Take part in Pollination and the Royal Docks Originals festival inspired through creativity and nature on your doorstep!

Take part in PolliNation for the Royal Docks Originals festival inspired through creativity and nature on your doorstep!

We are inviting all Royal Docks schools to take part in PolliNation—a new creative schools project as part of Royal Docks Originals 2025 festival taking place this September.

PolliNation is inspired by a bold new mural from Graphic Rewilding celebrating nature, creativity and community in the Royal Docks.

The PolliNation pack invites teachers and children in the Royal Docks to explore their unique environment and biodiversity through fun, creative learning activities this summer designed by local artist Matt Ponting.

In addition, we ask that children’s blooming creations are kept and submitted to us to showcase and pollinate the festival.

The PolliNation Activity Pack is designed especially for the summer-term, this FREE downloadable pack supports action-based creativity and cross-curricular learning focused on culture, nature, place and heritage.

What’s in the pack?

• x5 art & nature classroom activities for primary schools (EYFS, KS1, KS2 & SEN) but can also be scaled up for any secondary schools and any ages for uptake!
• Local context is offered for teachers, to inspire children through the Royal Docks unique landscape and heritage.
• Local arts & culture offered through the inspirational Blue Sunset mural by artists Graphic Rewilding.
• Creative Activities while learning about pollination:
• A short video recording for children by Graphic Rewilding artist Catherine Borowski.
• Simple step-by-step instructions with images in PDF and PowerPoint format.
• Guiding questions & facts to offer children reflection and discussion.

Why Take Part?

• Connect children with their environment and celebrate local biodiversity and identity.
• Be a part of local creativity in the Royal Dock.
• Contribute and be profiled at Royal Docks Originals festival.
• Teach and inspire children about their importance as ‘pollinators’ -in making a difference and positive change for our futures.

Let’s help imaginations grow and bloom through creativity across the Royal Docks!

Download the Pack

Click here to download the PolliNation Pack!

For x5 PowerPoint and PDF activity presentations email anila.ladwa@royaldocks.london to receive the download link.

For Graphic Rewilding short video email anila.ladwa@royaldocks.london to receive the download link.

If you have any questions please contact:

Anila – Creative Producer, Royal Docks Team
anila.ladwa@royaldocks.london

About Royal Docks Originals 2025 Festival
The Royal Docks is evolving into a major creative and cultural hub driven by inclusivity, sustainability, and innovation. Royal Docks Originals 2025 is a new biennial festival bringing together local people, creatives and businesses to celebrate the area’s heritage, people and places. Taking place this September to October 2025 and responding to the Royal Docks’ stunning land and waterscape, the festival will present world-class arts, spectacular new installations, and premier performances. Centred on the theme of transformation, the programme will reflect the area's evolution and its pivotal role in London's global story.