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BackgroundBeyond the Panda was created in 2013 and is continuing to evolve each year to fulfil our RZSS UK/China Giant Panda Education Programme. “The key objectives are to promote the knowledge and awareness of giant pandas, their biology, habitat and conservation; biodiversity in China and the importance of China in ecological and conservation terms; the culture, language and people of China.” “The UK/China Giant Panda agreement is for a period ten years [2011-2021] and the education programme and activities will be developed, enacted, delivered, evaluated and further developed throughout this whole period.” (Giant Panda Project Strategy & Plan for Educational Development and Activity, May 2012).Beyond the Panda is an education programme designed to widen access and participation.

Our Partners & SponsorsBeyond the Panda works with partners Confucius Institute for Scotland, Scotland China Education Network and the Confucius Institute for Scotland’s Schools.

The Confucius Institute for Scotland at the University of Edinburgh provides the main sponsorship for the programme.

The Scotland China Education Network (SCEN) continues to provide support for the programme through its extensive network. SCEN has also provided funding this year for an East Lothian school to take part in the programme with SCEN’s East Lothian Mandarin Project.

Working with the Confucius Institute for Scotland’s Schools at the University of Strathclyde enables us to link closely with the Confucius Hub schools in Scotland and to the teaching of Mandarin in the Scottish curriculum.

Arnold Clark continues to provide sponsorship with the donation of a wrapped vehicle for the Beyond the Panda outreach sessions.

SummaryIn the school year 2016-2017, Beyond the Panda has delivered 205 sessions engaging with 4,484 children and 652 adults. The number of sessions compared to last school year has significantly increased from 183 to 205. Although sessions have increased, the programme has reached more remote areas and delivered to smaller class sizes, therefore numbers of children have fallen by 435 from 4,919 to 4,484. For example, the visits to Shetland Islands and Argyll. In addition to above figures, Beyond the Panda took part in the Edinburgh International Science Festival over a 3 day period and engaged with a further 2,348 people. Therefore overall there has been a significant increase in engagement this year.

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Significant developments in the 2016-2017 school year:

• Re-organised the structure of the Beyond the Panda education programme

The Beyond the Panda education programme offers: 1. China Mobile Library – A loan of a unique set of interactive activities, jigsaws and games to

schools for a minimum of one week followed with an expert visit by an Education Officer. We term the set of resources as our ‘panda boxes’. Providing the loan of these materials empowers the teachers to utilise the materials to their full advantage. During the expert visit which follows approximately a week later, a game is played with the pupils to consolidate the learning and provide some evaluation of the effectiveness of the panda box. The extended loan period was started in September 2016, however in April 2017, we piloted a new style panda box with additional materials. With the Confucius Institute for Scotland funding in 2017-2018 we will add the additional materials to the four current Primary 4 to Primary 7 level panda boxes and also increase the number of boxes to five. Furthermore, we will develop five Primary 1 to Primary 3 level boxes.

2. Outreach Sessions – These are Education Officer led outreach visits on the topic of Chinese endangered species and look closely at four different species and four main threats. A new endangered game for upper primary level was introduced in January 2017. In 2017-2018, a similar game based around habitats will be developed for the lower primary age level.

3. Secondary Endangered Species Package – A Chinese endangered species board game with case study material for students studying Mandarin at qualification level.

4. Events & Youth Group visits – Beyond the Panda also continues to visit youth groups and take part in various public engagement events, talks and presentations.

• Delivered the first Beyond the Panda session in England

The first Beyond the Panda outreach session in England was delivered to Stead Lane School in Northumberland in January 2017. There hasn’t been a large uptake of the programme south of the border but this is mainly due to lack of advertising the programme for English schools. Beyond the Panda was also fully booked this year leaving no opportunity for any other schools to participate. We plan to leave the offer open to north of England schools and do have a programme and leaflet linked to the English National Curriculum for their reference.

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• Launched Panda Pass It On

Panda Pass It On is a fun introductory board game for schools, youth groups and the general public to play and learn about giant pandas, China and the Chinese language. Initially the game was launched in January 2017 and only open to schools. Four hard copy board games were distributed in four corners of Scotland but we very soon found that our tracking system which relied on the schools to scan a QR code and enter their details was not sufficient for us to keep track of the games. We are unsure how many schools are participating and where our board games are! In April 2017, we re-launched with minor amendments to the game board which opened the opportunity up to youth groups and families. Four copies were sent to youth groups but we also advertised to others to download their own copy. Tracking is still dependent on the users entering their details so inevitably we will not see the full extent of where the game travels. However, we do know that eight copies of the game are out there with many more digital downloads and can only hope people are learning more about giant pandas, China and the Chinese language with this fun initiative. Panda Pass It On game can be downloaded from -rzss.org.uk/rzss-education/rzss-panda-pass-it-on

• The Beyond the Panda Model

Beyond the Panda has now become a model programme for linking language learning to science. Due to the success of Beyond the Panda and with the programme now a recognised Mandarin language learning resource, we have created a new programme entitled ‘Science in the Language Class’. The aim is to produce resources which will link language learning to our conservation projects across the world or to the conservation breeding programmes within our zoos. The resource designs are based on the Beyond the Panda model but using different animals and languages.

