At Thatcham Park, Earth Day provides a valuable opportunity for pupils to reflect on their responsibility to care for the world around them. Each year, pupils take part in meaningful, hands-on activities that help them to understand how small actions can contribute to a healthier, more sustainable environment.

As part of our Earth Day celebrations, pupils across the school engaged in a range of creative and purposeful activities. Younger pupils explored the natural environment through walks around the school grounds, gathering materials to create bug hotels that provide safe habitats for wildlife. Other pupils made bird feeders using a variety of seeds, helping to support local bird populations beyond the school. Older pupils created seed bombs using wildflower seeds, which were planted around the school grounds to encourage the growth of flowers that attract bees and butterflies.

These experiences helped pupils to develop a deeper understanding of the importance of caring for creation. They also encouraged pupils to reflect on their own actions, considering practical ways they can make a difference, such as reducing waste, conserving resources and being mindful of the environment in their daily lives. 

This work is rooted in our vision of encouraging one another and building each other up. By taking part in Earth Day, pupils learn that they have both the responsibility and the power to make a positive contribution to the world around them. Through this, they grow in respect for creation, develop a sense of stewardship and begin to recognise their role in shaping a more sustainable future for their community and beyond.