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 […]
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 […]
Bournemouth Council to Honour Dr Jane Goodall DBE, Founder – the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace On Monday 31st January Bournemouth resident Dr Jane Goodall DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace joined forces with the Mayor of Bournemouth to plant an oak tree in honour of […]
Here is some recent press coverage about Dr Jane and Roots & Shoots. As featured in The Guardian’s Science segment on 13th January 2010, read the full article [pdf]. As featured in the Beaconsfield Advertiser on 24th December 2009: Read the full article [jpg].
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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, […]