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Highlights of 2016-2017

Aug 2016 Presented a talk and demonstration of resources to animal keepers at Edinburgh Zoo.

Sept 2016 Canal View Primary, Edinburgh helped pilot ideas for the new primary level Endangered Species outreach game.

The Primary 4 pupils were very engaged with the materials. Using props they presented information about the animal they studied, the main threat to the animal, possible solutions and said the animal name in Mandarin Chinese. The class received the Beyond the Panda Silver level PambassadorAward.

Sept 2016 Nine teachers from Edinburgh schools attended a teacher training on the Secondary Endangered Game at Leith Academy. This session was filmed in order that the video can be used for future training of teachers. The Secondary Endangered Species pack is sold to schools and includes the Chinese Endangered Species game board, playing cards, playing pieces, a language case study pack, photos, resources & video training on use of game.

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Sept 2016 Bang goes the Borders Science Event at St. Mary’s Primary, MelroseAll visitors to this event were asked to draw a panda which resulted in a fantastic art display!

Sep 2016 Confucius Institute for Scotland’s 10th Anniversary EventOur main sponsor, the Confucius Institute for Scotland at the University of Edinburgh celebrated

its 10th anniversary and the award of Model Institute. Beyond the Panda was invited to the celebrations and featured in their brochure – Confucius Institute for Scotland in the University of Edinburgh 2006-2016.

Sep 2016 Beyond the Panda vehicle’s first ferry trip to Kilmodan & Strone Primary Schools, Argyll. Ferryman wanted his photo taken with the ‘panda’.

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Oct 2016 Pupils at The Edinburgh Academy having fun playing the Secondary Endangered Species game.

“Thank you so much for all your energy, enthusiasm and expertise. It really was an excellent day. The presentations at the end demonstrated that fact very clearly. The pupils had a great time and really enjoyed all the resources.” Teacher, The Edinburgh Academy.

Oct 2016 High praise from Dunfermline Cub Leader in this review -“Last week we had the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) come along to our hall and run an evening called ‘Beyond the Panda’. This was an excellent evening and I can strongly recommend it to you all. My cubs (and Young Leaders and ‘old’ Leaders) learned a good deal about the plight of the panda and what is being done to protect them, it certainly made for an interesting and educational evening. The content can be adapted to make it suitable for Beavers, Cubs or Scouts.”

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Nov 2016 Stow Primary Science Day, Borders“Thank you so much for a truly fantastic day. The children at Stow Primary had the most enjoyable, purposeful and meaningful experience thanks to your expert knowledge, delivery and resources.” Teacher, Stow Primary

Nov 2016 Beyond the Panda attended the Scottish Association of Language Teachers (SALT) Conference for the first time, engaging with around 60 teachers.

Nov 2016 Buchanan High, North Lanarkshire is an additional support needs school. The school had the panda box on loan for a week, followed by an outreach visit.

“Senior pupils learned how to play the games etc. and then ran a series of workshops with the S1 & S2 pupils. Younger pupils rotated round the activities which went very well. A good resource. Thanks.” Teacher, Buchanan High.

Dec 2016 Continuing sessions and planning for the new year launch of ‘Panda Pass It On!

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Jan 2017 Launched ‘Panda Pass It On’ in four corners of Scotland. Portree Primary, Isle of Skye, Forehill Primary, Aberdeen, St. Patrick’s Primary, South Ayrshire and LasswadeHigh, Midlothian.

Jan 2017 New P4-P7 Endangered Species game.

Jan 2017 First Beyond the Panda south of the border!

“We really enjoyed listening to Sandie. The activities we did helped us to learn more about what we had begun to research. We especially liked being able to touch the skins, skeletons and bamboo. The jigsaw maps were great fun. We were surprised by how the panda habitat has shrunk. Thank you. A great day.” Teacher, Stead Lane Primary, Northumberland. 9


Feb 2017 Visited a total of 8 primary schools in South Ayrshire over a period of 2 weeks.

