S2 and S3 Business Management had a great lesson outside today for #OutdoorClassroomDay . We did some revision games with S3 and team building exercises with S2 who have been learning about Assessment Centres. #learningforsustainability Saint Ninian's SNHS LfS

P6 had another fantastic meet with their partner school in China. They shared their research into the carbon cycle. We learnt more about Chinese traditions, how to make dumplings 🥟 and had a very special calligraphy tutorial #EcoLearningPartners Confucius Institute for Scotland’s Schools Danestone Primary

We were delighted to be part of the Dumfries and Galloway Learning for Sustainability Conference this week.

Find out more about it 👉 bit.ly/3BCSIdR

#fairtrade #sustainability #learningforsustainability

Education, Dumfries & Galloway Council @DGFairtrade

Did you know that honey bees do a waggle dance to send messages to the other news about pollen , nectar and water ? 🐝 Education, Dumfries & Galloway Council #learningforsustainability #palnackieprimary

We are having fun in textiles while preparing old t-shirts to make our own yarn. A big thanks to Mr S and his wife for his donating t-shirts for our sustainability project. #learningforsustainability #learningisfun

We shared information on Learning for Sustainability and gave hints and tips to families on how to grow tomatoes, herbs and peppers etc. #learningforsustainability

Don’t miss this @wiwtkpodcast episode on how to enhance student learning through cultural exposure. bit.ly/3oySeSX

Sensory play - World Bee Day
The children in Busy Bees room had the opportunity to make honey playdough this afternoon. Language used included, sticky, messy, bees and spoon.
#learningforsustainability

Yummy Honey
Celebrating, World Bee day, the Busy Bee room had toast and honey for snack. Every one of the children this morning finished their toast. Thank you bees for making delicious honey.
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Today we also looked at a book about bees. We learned a bit about what they are and what they do. We talked about the colours of them, the noise they make and how they take pollen from flowers to make honey. #learningforsustainability

It's #OutdoorClassroomDay and we're delighted to support the worldwide drive to make #outdoorlearning more accessible. Read more about our ongoing work with schools across SW Scotland in the feature below.

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#UNESCOBiosphere #LearningforSustainability

Teachers! Join us, The General Teaching Council for Scotland & Alison Henderson North Ayrshire Council on 25 May for our next #LearningforSustainability Connect session. We'll be sharing & celebrating teaching & learning approaches that help to embed LfS across everyday learning. Book your place: tinyurl.com/4c5bwn57

A sunset and a sunrise for P5 pupils from Dirleton Primary School The pupils are exploring and appreciating their local area on foot and experiencing a night Under the Stars. #outdoorlearning #learningforsustainability

Out of 3 t-shirts learners created 44 metres of cotton yarn!  They then became absorbed in crafting by handknitting.  Handknitting can be a relaxing activity that can support health and well being. #enterprise #skills #learningforsustainability

Teachers! Join us, The General Teaching Council for Scotland & Alison Henderson North Ayrshire Council on 25 May at 16:00 for our next #LearningforSustainability Connect session. We'll be sharing & celebrating teaching & learning approaches that embed LfS across everyday learning. Book your place: tinyurl.com/4c5bwn57

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Butterflies in the Busy Bee room
Our first butterfly has emerged. Some children were curious and pointed to it, saying ‘butterfly’. It had been in it’s cocoon for 9 days. It will be released soon to fly and pollinate flowers.
#learningforsustainability

Such great work going on with our Scottish and Chinese primary #EcoLearningPartners linking up to share cultures and learn about climate action! ♻️😍🍃

#EcoLanguageLearners
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It was wonderful to welcome all 38 international students from CAStrips to join us for a day of invasive species clearance on Corstorphine Hill. #climatechange #teamwork #outdoorlearning #sustainability #learningforsustainability #Edinburgh #lovenaturewithgreenteam

World Bee Day
Raising awareness of the importance of bees, their contribution to sustainable development and their threat of extinction. More info at: un.org
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Today in the Rainbow Room we planted some wildflower seeds. We talked about when these flowers grow they will attract bees and butterflies to our garden. We planted them in the soil and watered them with some water. #learningforsustainability

S2 have looked at what technologies of the future might look at. They have chosen an issue that they would like to address and worked had to create their own design for a technology that might have a positive impact on our environment. Well done S2! #learningforsustainability

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World Bee Day
The children in the Busy Bee room made Honey Play dough. They mixed the ingredients together, using some sticky honey. They pulled, prodded, rolled and squeezed the mixture. Language used included, yellow, bee, buzz, pat and pull.
#learningforsustainability