Climate Action Group takes root at Lyndon School with inspiring visit to Botanical Gardens
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The school, which is part of the Summit Learning Trust, ensured that the trip also explored multiple areas of the curriculum including Geography, Science, Religious Education (RE), Design and Technology, and PSHE. Topics such as photosynthesis, biomes, ecosystems, and the impact of climate change on plant and animal life were explored in-depth.
Learners engaged with a variety of hands-on activities, including an animal handling session where they learned about different species and how climate change affects their habitats. They also participated in a photosynthesis session, examining the adaptations plants have made in arid and semi-arid environments to survive.
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Hide AdThe experience enabled learners to take ownership of environmental issues, with Year 8, 9, and 10 groups already planning ways to promote climate action within the school community. Year 9s will focus on reducing waste and litter, using the trip’s insights to organise a school-wide litter pick and design promotional materials. Year 8s will promote Earth Day and encourage participation in Earth Hour, while also organising a taste-testing event to advocate for meat-free days. Year 10 will host a photography competition focused on protecting flora and fauna, using the photographs they took during the visit to raise awareness about conservation and the benefits of active travel.

Learners shared their reflections on the day’s activities, expressing how the visit helped bring their learning to life:
“I learnt that plants need the right temperature for them to grow, that’s why they are in the large glasshouses.”
“I found it interesting learning about the different plants and how they survive. It made it more relevant seeing them in the correct environment.”
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Hide Ad“We found out that chocolate might go extinct, and we’ll use this fact to push people to reduce their environmental impact.”
“Madagascar may end up underwater, which could kill tenrecs. We’ll use images of these animals to show the possible impacts to influence learners’ choices and consider their environmental impacts."
“We learned about plants and animals we hadn’t heard of and why we need them. We learnt about how they survive. The activities linked to Geography and Science.”
Head of School, Syreeta Kapswara said:
"The visit to the Botanical Gardens was a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn about the critical importance of protecting our environment. It’s inspiring to see them so engaged with climate action, and I’m proud of the creative ways they’re taking ownership of this global issue. They’re not just learning about sustainability—they’re actively contributing to it."