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International Justice for Animals week

During the week when our pupils visited our partner school in Elblag, Poland, St Thomas’ held a whole-school activity titled International Justice for Animals Week, centred on the NATRE Spirited Arts competition question: “Do all animals belong to God?” This project encouraged pupils across all year groups to explore relationships with animals through cultural and religious perspectives, connecting learning at both schools.

 

Each year group focused on a theme:

Year 1 explored birds and their role in local environments.

Year 2 studied nocturnal animals and their adaptations.

Year 3 considered pets and care responsibilities.

Year 4 learned about the seals at Donna Nook and conservation issues.

Year 5 examined animals through the Hindu principle of Ahimsa (non-violence), comparing animal life in Boston and Elblag.

Year 6 explored Islamic teachings on animal stewardship.

 

Pupils carried out surveys on animal welfare and human impact in both communities, learning about sustainability and environmental challenges affecting local wildlife and pets. This cross-curricular project integrated religious education, geography, science, and art, fostering empathy, global awareness, and critical thinking. The activity links strongly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially: SDG 15 (Life on Land), promoting conservation of local wildlife such as birds, seals, and nocturnal animals; SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), raising awareness of human impacts on habitats; SDG 4 (Quality Education), supporting global citizenship through cultural respect and environmental stewardship. A highlight was pupils’ creation of posters advocating bird protection with slogans like “Put a bell on your cat.”

These posters were translated into Polish and included in a brochure for new housing developments in Boston, enhancing community awareness. The partner school shared their work on owls and habitats, enabling a meaningful exchange and shared concern for animal welfare. This activity deepened pupils’ understanding of animal justice, sustainability, and cultural diversity, while strengthening the partnership between St Thomas’ and the school in Elblag through collaborative learning and shared projects.

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