ENRICHMENT – Take part
Take part
Here’s our roundup of campaigns, competitions and challenges to inspire pupils
COMPETITION
poster competition 2025 British Science Week is a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, which takes place from 7-16 March 2025. Children can show off their creativity by entering the poster competition – this year’s theme is ‘Change and adapt’. As a special addition for 2025, older primary-aged pupils and secondary students will also have the opportunity to enter their poster into a special prize category supported by University College London (UCL). UCL is looking for posters that demonstrate creative ideas about how we can clean up the air in buildings and shared spaces. There are prizes for the winners of all age categories.
britishscienceweek.org/ plan-your-activities/poster-competition
British Science Week What
CAMPAIGN RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch
When
7 January – 14 February
Who
All UK schools
Further information
Thousands of schools are taking part, with the aim of finding out which birds visit their school grounds. Get counting in your school grounds any time from 7 January to 14 February 2025 using the differentiated ID resources and survey sheets to record the highest number of each species that you see at the same time.
rspb.org.uk/ whats-happening/get-ready-for-big-schools-birdwatch
CAMPAIGN Better Planet Schools
COMPETITION Win an adventurous class outing with Go Ape
CAMPAIGN Place2Be Children’s Mental Health Week
CHALLENGE National Literacy Trust
Ongoing
All UK primary schools
Enquire
Closing date 1 March 2025
about a visit for your school to be entered
3–9 February 2025
All UK primary schools
Ongoing
All UK primary schools
Better Planet Schools is an online environmental education programme that aims to engage students and teachers in taking action on key issues. Schools choose three ‘modules’ per year, with each one focusing on a different topic. Funding is now in place so many schools can sign up for free.
betterplanetschools.org.uk
Go Ape is the ultimate outdoor learning experience. It can transform young individuals as they conquer adventurous challenges, leaving them walking taller and with more self-confidence. Make an enquiry about their trips to be entered into the draw to win a session for a class of up to 30.
goape.co.uk/groups/schools/schools-competition
Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity that provides counselling and mental health support in UK schools. It offers training for school staff, as well as support for families and to anyone interested in becoming a counsellor. There’s a wealth of engaging Children’s Mental Health Week resources.
childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk
Help to develop a culture of reading at your school by getting involved with the National Literacy Trust’s Reading Champion Challenges. These bitesize challenges encourage reading for pleasure and reading diversely, and support the development of reading stamina.
literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/reading-champions
School Fundraising SPRING 2025 57
RAISE FUNDS Create events and
fundraisers based on this year’s awareness days, anniversaries and
competitions.
pta.co.uk/ events/planning/event- planning-calendar/
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