A primary school in Stroud is taking part in the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds’ (RSPB) Wild Challenge.
Pupils at Rodborough Community Primary School kicked off the challenge in January with the Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2026. As part of the launch, parents were invited to make bird feeders and seedballs with their children to help attract more birds to outdoor play areas for the count.
The Big Schools’ Birdwatch, the UK’s largest school-based wildlife survey, invited pupils to spend an hour observing and recording birds in their school grounds before submitting their results to the RSPB. The Big Schools’ Birdwatch is an exciting first activity in the 2026 Wild Challenge programme.
The RSPB Wild Challenge is a free, national nature-focused awards programme for schools, beginning with the Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2026. Participation in the Wild Challenge supports pupil learning across the curriculum, including science, maths, geography and environmental studies. It also fosters a lifelong appreciation for wildlife and the natural world.
The challenge encourages pupils to explore, experience, and help wildlife through a range of hands-on outdoor activities. Schools that complete a selection of activities earn nationally recognised Bronze, Silver and Gold Wild Challenge Awards at the end of the year.
“We’re thrilled to be taking part in the RSPB 2026 Wild Challenge,” said Katie Callaghan-Wright, Headteacher at Rodborough Community Primary School. “The children have loved the first part of the challenge, particularly working with their parents to make our playgrounds more appealing to local birds during the winter. We’re looking forward to the rest of the activities, which will give our pupils valuable opportunities to connect with nature, develop observation and data skills, and contribute to real-world conservation efforts.”
For more information, visit www.rodborough-primary.com
