Community & Education Programme
Collectively, 40 schools and community groups joined our Community and Education Programme, sponsored by Worcester BID.
Each one ‘adopted’ a penguin chick, which they uniquely designed to represent their community values and beliefs.
This has been an incredible opportunity to engage and educate pupils and young people from across Worcestershire and in a way that aligns with the curriculum framework.
The great Waddle of Worcester learning programme has also been a chance for schools and community groups to explore a variety of topics including conservation, well-being, diversity, supporting others, fundraising and a host of penguin themed activities, as well as expression through art and creativity.
Huge thanks to the team at West Midlands Safari Park for their involvement in creating the Learning Resource Pack and hosting our inspiration sessions earlier on in the year!
Our wonderful huddle of penguin chicks will be displayed throughout Crowngate Shopping Centre and selected city centre businesses.
At the end of the Trail and Farewell events, the chicks will return to the schools and groups who created them, as a lasting legacy of their involvement in the waddle.
FAQs – Schools & Community Groups
What is the Community and Education Programme?
Integral to the main event is the Community & Education Programme, which opened to all schools and community groups in Worcestershire in September 2023. We invited schools, youth clubs, community groups and children’s services to get involved and share the amazing experience of the great Waddle of Worcester.
Penguin chick sculptures accompany our great big penguins, exhibited in clusters within Crowngate Shopping Centre and selected shops within the city. The nestlings complement and add value to the main great Waddle art trail, showcasing the creativity of groups within our community.
Once the waddle has drawn to a close, the colourful sculptures will be returned to their creators as a permanent legacy.
How does my school/ community group take part in the waddle?
Whilst our education programme has closed, you can still get your school or community group involved in the waddle.
We have various events taking place through to October 2024. See our Events page for more information.
There is also an opportunity to bulk order Paint your Own Penguin packs. Individually packaged miniature ceramic penguins come with mini pots of paint and a brush – everything you need to create your own mini-masterpiece.
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