This week is Computer Science Education Week. During the week, students all over the world will be taking part in an ‘Hour of Code’ and learning a little about programming computers. This year, there will be more than 200,000 events in over 180 countries. Programming a computer means writing the code (instructions) that tells…
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We are enjoying the buzz @ssat National Conference in the ICC, Birmingham today. Have you ever had an urgent vacancy to fill at your school? Sometimes, whether owing to long-term illness, or a change in circumstances we are asked to help headteachers at the very last minute… such as when an alarmed headteacher called…
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18 – 24 November this year sees the biggest road safety event in the UK: Road Safety Week, coordinated each year by the road safety charity Brake. The aim of the week is to inspire thousands of schools, organisations and communities to take action on road safety as well as promote life-saving messages. The…
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A whole new approach is being taken by Children in Need this year. The star-studded fundraising event is bringing together many of the UK’s biggest talents to record a cover album – Got it Covered. Every year, Children in Need entertains audiences across the country with a TV show featuring stars from music, sport, film…
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Each year World Kindness Day is celebrated on 13th November. By celebrating and promoting good deeds and pledging acts of kindness, participants attempt to make the world a better place on this day. The World Kindness Movement first launched the day in 1998. Currently, there are more than 28 nations involved in The World…
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Every November, Anti-Bullying Week takes place in schools the country. This year’s Anti-Bullying Week is happening from the 11th – 15th November in England and the theme is Change Starts With Us. Anti-Bullying week is a great opportunity to reinforce the key messages about how your school approaches bullying. Everyone should know which steps…
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World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated every year on 10 November. It highlights the important role of science in society and its relevance in our daily lives. This day is also known as World Science Day. By linking science more closely with society, World Science Day for Peace and Development aims…
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7 November 2019 is Outdoor Classroom Day. This is a campaign to celebrate and inspire outdoor learning and play around the world. On this day, thousands of schools around the world take lessons outdoors and prioritise playtime. Young people’s education and personal development clearly benefit from learning outside the classroom. Teachers that take learning…
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Remember, remember the fifth of November. Bonfire Night is a British tradition celebrated each year on 5 November. It is also known as Guy Fawkes’ Night. Bonfire Night is an event to celebrate the anniversary the famous event in British history of an attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament, known as the…
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Wishing everyone a really great time during the half term break. Are you on half term this week, next week or both?! Whichever week(s) you are on half term, the Elementa team hope you enjoy the break. Look forward to seeing you all refreshed and ready to go after the holiday!