The 5th March this year is World Book Day! #WorldBookDay changes lives through a love of books and shared reading. Their mission is to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own. Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future […]
On 8th March 2026, let’s all come together for the 6th UK National Day of Reflection. It was first celebrated in 2021 to mark the first anniversary of the first lockdown. It's a special moment to remember everyone who died during the #Pandemic. We're encouraging everyone to take part in a minute's silence, share the name of […]
Empathy Week is an innovative educational festival that encourages students, educators, and communities to explore the power of #Empathy and how it can transform relationships, societies, and the world. Held annually, this week-long event brings together schools, communities, and global thought leaders to engage in various activities designed to develop empathy and emotional intelligence in […]
Mothering Sunday, more commonly known as Mother's Day, is observed in The UK every year on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which means it is a moveable feast. As such it is always three weeks before Easter Sunday. It is a day for celebrating #Mothers and showering them with gifts and treats. The origins of Mothering Sunday […]
What is Neurodiversity Celebration Week? Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how #Neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent, while creating more inclusive and […]
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The #Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On #StPatricksDay, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in […]
The Spring Equinox occurs on the 20th of March, marking the transition from winter to spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The Spring Equinox varies its date slightly each year but typically falls around March 20th. This astronomical event holds cultural and spiritual significance across various traditions, symbolising renewal, balance, and the awakening of nature. It’s […]
Daylight savings start today in the UK with the start of British Summer Time. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29th March 2026 than the day before. Meaning that there will be less light first thing and more light in the evening. History of Daylight Savings: ‘Spring forward, fall back’. In […]
