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National Year of Speaking and Listening

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Schools to get new business managers

Every Local Authority in the country is set to have access to business managers to help their school save money

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March 2010

Monday 08 Tuesday 09 Wednesday 10 Thursday 11 Friday 12 Saturday 13 Sunday 14
International Women's Day

International Women's Day

A day when the achievements of women are celebrated. Invite the children to pick and research a famous female figure, such as Mother Teresa.
National Bed Month

National Bed Month

March is National Bed Month and a good time to promote the benefits of a good night’s sleep. Find out more about why sleep is so important.
No Smoking day

No Smoking day

Today is national No Smoking Day. Use the day as an opprtunity to talk to the children about healthy living and inspire staff who smoke to give up. See more about event ideas and how to break free.
Crufts

Crufts

The UK’s most famous dog show, Crufts, starts its four day run today at the NEC in Birmingham. Discover more pets-related activity ideas to interest the children.
Gandhi leads civil disobedience (1930)

Gandhi leads civil disobedience (1930)

In 1930, Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi led thousands on a march, in a peaceful process of civil disobedience in India protesting against British Rule.
Uranus discovered

Uranus discovered

The discovery of the seventh planet from the sun was first announced by William Herschel in 1781.
Mothering Sunday

Mothering Sunday

A day to honour mothers everywhere. Find resources to help celebrate Mother’s Day.

March 2010

Monday 15 Tuesday 16 Wednesday 17 Thursday 18 Friday 19 Saturday 20 Sunday 21
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.
Spring Equinox

Spring Equinox

One of only two days in the year when the length of the day and the night are the same.
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.
Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday

In the Christian faith, this day remembers the day of the Last Supper. On this day the Queen gives a small red and white purse containing money to a small number of deserving senior citizens.
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 eggs symbolising spring are decorated, hidden and searched for.

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