A group of primary school children were given the opportunity to sing and record a special song about the need to address climate change.

Whalley CE Primary School pupils recorded the song inspired by the words of Sir David Attenborough, with music composed by the school’s former headteacher, children’s songwriter and author Brian Beresford.

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During the project, the children discussed Sir David’s message, which included the words: “There is a moment when we can change the world and make it better: this is the moment.”

They also learnt about the recording process, including the way instruments have been mixed with their voices to produce a performance.

Environmental work and climate change issues are part of the curriculum at the school, and the development of the Forest School has given pupils a greater awareness of the need to take care on the environment.

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Science and geography lessons at the school also include many aspects that are relevant to the future of the world, such as the issues around deforestation.

‘This is the Moment’ will be launched on YouTube in September and will be available for all schools and children worldwide as an anthem for them to sing.