The Scottish Qualifications Authority and Scottish Business in the Community’s inspirational new competition asks young people to develop a piece of creative work that clearly shows their vision of our future – Scotland 2050.

Ideas can be developed in four broad categories:

• Education and Training
• Leisure, Life and Style
• Transport and Travel
• Work and Careers.

All entrants have to do to enter is develop a scientific project or piece of creative work that shows their vision for Scotland 2050

At St Andrews Botanic Garden school we provide a programme of inspirational learning for schools, families and adults. The focus is on plants, nature, biodiversity and the environment.

The Garden provides a beautiful setting in which to experience the natural environment and we use it as a learning resource to meet a broad range of learning outcomes from a Curriculum for Excellence in Science, Social Studies, Health and Wellbeing, Literacy and Numeracy.

Children experience native tree trails, pond dipping, nature surveys, jungle explorers, desert detectives, grow your own, feast for the senses, minibeast hunts, busy bees, Friendly Wood Scavenger Trails, Outdoor art activities and many more. To support the new curriculum we have expanded our activities to include Tree-mendous Maths this year.

We also run a Gardening Club and a Wildlife Club for children and have a fantastic range of adult workshops including willow weaving, herbs, composting, orchids, art classes and many more.

We are continuing to develop our programme and are running an Easter Club for children and taking part in the National Science and Engineering week beginning 9th March.

Education Officer Nikki Macdonald