Dundee Schools Take Part in Climate Ready Classrooms

Schools across the city participated in the Climate Ready Classrooms Programme. 

This week 14 classes have taken this step to enhance climate education and empower young people as agents of change. 

This initiative, delivered by Keep Scotland Beautiful, with Scottish Government support, engaged pupils from Primary 5 to 7 in a series of interactive workshops aimed at addressing the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis. 

The programme is designed to provide pupils with a comprehensive understanding of climate change, biodiversity, and climate justice. Through the online workshop and accompanying hands-on activities, students learned about the importance of sustainability and how they can act within their communities.  

Participating schools will also be provided with biodiversity and climate change-related book packs to extend learning beyond the event, helping to sustain the momentum of climate education and encourage students to continue exploring these critical topics. 

By involving multiple schools within Dundee, the programme fostered a sense of community and collective action among pupils. Additionally, teachers have received an opportunity to attend a professional learning session to enhance their understanding and delivery of sustainability topics. 

Council Leader Mark Flynn said: “As a council, we are committed to tackling climate change and reaching Net Zero carbon emissions by 2045. We need everyone across the city help to help us achieve this goal, and initiatives like this are key to ensuring our young people come on this journey with us.” 

Convener of Climate, Environment & Biodiversity Heather Anderson said: “We all have a role to play in tackling the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis. Educating our young people is vital to shaping a more sustainable future for the city, I hope they continue to learn more about this important subject and feel empowered to create change.” 

Convener of Children, Families and Communities Stewart Hunter said: “It’s great to see schools across the city using interactive ways to engage with the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis. We want our young people to learn about this important subject in a positive way and understand how they can make a difference.” 

Schools who participated in Climate Ready Classrooms for Primary: 

• St Joseph’s Primary School 

• Rowantree Primary School 

• Our Lady’s RC Primary School 

• Rosebank Primary School 

• Ancrum Road Primary School 

• Forthill Primary School