RSPB Big Birdwatch across the school
This term, pupils across the school have been enthusiastically taking part in this year’s RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch, developing a deeper understanding of nature while contributing to an important national wildlife project.
In Early Years, the children were fully immersed in hands-on birdwatching activities. Kindergarten pupils developed their fine motor skills by threading cereal hoops to create hanging bird feeders, while Reception children used scoops to carefully fill a variety of feeders with bird food. These feeders were then hung outside the classrooms, allowing the children to observe visiting birds throughout the day.
To support their learning, the children explored books and bird identification cards, helping them to recognise and name different species. They recorded their observations using ten frames, linking their learning to early mathematics and developing key observation and recording skills. There was great excitement when the children spotted robins and blue tits, and Reception also enjoyed learning a rhyme about magpies, eagerly sharing any sightings with their classmates. Some children even chose to complete the birdwatch challenge at home over the weekend, extending their learning beyond the classroom.
Birdwatch was not limited to Early Years. The Seniors’ Nature Club and Prep Environment Club also participated, observing birds around the school grounds and discussing how habitats can be protected. This week’s Prep assembly focused on Birdwatch, reinforcing the importance of caring for wildlife and highlighting how small actions can make a big difference.
These activities link closely to the curriculum, supporting learning in science, geography, mathematics and PSHE, while encouraging curiosity, responsibility and respect for the natural world. By taking part in the Big Schools’ Birdwatch, pupils gained an understanding of how their observations contribute to real scientific data used to protect bird populations and the environment.
All of the children’s observations will be shared with the RSPB, helping to support national conservation efforts and reinforcing the message that everyone, no matter their age, can play a part in protecting nature.
