The creative calendar
A year of moments worth marking
From Earth Day to Black History Month, plan your term around the dates that matter — each one linked to ready-to-teach workshops and interactive videos.
The creative calendar
From Earth Day to Black History Month, plan your term around the dates that matter — each one linked to ready-to-teach workshops and interactive videos.
Football made kids
Did you know that UK monarchs typically have two birthdays?! That's right – their 'actual' birthday (which for King Charles III is in November) and their 'official' birthday, which is an annually selected day when celebrations take place. On this day there's a ceremonial Trooping the Colour in London, also known as the King's Birthday Parade,
The 'Windrush generation' were thousands of people who emigrated to the UK from Caribbean countries between 1948-1971. They are so-called after a ship that brought one of the first groups to UK shores – the HMT Empire Windrush. Windrush Day shares the story of this historic migration, as well as pays tribute to the many sacrifices and contributions the Windrush generation made to post-war British life.
National School Sports Week is an annual celebration of PE, play, and sport, aimed at empowering as many young people as possible to get involved.
Celebrate the anniversary of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing on 20th July. Explore the history round this world-changing lunar mission and take-off with out-of-this-world space-based activities.
Taking place annually on the second Tuesday of October, Ada Lovelace Day honours the incredible achievements of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). All thanks to Ada Lovelace, the 19th century mathematician who's widely recognised as the world's first computer programmer.
The Battle of Hastings, a ferocious 12-hour clash which shaped English History, was fought on 14th October 1066. A battle between Anglo-Saxon and Norman troops, Duke William of Normandy emerged victorious and established a new Norman monarchy in England.
Black History Month is an annual observance dedicated to celebrating the contributions, culture, and history of Black people. The month is used to highlight the achievements of Black individuals throughout history — in areas such as science, politics, arts, sport, and civil rights — and to reflect on the history of slavery, colonialism, and racial injustice. It's also a time to recognise the ongoing fight for equality.
Remember, remember, the fifth of November... Now an annual celebration featuring firework displays, after-dark parades and toffee apples, Bonfire Night's political roots reach back to 1605 and a devious Gunpowder Plot led by the rebel Guy Fawkes.
Diwali (also spelled Divali) is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains, as well as some Buddhists. It is often called the Festival of Lights, and typically falls between October and November each year.
Remembrance Day is a special day of memorial and reflection, to honour the sacrifices of members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty. It is marked on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, in line with the end of World War I hostilities in 1918.
Anti-Bullying Week
Also known as the 'Festival of Lights', this eight-day Jewish festival happens every year in November or December and celebrates a miracle that happened in Jerusalem more than 2,000 years ago. In Hebrew, the festival is known as Chanukah and festivities including the lighting of candles, sharing of gifts, enjoying special food and playing family games.
The Christian festival of Christmas marks the birth of baby Jesus, the son of God, who was born in a stable in Bethlehem. This story, also known as the nativity, is often performed by children around Christmas time alongside festive songs, foods and decorations.
Shine a light on the importance of children's emotional wellbeing with this annual focus week. An opportunity for mental health awareness and honest discussions around connection, communication and help with coping.
Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival) is the most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. It is observed by Chinese communities worldwide, as well as in other East and Southeast Asian cultures including Vietnamese and Korean communities.
9th February marks Safer Internet Day 2027 and we will be helping schools to inform children across the UK with our week-long celebration.
World Book Day is a global, annual celebration of authors, illustrators, books, and reading.
Get set for a 10-day celebration of all things science and STEM! Plan your own exciting experiments, delve into history's most influential figures and partake in some of the initiative's many pre-organised events including festivals, museum lates and science fairs.
Celebrate the incredible achievements of women across history, and discuss the importance of equality and fairness.
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy practice of Ramadan, a month-long observance when Muslims around the world fast between dawn and sunset. The exact date of Eid depends on the moon (just like Easter!), but it is a great celebration which includes prayer, mosque services, shared food, quality time with friends and family, and thanks to Allah for the strength and resilience given throughout Ramadan.
Holi is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated primarily in India and Nepal, but also by Hindu communities around the world, including here in the UK. It is often called the Festival of Colours. It typically falls in March, on the last full moon of the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna. What it celebrates: Holi marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. It is associated with the story of Prahlad and the demoness Holika — where good prevails despite attempts to destroy it. It is also linked to the playful nature of the god Krishna.
Easter is an important Christian festival and marks the events leading up to Jesus rising from the dead, three days after his execution in Jerusalem. Celebrated on a Sunday in either March or April, Easter Sunday is preceded by a Holy Week that includes Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Lent is a six-week period, leading up to Easter Sunday, that mirrors the time Jesus spent fasting in the desert before arrival in Jerusalem.
Celebrated on the 13 or 14 April every year, Vaisakhi is a Sikh festival that celebrates the founding of Sikhism in 1699. On this day, Sikhs might go to the Gurdwara (a sacred place of worship) for a service. This is followed by a colourful procession through the streets, free community meals, family feasts, and traditional song and dance.
The RMS Titanic was the largest ocean liner to have ever been built and considered by many to be 'unsinkable'. Yet on the night of 15th April 1912, that's exactly what happened in the freezing waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. One of history's most well-known disasters, over 1,500 people died, but the very human stories of those on board endure.
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on 22 April each year. It is dedicated to raising awareness about environmental protection and encouraging action to look after our planet.
VE Day stands for 'Victory in Europe Day'. It marks the day during World War Two when Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, announced that war against Nazi Germany had ended following their surrender. It was emotional, happy day and is still commemorated today through educational activities, street parties and historical displays.
Celebrated around the world on 12th May - Florence Nightingale's birthday - International Nurses' Day honours the global contribution of nurses to our continued safety, health, wellbeing and society.