Hill View children plant trees to mark Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
11/05/2026
The school turned Sir David’s centenary into a lasting environmental legacy
Friday was Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday and Hill View Primary School chose a one of the focuses of the broadcaster, natural historian and environmental campaigner’s life to mark the milestone.
Every family at the school were presented with a young tree to plant at home in their garden. The school hopes the trees will grow alongside the children themselves, serving as a living reminder of responsibility, care and connection to nature.
Assistant Headteacher Becky Prinsloo said: “Throughout his career, Sir David Attenborough has repeatedly highlighted the crucial role trees play in tackling climate change, supporting wildlife and improving wellbeing. Inspired by this message, Hill View Primary School has turned his centenary into a lasting environmental legacy.”
On Friday 20 new trees were also planted in the school grounds – one for each class. Pupils learned about how trees support birds, insects and other wildlife, while also absorbing carbon from the atmosphere. The activity brought lessons from the classroom to life, linking science, geography and citizenship in a way that its hoped pupils will remember for years to come.
The trees were provided by Cool Canvas, a company which has worked on the school’s Early Years outdoor spaces during the last year.
Mrs Prinsloo added: “Staff at Hill View believe celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday is about more than marking a date; it is about passing on values. His gentle but urgent call to care for the Earth has resonated deeply with pupils, who have shown great enthusiasm and pride in taking action themselves. By linking global environmental issues with local, hands-on activities, the school hopes to inspire lifelong environmental awareness.”
Published: by the Banbury FM News Team
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