“Fantastic morning. Pupils and staff all had great fun exploring all the activities! Thank you very much.” Teacher, Minishant Primary.

“I enjoyed it so much.” pupil, Cairn Primary.

Feb 2017 Launched a Beyond the Panda Nursery session.

“The children had a wonderful time meeting Sandie. They were engaged in all of the activities from the box.” Teacher, Gardenrose Nursery, South Ayrshire.

Mar 2017 Lovely feedback from pupils at Kirkhill Primary, East Renfrewshire.

“It was really interesting and I know how to say panda in Chinese.”

“My brothers used to come home from school and talk Chinese so now I can reply to them. Thank you.”

“I loved it so much I would like to see you again.”

“I loved all the activities they are a fun way to learn.”

And from the teacher:

“The resources that you brought today, and in the panda box are fantastic! I can’t wait to teach my pupils more about China and learn more Mandarin. Thanks for coming to Kirkhill.” Teacher, Kirkhill Primary, East Renfrewshire. 10


Apr 2017 Beyond the Panda took part in the Edinburgh International Science Festival and engaged with 2,348 people over 3 days!

Apr 2017 Piloted the new structure of the Beyond the Panda programme. Additional resources were added to the panda box which is on loan to the school for a minimum of one week and this was followed by an expert visit.

“Fantastic experience for the kids. Interactive, informative and brilliantly presented.” Teacher, Jordanhill Primary, Glasgow.

Apr 2017 Humbie & Saltoun Nursery learn the difference between the panda and the rooster lifecycles in this ‘Year of the Rooster’.

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May 2017 Engaged with a total of 12 schools in the Shetland Islands, which included a visit to Cullivoe in Yell, the most northern Beyond the Panda outreach!

“Fantastic interactive way to learn. Many thanks for coming to see us and answering many questions. Super resources.” Teacher, Aith Junior High.

“Super funny and very interesting.” pupil, Aith Junior High

“Very stimulating tasks, generated lots of positive discussion. Thank you.” Teacher, Bell’s Brae Primary.

“Very well organised, super resources. The children were active, engaged and focused throughout.” Teacher, Dunrossness Primary.

“Great, fun and informative.” Teacher, Mid Yell Junior High.

“Very informative, bairns loved it! Thanks for coming.” Teacher, Cullivoe Primary.

May 2017 Royal High School pupils shocked at difference between historic panda distribution and current. The pupils investigated various Chinese animals and threats.

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June 2017 As part of SCEN’s East Lothian Mandarin Project, Law Primary took part in Beyond the Panda. After the P4’s had a week using the panda box activities, each class received an expert visit. The expert visit includes an interactive quiz to consolidate the learning.

“Wonderful resources – lots of hands on – moving around – active learning. A real buzz.” Teacher, Law Primary.

“Children very engaged. Super information. Good routine which children enjoyed.” Teacher, Law Primary.

非常感谢您的讲解，让学生们对熊猫有了更深的认识。非常感谢! Teacher, Law Primary

Translation – “Thank you very much for your presentation. The students now have a deeper understanding of the pandas. Thank you very much!”

June 2017 Last of the Pambassador Awards presented. Primary 4, Canal View received a Silver Award and Jordanhill P5A & P5B both received Bronze Awards. The PambassadorAward Scheme is now completed. Other awards, competitions and challenges will take place from time to time within the Beyond the Panda programme.

Pupils from Canal View Primary investigating the Amur tiger and an amazing display of art and information about giant pandas from Jordanhill Primary.

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• Number of sessions significantly increased. • Some smaller class sizes and visits to remote areas resulted in reduction in numbers of children.

It was a main aim this year for Beyond the Panda to reach more remote areas. • Participation in the Edinburgh International Science Festival resulted in a large number of

engagements with the public. These figures are in addition to the children and adult figures.

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Statistics

A total of 4484 students engaged in the programme along with 652 adults. The number of outreach sessions delivered was 205 to 73 schools and groups. In addition a further 8 events, presentations and evening talks were held and Beyond the Panda took part in the Edinburgh International Science Festival, engaging with a further 2,348 people.

Comparison to previous years:

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

No. of outreach sessions 86 183 205

No. of children 2316 4919 4484

No. of teachers/leaders/adults did not record 517 652

No. of schools/groups 42 75 73

No. of events/talks/presentations

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Edinburgh Int. Science Festival no event no event 2348

Feedback

The comment books can be viewed on request. There are a total of 250 comments for 2016-2017 school year, all positive. A couple of comments stating that it would be good to have the panda box loan extended.

Some examples –

“ Super resource to enhance learning across the curriculum” Tullynessle Primary.

