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Damers First School – Roots & Shoots Pledges

At the beginning of each half term each class makes a Roots & Shoots pledge to help people, animals or the environment. The pledges are written on bananas and placed on the Roots & Shoots display board for all to see. The class that makes the biggest impact wins Mr H Junior for the next […]

Roots & Shoots Awards 2017 – What an honour

It was back in August 2015 that I was invited along to accompany a friend to a VIP Jane Goodall event in London.  At this time, my knowledge of Dr Jane was very minimal but after a bit more research and videos watched, I was taken by her passion, dedication and growth in the natural […]

The Roots & Shoots Awards 2009

As part of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots programme, schools from across the UK were invited to Regent’s Park, London this week to take part in a prestigious Awards ceremony in the presence of Dr Jane Goodall and Livia Firth. The event took place at the Zoological Society of London’s headquarters – a charity devoted […]

Peace Day Message from Dr. Jane Goodall

Dear Friends, Warm greetings from Arlington, VA! I hope everyone is getting excited for the Roots & Shoots International Day of Peace celebrations that are planned around the world. Last week, Dr. Jane taped a video message for all our members and friends who will celebrate with us on this special day. The JGI-USA video […]

Dr. Jane Goodall Takes Rotary by Storm!

Keynote speech draws over 20,000 Rotarians from around the world Dr. Goodall addressed over 20,000 Rotarians from nearly 120 countries during her keynote address at the 100th International Rotary Convention in Birmingham, UK on June 24th. Speaking against a backdrop of flags from around the world, Dr. Goodall shared her message that every individual matters […]

ACS Hillingdon gets a visit from Dr. Jane!

The middle school students at ACS Hillingdon are involved with Roots & Shoots. Three projects have been the focus this year: Eco-friendly week, helping homeless youth in the local community and a Charity Walk (supporting the vital work of UNICEF, Roots & Shoots and Starlight Children’s Foundation). ACS Hillingdon International School received a Roots & […]

Dr. Jane’s Birthday

It is Dr Jane’s 75th birthday on the 3rd April. Please make sure you sign her birthday card. You can do this by visiting the US website at www.janegoodall.org. The US are trying to get 7,500 names and have so far reached 5,000. Help us reach their target. Best wishes, Tara Tara Golshan Executive Director, […]