Celebrate the 100th birthday of David Attenborough with this engaging and inspiring whole-school assembly, perfect for KS1 and KS2.

This ready-to-use PowerPoint explores the life, achievements and legacy of one of the world’s most influential naturalists, while encouraging pupils to reflect on their role in protecting the planet. The assembly introduces children to Attenborough’s work, including well-known documentaries such as Planet Earth and Blue Planet, and highlights the importance of caring for the natural world.

This resource has been carefully designed to be accessible for younger pupils while still offering meaningful discussion opportunities for older children, making it ideal for whole-school use.

Included in this resource:

A fully editable PowerPoint assembly (9 slides)
Clear and engaging content covering Attenborough’s life and achievements
Timeline of key events and career highlights
Exploration of famous documentaries and global impact
Strong links to environmental awareness and climate change
Discussion prompts to encourage pupil reflection
Practical actions children can take to help protect the planet
A powerful closing message linked to responsibility and legacy

The assembly follows a clear and engaging structure, moving from introduction and celebration through to reflection and action. For example, pupils are guided to understand Attenborough’s lifelong work exploring the natural world and are encouraged to consider how small everyday actions can make a difference .

Perfect for:

Whole-school assemblies
Enrichment days or themed weeks
Geography and science links (habitats, conservation, climate change)
PSHE discussions around responsibility and global citizenship

This is a high-quality, visually engaging assembly designed to inspire pupils and spark meaningful conversations about the world around them.