“Thank you so much for coming. Some parents feedback that they want to see the pandas soon. Their children when back home, talked a lot about pandas. A great workshop.” Edinburgh Chinese Community School.

“The children had a really engaging journey to China and study of pandas. Lots of opportunities to question and discuss their learning. Very enthusiastic delivery that transferred to the class.” Humbie Primary.

“Children and staff have enjoyed the sessions with Sandie – thank you! Box was wonderful – high quality. The children were all actively engaged in the session. All activities helped the children extend their knowledge about China, pandas and habitat. Interactive and challenging.” St. Mary’s Primary.

“Super workshop. Children totally focussed and interested! Lots of questions. Resources very informative and good fun! Minard Primary.

“Children thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. Lots of good resources and challenging activities. Thank you”Fox Covert R.C. Primary.

“Great to see the children working together on a subject they are interested in.” Sound Primary.

“Lots of challenging questions. Children loved Mandarin!” Tynewater Primary.

And a few from the pupils:

“I found it interesting. I learned loads of new facts about pandas. I can even say it in Chinese. I really enjoyed the panda box!” pupil, Kirkhill Primary.

“I found out something I didn’t know before.” pupil, Lochardil Primary.

“I think it was fun to do.” pupil, St. Mary’s Primary.

“Awesome facts.” pupil, Aith Primary.

“It was very interesting and I wanted to continue listening.” pupil, Sciennes Primary.

and not sure if this next quote was a spelling mistake or not!

“ It was the beast” pupil, St. Mary’s Primary.

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Some examples of pupil’s work -

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And my favourite – ‘The shadow of a panda’ by Fergus from Humbie Nursery.

Aug –Dec 2016 1184 children engaged, 61 sessions. 23 schools, 2 youth groups & 8 events

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Date School Session pupil no.'s teacher no.'s No. of sessions

1st Sept Canal View Primary Endangered Species 23 1 1

5th Sept Moray House - Uni of Edinburgh Chinese Teacher session 20 1

6th Sept Leith Academy CPD 9 1

8th Sept Gracemount High S6 studying N3 Mandarin 8 1 1

9th Sept Hillhead High CPD/Meeting 4 1

11th Sept JLR, China Event Event 7 1

14th Sept St. Paul's RC High CPD/Meeting 1 1

17th Sept Bang goes the Borders, Melrose Event 180 30 1

19th Sept Confucius Institute of Scot. 10th anniv Event 10 40 1

20th Sept Canal View Primary Giant panda 23 2 1

22nd Sept Fox Covert RC Primary Endangered Species 21 2 1

27th Sept St. Mary's Primary BTP 68 3 3

28th Sept St. Mary's Primary BTP 75 3 3

30th Sept Kilmodan Primary BTP 16 1 1

Strone Primary BTP 25 2 2

3rd Oct The Edinburgh Academy CPD 4 1

4th Oct Pentland Beavers & Cubs Land of the Panda 12 4 1

5th Oct The Edinburgh Academy Panda Box 80 4

5th Oct The Edinburgh Academy BTP & Endangered Species 80 4

7th Oct SCEN Glenalmond College Event N/A

8th Oct Go Mad with Dad, East Lothian Event 50 25 1

10th Oct Dunscore Primary Giant panda 40 4 2

13th Oct Sciennes Primary Giant panda 25 1 1

18th Oct Probus Talk Event 50 1

25th Oct Dunfermline Cubs Land of the Panda 40 6 1

2nd Nov Stow Primary Big & Small and Giant Panda 66 6 6

5th Nov SALT Conference Event 60 1

14th Nov Buchanan High School Giant panda 61 2 3

14th Nov Buchanan High School CPD 5 1

18th Nov George Watson's School CPD 4 1

19th Nov Chinese Community School Giant panda 60 7 2

20th Nov Membership & Adoption Day Event 50 100 1

23rd Nov George Watson's School Swire Launch 50 1

24th Nov Tullynessle Primary Big & Small and Giant Panda 32 2 2

25th Nov Oldmachar Academy The Giant Panda 45 1 2

30th Nov Hong Kong Students Endangered Asia 49 10 1

2nd Dec SCEN Youth Summit Event N/A

5th Dec St. Paul's RC High CPD 4 1

6th Dec Aberlady Primary Outreach 45 2 2

Aberlady Primary CPD 2 1

Totals 1184 475 61

Jan – March 2017 1815 children engaged, 83 sessions. 27 Schools & 2 youth groups

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13th Jan Larbert High Giant panda 270 10 9

