International Walk to School Month 2020
Each year October is International Walk to School Month. It gives children, parents, school teachers and community leaders an opportunity to be part of a global event as they celebrate the many benefits of walking. Walkers from around the world walk to school together, helping create communities that are safe places to walk. There can […]
World Mental Health Day 2020
10 October each year is World Mental Health Day. Mental health problems can affect anyone, at any time of the year, but 10 October is a great time to show your support for better mental health and to start looking after your own wellbeing. This year’s World Mental Health Day theme set by the World Federation […]
Dyslexia Awareness Week 2020
Dyslexia Awareness Week is an annual event aimed at raising awareness about dyslexia; what it means and what can be done to support those who have dyslexia. Running from 5-11 October, this year focuses on #DyslexiaCreates, looking at the power of dyslexia to create ideas and the invaluable contribution this makes to the UK. Dyslexia […]
World Teachers’ Day 2020
World Teachers’ Day is held on 5th October each year and is a day to celebrate the unique and essential role of teachers. It is commemorated in every country and continent of the world. Teachers are vital to improving the lives of children around the globe. However, attracting young teachers to the profession has […]
World Space Week 2020
This year World Space Week is held from October 4-10. As the largest space event in the world it is an ideal time for teachers to use space-based activities to excite students about science and technology. For 2020, the theme will be “Satellites Improve Life”. This is an annual event celebrating science and technology and the […]
Bike to School Week 2020
Across the UK, Bike to School Week is a week-long event to showcase the many benefits of cycling to school. It takes place from 28 September to 2 October 2020. Bike to School Week is an opportunity to promote the positive impact that an active lifestyle can have on health and wellbeing. It celebrates all […]
International School Library Month 2020
International School Library Month (ISLM) is celebrated around the world throughout October every year. It’s a great time for children to visit their own school library and browse through the variety of books available to them. ISLM is an opportunity for those in charge of school libraries to choose a day, week, or even the […]
National Poetry Day 2020
National Poetry Day on the first Thursday in October is a celebration of poetry across the UK. Through a combination of classroom activities and other events, this day engages people of all ages. See it Like a Poet This year’s theme is Vision. We are all encouraged to get involved on the day, to […]
European Day of Languages 2020
On 26th September each year, the European Day of Languages is celebrated. Organised jointly by the European Commission and the Council of Europe, it was first officially celebrated in 2002. This followed the success of the European Year of Languages in 2001. Europe has a rich diversity of cultures and languages with about 225 indigenous […]
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2020
Are you joining in with the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning today? This morning the Elementa team are enjoying some coffee, cakes and a natter and making a donation to Macmillan. The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is today, Friday 25th September. This is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer. Macmillan encourages people all over […]