils recently enjoyed a fantastic visit from the Creighton Carbon Centre, who delivered an engaging and hands-on workshop all about ecosystems and biodiversity. \ud83c\udf0d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session began in the classroom, where pupils learned about what an ecosystem is and why biodiversity is so important. They explored how plants, animals, insects and fungi all play a role in keeping environments healthy and balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After this, the learning moved outdoors as pupils took part in a walk around our school ground<strong>s<\/strong> to explore our very own local environment. It was wonderful to see how curious and observant everyone was as they searched for different examples of life around them. \ud83c\udf31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pupils looked closely for plants, flowers and fungi, identifying what they could and discussing what they noticed. One of the highlights of the day was using magnifying tubs to gently catch and observe insects. Pupils handled this carefully and respectfully, taking time to study the tiny creatures before returning them safely to their habitats. \ud83d\udc1e\ud83d\udd0d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The workshop was a fantastic opportunity to bring learning to life, helping pupils see that biodiversity isn\u2019t just something far away &#8211; it exists right here in our own school grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A huge thank you to the Creighton Carbon Centre for delivering such an informative and enjoyable session. Our pupils were fully engaged throughout and showed great enthusiasm, respect and curiosity. \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0d <strong>UNCRC Links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Article 29:<\/strong> Education should develop respect for the natural environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 31:<\/strong> Every child has the right to explore and learn through play and outdoor experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf31 <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SDG 13:<\/strong> Climate Action \u2013 understanding environmental impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDG 15:<\/strong> Life on Land \u2013 learning about ecosystems and biodiversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc9a <strong>SHANARRI Indicators<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Active:<\/strong> Learning outdoors through exploration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Achieving:<\/strong> Developing knowledge of ecosystems and biodiversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Responsible:<\/strong> Respecting living things and the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Meta-skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Curiosity:<\/strong> Exploring and asking questions about the natural world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sense-making:<\/strong> Understanding how ecosystems work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focusing:<\/strong> Observing carefully and recording findings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f <strong>The Four Capacities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Successful Learners:<\/strong> Developing knowledge through real-life experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Responsible Citizens:<\/strong> Understanding the importance of caring for the environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effective Contributors:<\/strong> Working together to explore and share findings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u271d\ufe0f <strong>Strands of Faith<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Signs of God:<\/strong> Recognising the beauty and wonder of creation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reign of God:<\/strong> Caring for the world and living things around us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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