16th Jan Lochardil Primary Giant panda 75 3 3

17th Jan Oldmachar Academy Endangered Species 16 1 1

17th Jan Forehill Primary Giant panda 27 1 1

17th Jan Forehill Primary Panda Pass It On Launch 1 1

18th-19th Jan New Pitsligo & St. John's Primary Giant panda 101 5 5

20th Jan Danestone Primary Endangered Species 78 3 3

23rd Jan Stead Lane Primary, Northumberland Giant panda 129 5

25th Jan Humbie Primary Giant panda 17 1 1

2nd Feb Alloway Primary giant panda 60 3 3

3rd Feb Carrick Academy CPD 4 1

6th-9th Feb South Ayrshire Primaries:

6th-7th Feb Gardenrose Primary Nursery, Big & Small & giant panda 209 11 9

8th Feb Fisherton Primary Nursery, Big & Small & giant panda 30 3 3

9th Feb Straiton Primary Nursery, Giant Panda & End Species 24 3 3

16th Feb Letham Primary big & small 60 3 3

20th Feb The Edinburgh Nursery nursery 32 2 2

22nd Feb Blackburn Girl's Brigade Land of the panda 21 6 1

27th-28th Feb South Ayrshire Primaries:

27th Feb Kirkmichael Primary Big & Small & Giant panda 31 2 2

28th Feb Cairn Primary Big & Small & Giant panda 110 5 5

1st-3rd Mar South Ayrshire Primaries:

1st Mar Minishant Primary Big & Small & Giant panda 31 2 2

2nd Mar Crosshill Primary Nursery/ Big & Small & Giant panda 30 3 3

3rd Mar Maidens Primary Nursery/ Big & Small & Giant panda 78 3 4

10th Mar Niddrie Mill Primary Big & Small 46 2 2

17th Mar Minard & Furnace Primaries Giant panda & Endangered Species 12 1 2

22nd Mar Kirkhill Primary giant panda 90 3 2

24th Mar Eaglesham Primary giant panda 56 2 1

25th Mar Alba Cathay School big & small 30 1 1

28th Mar 175th Edinburgh Brownies Land of the panda 25 3 1

29th Mar Our Lady of the Mission Primary Endangered Species 127 18 4

Totals 1815 105 83

Apr – June 2017 1485 children engaged, 61 sessions. 23 Schools, 1 youth group & EISF Event

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Beyond the Panda took part in the Edinburgh International Science Festival this year and engaged with a total of 2,348 people over a 3 day event. These figures have not been included in the children and adult numbers and are therefore in addition to these figures.


12th-14th Apr Edinburgh International Science Festival Event 2,348 attended

24th Apr Jordanhill School Expert Visit (following panda box) 66 3 2

27th Apr 53rd Edinburgh Boys Brigade Land of the Panda 16 3 1

28th April Humbie & Saltoun Nursery Nursery session 20 4 1

8th May Glengowan Primary Expert Visit (following panda box) 30 2 1

9th May Carrick Academy Endangered Species 30 3 1

15th-19th May Shetland Islands various

15th May Scalloway Primary Giant Panda 31 2 1

Tingwall Primary Giant Panda 24 2 1

Hamnavoe Primary Giant Panda 33 2 1

16th May Mid Yell Junior High Big & Small 18 2 1

Giant Panda 29 2 2

Cullivoe Primary Giant Panda 24 2 1

17th May Aith Primary Giant Panda 44 2 2

Whiteness Primary Giant Panda 24 1 1

18th May Bell's Brae Primary Giant Panda 46 2 2

Sound Primary Giant Panda 33 1 1

19th May Cunningsburgh Primary Giant Panda 39 2 1

Sandwick Junior High Giant Panda 30 2 1

Dunrossness Primary Giant Panda 33 1 1

22nd-23rd May Hillhead High Transition days 200 4 10

30th May Royal High School various 36 3 2

5th June Law Primary Giant panda 90 4 3

9th June Thornton Primary Giant panda 36 1 2

12th-16th June Burnside Primary Big & Small & expert visit 377 16 16

19th June Tynewater Primary Big & Small & Giant Panda 77 3 3

22nd June Sciennes Primary Expert Visit (following panda box) 99 3 3

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Twitter Gallery #1 2016-2017

Activity on Twitter is less in 2016-2017 school year due to the fact that many of the classes were unable to provide permission to take and post photographs.

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Twitter format changed in June 2017:

Photos from the Twitter Gallery pages can be provided in high resolution.

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Sandie Robb, Senior Education OfficerThe Royal Zoological Society of Scotland134 Corstorphine RoadEdinburghEH12 6TS

[email protected] 070654@Sandie_Robb

@RZSS_Education #BeyondthePanda

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