Yesterday, PUSCPS was very lucky to receive a visit from the ‘Wild About Scotland’ bus. This bus is run by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and is sponsored by the Clydesdale Bank. The bus provides ‘hands-on’ learning opportunities about Scotland’s wildlife and is staffed by a team of education officers from Edinburgh Zoo. P4-7 were treated to a workshop on Scotland’s Endangered Animals and the threats to their existence. Children learned about the re-introduction of beavers to Scotland and how they were killed in the past for their beautiful coats. Children got to feel a real beaver skin which was very thick, soft and warm. There was a model wildcat on-board to view and children enjoyed learning about this precious species that is unique to Scotland. Children are more aware of how the activities of man can have an impact on wildlife and its conservation. Children in the afternoon Nursery session were treated to an interactive story and puppet-show about Polly the Puffin, through which, they learned more about this native bird.
Many thanks to Edinburgh Zoo for providing such a wonderful opportunity for our children. They all had a great day!
Miss Baillie
that was fun 😀
Thank you for having us!
We had a really good time too and all the pupils were fantastic!
See you again soon!
Jamie & Lindsay