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17 March 2010

Review into racism in schools

The Government has accepted in full the recommendations of an independent review into racism in schools

17 March 2010

Celebrities promote reading

Celebrities, Alesha Dixon, Kano, Noel Clarke and Reggie Yates, are set to appear in a poster campaign to promote reading to young people

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This month

March 2010

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New Moon

New Moon

Tonight there is a new Moon when the Moon is directly in front of the Sun. With no light illuminating it, we therefore can’t see the Moon from Earth. Introduce the children to some of these great activities related to the Moon and space.

Early Childhood Forum annual conference

Early Childhood Forum annual conference

The ECF is holding their seventh annual conference on this day. ‘Black Sheep, Snow White and Hot Cross Buns: exploring equality and diversity in early years services’.

St Patrick's Day

St Patrick's Day

This day celebrates the patron saint of Ireland, St Patrick. Irish people around the world hold parades and parties. Find St Patrick’s Day resources

British Sign Language recognised

British Sign Language recognised

On this day in 2003 British Sign Language was recognised as an official British language. Take a look at our sign language resources online.

Sport Relief

Sport Relief

Sport Relief runs from today until 21 March. See how you can get involved with events and fundraising on the Sport Relief website.

The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival 2010

The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival 2010

This Festival, which runs until 28 March, offers a wonderful range of talks, discussions, debates, readings, Literary Lunches and Dinners in the exceptional and beautiful surroundings of Christ Church and Corpus Christi College. Visit www.oxfordliteraryfestival.com for more information.

World Poetry Day

World Poetry Day

This UNESCO-led day promotes the reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the world. Discover poetry resources online.

March 2010

Monday 22 Tuesday 23 Wednesday 24 Thursday 25 Friday 26 Saturday 27 Sunday 28
First demonstration of celluloid cinema film (1895)

First demonstration of celluloid cinema film (1895)

Auguste & Louis Lumière gave the first demonstration of celluloid film in Paris, on this day in 1895.

World Meteorological Day

World Meteorological Day

Today is World Meteorological Day so why not invite the children to go on a walk and observe the weather then discuss the types of weather we have in the UK. Find more weather resources online.

Rama Navami

Rama Navami

This Hindu Festival celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama.

Livingston spring book sale!

Livingston spring book sale!

Each term, Scholastic Book Fairs hold special sales at their distribution warehouses with fantastic children’s fiction at bargain prices! Visit the Scholastic Warehouse Sales’ website for more information.

March birthflower

March birthflower

This month’s birthflower is the jonquil or daffodil (see also St David’s Day on 1 March 2010). Try making them with your children and displaying them in your setting.

World Theatre Day

World Theatre Day

Celebrate this day, first launched in 1961, by staging a class or school performance. The Scholastic magazines website has lots of drama resources to help.

British summer time begins

British summer time begins

Clocks go forward in the early hours of this morning – don’t forget to change the time!

March 2010 / April 2010

Monday 29 Tuesday 30 Wednesday 31 Thursday 01 Friday 02 Saturday 03 Sunday 04
Passover

Passover

A holy day on which the Hebrews’ escape from slavery in Egypt is commemorated by people of the Jewish and Samaritan faiths. Find resources about Passover.

Anaesthetic used for the first time (1842)

Anaesthetic used for the first time (1842)

Dr. Crawford Long was the first doctor to use anesthesia, during an operation to remove a cyst.

The Eiffel Tower officially opened (1889)

The Eiffel Tower officially opened (1889)

It is 324m tall and was originally the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair.

April Fools Day

April Fools Day

The day when people play tricks upon each other.

Good Friday

Good Friday

In the Christian faith, the day on which the crucifixion of Christ is commemorated. Many people eat a traditional cake called a hot-cross bun.

National Pet Month

National Pet Month

Running until 3 May, this event aims to promote responsible pet ownership and raise awareness of the role, value and contribution to society of working and companion animals. Find out more at www.nationalpetmonth. org.uk

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday

In the Christian faith, the day on which the resurrection of Christ is commemorated. Many people attend church services and often chocolate eggs are hidden and searched for. Take a look at our Easter activities and resources.

April 2010

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Churchill resigns

Churchill resigns

On this day in 1955, Winston Churchill resigned due to ill health. Educate your class about this famous figure with our activities and resources.

Race riots escalate

Race riots escalate

Race riots in the US, which had been provoked by the assassination of Martin Luther King on 4 April, escalated on this day in 1968. Take a look at Sue Cowley’s articles on coping with difficult issues in school.

Dick Turpin

Dick Turpin

On this day in 1739, this infamous highwayman was hanged. Share Alfred Noyes’ atmospheric poem, ‘The Highwayman’ with your class. It is available on the ‘Poem of the Week’ website.

International Day of the Roma

International Day of the Roma

A day celebrating Roman culture. Take a look at our Ancient Rome resources.

Oldest audible sound recording made (1860)

Oldest audible sound recording made (1860)

This ten second recording of Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville performing the French folk song ‘Au Clair de la Lune’ was only able to be played back successfully for the first time in 2008. Find hundreds of audio resources on our website.

Devastating earthquake

Devastating earthquake

A terrible earthquake devastated parts of Iran on this day in 1972. The quake centred on the town of Ghir. Check out our wild weather resources.

Theory of Relativity (1905)

Theory of Relativity (1905)

Albert Einstein revealed his theory of relativity on this day in 1905.

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