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Prevention through Education
In partnership with
New FREE school workshops!
03000 999 999
scottishspca.org
Scottish SPCA
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Scottish SPCA) is Scotland’s
animal welfare charity. We receive no government funding and rely on public donations to
continue vital work rescuing, rehabilitating, rehoming and releasing Scotland’s animals.
Our Partnership
We’ve teamed up with Robo Wunderkind, an Austrian edtech company, and will be introducing
Caitlyn the chicken, Oscar the owl, Rhu the rabbit and Campbell the cat to schools across Scotland.
Robo Wunderkind are the developers of the world’s easiest and most intuitive modular robotics
kit and software platform that helps children understand the fundamentals of coding and
engineering. They provide a solid educational approach to robotics and coding that has enabled
schools in 15 countries to successfully implement the STEM curriculum into their classrooms.
Scottish SPCA 2019 workshops
A choice of FREE age specific, cross curricular workshops for all ages
Encourages pupils to take an active role in their local community
Unique introduction to robotics for P4-7 pupils with key links to the STEM curriculum
New programme for secondary pupils that develops critical thinking, analysing and
debating skills and highlights career opportunities
Links with the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence
Literacy and numeracy skills encouraged throughout all workshops
Full curriculum links details can be found by visiting scottishspca.org/education
Our Prevention through Education programme does make a difference
Through collaborative work with the University of Edinburgh, we know that our programme has
a significant impact on pupils’ knowledge about animals and their welfare needs and on pupils’
beliefs that animals have feelings. This leads to more compassionate and empathetic
behaviours towards animals and in turn towards others in the community.
P1-3 can take part in a FREE informal chat or use our new resource pack... Rabbit Rescuers (P1 – 3) Rabbit Rescuers encourages children to think about an animal’s needs and feelings. Pupils can take part in an informal chat led by the Scottish SPCA or engage in a teacher led workshop with full resources provided, including Benjamin and Flopsy, our fluffy mechanical rabbits. P4-7 can choose from the following FREE workshops... ‘Pawsitive’ Pets (P4 – 7) Farm Life (P4 – 7) Go Wild (P4 – 7) Campbell the cat or Rhu the Caitlyn the chicken will help Oscar the owl will help pupils rabbit will take pupils on a pupils understand the world of open the doors to the Scottish journey through the Scottish robotics and coding. Together SPCA’s National Wildlife SPCA’s animal rescue and they will learn how to build Rescue Centre. Through rehoming centres. Groups will a successful farm through learning how to code Oscar, compete to build their centres, answering trivia questions and pupils will learn amazing facts code and learn what pets like exchanging their winnings for about the diverse wildlife we Campbell or Rhu need and livestock. Which team will put have in Scotland, their biology, discover the variety of animals the best strategies in place and the environment they live in, that live in our communities. run a successful farm? and how clever they really are. Building robotic animals and coding them to move and make sounds is a unique way to encourage children to recognise that live animals are actually born with these ‘in-built’ sensors. It is also important we are aware of their senses when interacting with them, not only through rehabilitation at the Scottish SPCA but also in our homes and communities. S3 and S4 can participate in the following FREE workshop... Animal Advocates (S3 and S4) Pupils are given the opportunity to investigate and analyse a real Scottish SPCA case. They can take on the roles of a Sheriff, Procurator Fiscal, Scottish SPCA inspector, Defence Lawyer or Vet. Animal Advocates gives an insight into the challenges of tackling animal cruelty and provides opportunities to discuss careers in the field of animal welfare. To book or enquire please contact education@scottishspca.org or 03000 999 999 option 5
Testimonials
Never disappointed by the
Scottish SPCA visits and workshops.
Cornhill Primary, Aberdeen
Fabulous, fun and surprising how
much children didn't know that you
assume they would. Perfect!
Very well delivered - Thank you!
Hayocks Primary, North Ayrshire
The standard of the workshop was
excellent and the Scottish SPCA
Education Officer was clear with all
instructions and had an excellent
presence which children responded well
to. The pupils all enjoyed the games
and videos. The video was clear
and engaging with a clear message.
Langloan Primary, North Lanarkshire
Very interactive with the games.
Children said it was fun and they learned
lots. We really enjoyed the visit and found
it very informative. Thank you.
Newtyle Primary, Angus
Very proactive. All children
were engaged. Children enjoyed the
games. Super idea to come round
to talk to schools.
Rothes Primary, Moray
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