Pupils at a school in Glasgow have welcomed five fluffy ducklings into the world ahead of Easter Sunday.
Kelvinside Academy's P1 class showcased their loving nature as they took care of the ducklings after they hatched in an incubator last month.
They were able to enjoy a fortnight of 'pure joy' with their new classmates and had beaming smiles across their faces.
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Hatched during British Science Week, the ducklings were aptly called Belle (after Alexander Graham Bell), Wilbur (after Wilbur Wright), Pi (born on Pi Day), Wizzy, and Pluto.
The science-focused lessons encouraged the J1's to explore creativity, build confidence and expand their communication by forming connections with the little animals.
Throughout the project, pupils practised their reading, focusing on books including ‘Watch me grow, Farm Animals’ and ‘I wish that I had duck feet’. They were also taught the importance of taking care of the ducklings, and what they require for a safe, healthy and happy life.
A live webcam allowing pupils to keep an eye on overnight hatching activity was also enjoyed by hundreds of viewers from as far afield as Taiwan and Los Angeles.
Clare Sweeney, Head of Junior School at Kelvinside Academy, said: “Bringing ducklings back to Kelvinside Academy for a second year was eagerly anticipated after such a wonderful experience in 2022. It provides an invaluable opportunity to learn and develop through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
“The project allows pupils to experience everything from watching the ducklings grow, develop and enjoy their first swim to caring for them and building relationships with their temporary classmates. It’s a gift to offer children the chance to learn and engage with nature inside the classroom walls, and one we hope they will remember fondly in the future.”
The ducklings came from a farm in Northumberland and have now returned there to live happily ever after, with wings full of goodbye cards from their new friends at Kelvinside Academy.
P1 pupil Reeva Morris said: “We’ll miss them all so much. We gave them lots of cuddles and let them play in the water for the first time. I hope they have made lots of new friends back on the farm”.
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