SOUTH AFRICA

Young AmbassadorsFair Play Today

Edited by Tony Norman

Dreams + Teams is a very special project.

For the young people and teachers who take part in it, it can be a life-changing experience.

‘The key thought I’ll take home - I’m the leader of tomorrow.’ South African Young Ambassador

‘It is the most life changing experience. I will take home how different cultures are,

I understand and appreciate them now.’ UK Young Ambassador

‘There is a bright future for our children if they can

accept and respect each other this easily.’ South African Teacher

‘It is wonderful – it is changing peoples lives.’ UK Teacher

This book captures the excitement and energy of a Dreams + Teams project

called Young Ambassadors – Fair Play Today, and shows the impact

that it can have across cultures.

Introduction 2

Wildlife in Danger 4

Climate Change 24

City of the Future 36

Water Pollution 40

Protect Our Planet 44

Participating Schools 59

Link Poem: The River 62

Contents

Give Us Back Our Planet

The Last TigerWalking gracefully through the jungle, watching carefully for its prey.

Fiery legs, brilliant body, alive walking fire.Fierce human eyes staring right at you.

Disaster waiting to happen.Poem: Shannon Rye

TigresFive tigers.. Four tigers.. Three!

Two tigers.. One tiger.. Nooo!!!!

Los tristes tigres.. no más disparos.

Poem: Talia Toledo, Yaiza Tapia,

Jorge Martín and Jesús Moreno

Illustration (top): Jack Dent

Illustration (bottom): Somi Herrera Sánchez

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It’s time to run, It’s time to aim,Death draws near. The hunter comes.He’s the only one, There is only pain,Everything to fear. From deadly guns.

Poem: Lauren Mackie Illustration: Eleanor Francis

Wildlife in Danger

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Let it smile again.

Give Us Back Our PlanetWildlife in Danger

A Black StorkIn Arribes del DueroA black stork lives.

She is the beautiful one,Because only she is my heart.

She eats little insects,The most delicious ones.

Red beak, red legs,Like my heated blood.

Black body,Like the coal from the Three Wise Men.

She is in danger,The most sensitive bird.

The future’s uncertain,But hope she still has,For she is protected,From people and cars.

She lives in Arribes,The quietest place.

Her nest hidden in places,Mankind forgot.

This bird is endangered,Yes, it is true.

But we still can save her,That is sure too.

Poem: Colegio Público Riomanzanas, Year 6, Zamora Illustration: Javier Rodríguez

Give us back our planet,

HaikusIcebergs are melting. My habitat is changing. I am dying out.

Land getting hotter. My kingdom disappearing. Poor old Polar Bear

To Whom It May ConcernTo whom it may concern,

You’ll miss me when I’m goneFor I am a proud bird

I am the centrepiece of the skyLet me feed again.

If I become extinct Your wake up callWill be no more.

You will never see me glide and flex my wings.Are you concerned?

Let me thrive,Free to roam the skies.

Yours sincerely,

In fresh mountain rain.Like a river rising,

Give Us Back Our PlanetWildlife in Danger

Polar BearI feel very lonely

All my friends have goneStanding here on the ice

I have nowhere to go

Kirsty Robinson

Haikus (top): Lucy Waite and Nial Gunning Illustration: Kyle Quinn

EaglePoem: Michael Harris, Joseph Edmunds and Jack Steele Illustration: Jack Steele

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Past fir trees so tall.

Give Us Back Our Planet

The Blue WhaleHunted for their oil,

The big blue whale is dying.Only one survives,

To roam free,Or fall to the hands of man.

Poem: Lewis Westwell

Illustration: Tom Anderson

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Wildlife Haikus

Downhill to the village,

Wildlife in Danger

These haikus are the combined work of Year 6 pupils at Saint George's C.E.

Primary School in Worcester and Colegio Público Gregorio Marañón de Toledo

I love the TigerWill it live any longer?

Hunted for its fur

The fox walks the woodsThe sound of guns, hounds and man

The fox walks no moreEl zorro corre

El humano con tirosYa no camina

Polluted riversKilling all the fishesStop this happening

Do something right nowWe know that we can all help

Make a difference Hagamos algo juntos ayudaremos

¡Distinto sea!

Los ríos suciosAsí los peces mueren

¡Hay que pararlo!

Amo al tigre¿Vivirá más tiempo?Cazado por su piel

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Then a glistening fall.

Give Us Back Our Planet

Wise, knowing,Stomping about.

Chomping the grass,With its slippery mouth.

Powerful and mighty,Ponderous, strong,

King-like with its graceful posture.

Important, peaceful,Walking around.Trunk swishing,Eyes drooping.

Brave, bold,Flopping to the ground.

Lying under a tree, in a shady spot.Bright lights. Deadly shots.Danger, killed for no reason.

Big guns. Sad sights.Poem: Amy Sichel Illustration: Phoebe Tunstill

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First a timid trickle,

Wildlife in Danger

Elephant HaikuTrunk waves through the air

Its precious ivory gleamsEvil Poachers crave

Poem: Thomas Redfern and Adam Carr Illustration: Khuram Ishtiaq

The Last Big Elephant

Water turning white.

Give Us Back Our Planet

Panda BearBlack and whiteThey are lovelyTom likes themChloe likes themTom loves themChloe loves themThey eat leaves

They are beautiful

Poem: Chloe Jakeman and Tom Anderson

Pollution isOne reAson

PaNda BearsDisappearAnd die

We BelieveChildrEn

AreAwarRe

Poem: Colegio Público Ciudad de Jaén, Class 5°A

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Dashing over hard rocks,

Protect our World

Put Out Your HandIt’s time to run

Death draws nearHe’s the only one

With everything to fear

The Rhino turnsThrough the grassHe sees the hunter

And the gunshot blasts

Time to fight backMake a stand

Stop this foreverJust put out your hand

Poem: Thomas Heavey and Christopher Pulsford

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Illustration: Ana Ruiz Arriero

Illustration: Chris Woods

We Believe…If appropriate energy decisions are made,Then the environment will be preserved.

If we feel the planet,Then the planet will feel us.

If we recycle more electrical equipment,Then we will create less landfill sites.

If we reuse plastic, glass and paper,Then the earth will be pristine and beautiful.

If we stop polluting the atmosphere with carbon monoxide,Then the earth can breathe once more.

If we don’t waste water,Then there will be no more droughts.

If we consider all these things,Then our planet will be healthy once more.

Poem: Colegio Público San Vicente, Huesca

and Years 5 and 6, Lyppard Grange Primary School, Worcester

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SOUTH AFRICA

Young AmbassadorsFair Play Today

Edited by Tony Norman

Dreams + Teams is a very special project.

For the young people and teachers who take part in it, it can be a life-changing experience.

‘The key thought I’ll take home - I’m the leader of tomorrow.’ South African Young Ambassador

‘It is the most life changing experience. I will take home how different cultures are,

I understand and appreciate them now.’ UK Young Ambassador

‘There is a bright future for our children if they can

accept and respect each other this easily.’ South African Teacher

‘It is wonderful – it is changing peoples lives.’ UK Teacher

This book captures the excitement and energy of a Dreams + Teams project

called Young Ambassadors – Fair Play Today, and shows the impact

that it can have across cultures.