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St Marie's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and parents to share this commitment. If you have any concerns regarding a child, please contact one of our Safeguarding Leads at the school office.

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Joan Proctor Dragon Doctor

Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor - Give Us A Story!

Discover the true story of Joan Procter, the reptile-mad little girl who grew up to be one of the world's leading zoologists and changed the way we look at r...

Watch the video and discuss the answers to these questions: 

 

 

  1. What did Joan receive on her sixteenth birthday?
  2. Where did Joan start work when the war started?
  3. What things did Joan include in the reptile house? (Name at least two)
  4. Name three types of reptiles
  5. How did Joan help the Komodo Dragon?
  6. What did Joan feed Sumbawa?
  7. What challenges did Joan face growing up?
  8. Do you think she is a resilient person?
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