Primary schools across the UK are set to come together for a special live assembly as Picture News celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with a nationwide event featuring wildlife presenter Steve Backshall.
Taking place on 8 May 2026 from 2:15pm to 2:45pm, Sir David Attenborough at 100! LIVE Assembly will be broadcast to thousands of schools simultaneously, bringing pupils together to explore the life and legacy of one of the world’s most influential naturalists.
The session will focus on exploring Attenborough’s work, the wonders of the natural world, and why protecting our planet matters more than ever. Through images, discussion and thoughtful questions, pupils will reflect on how one person’s voice can inspire global change and what we can each do to care for the world around us.
Thousands of schools across the country are expected to take part and the assembly is suitable for all primary pupils. Schools can register for free access to the live assembly and accompanying teaching resources via Picture News: https://picture-news.co.uk/training-register/sir-david-attenborough-at-100-live-assembly-for-ks1-and-ks2
About Picture News
Picture News is an award-winning education platform which provides schools with resources to create engaging and exciting lessons about current affairs, providing opportunities for children to learn about the world and unlock their own drive and passion for learning.
About Katie Harrison
Katie Harrison is a qualified teacher with a specialism in RE and PHSE and an MA in Education. Based in North Yorkshire, she became an education consultant and quickly realised that teachers were spending precious time creating news-based resources on their own, that were unlikely to be used again, and that’s when Picture News was launched.
She’s an expert in helping schools and teachers bring current affairs into the classroom, in an inspiring, age-appropriate way. She believes learning about the news is critical to children’s critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and wellbeing.
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