Our Year 2 students were lucky to visit a paper making work shop. In this hands-on workshop, pupils discovered the practical art of paper-making. Using old newspapers, they created pulp, scooped and poured the mixture, pressed it, and finally dried their sheets to produce new handmade paper.

Through this creative process, students experienced firsthand how a discarded material can be transformed into something useful again. They also learned about the wider impact of recycled paper in protecting forests, conserving resources, and helping to combat climate change.

The children were especially excited to watch their creations take shape. One pupil commented, “It was amazing to see how something old and used could turn into something completely new that we made ourselves!”

This activity combined science, creativity, and sustainability, showing pupils that even small actions — like reusing paper — can make a positive difference for our planet.