Annual Planner of Events – PSHEE/Citizenship

1. Annual Planner of Events – PSHEE/Citizenship To be able to use this resource, you need to play the power point. Click on the links to take you to a page of websites that you may find useful. All links were correct in September 2011.. Start Jane Fletcher– PSHEE and Citizenship Consultant

2. Events in September and October September International Day of Democracy 15th International Day of Peace 21st September European Day of Languages 26th September October Black History Month World Mental Health Day – 10th October World Sight Day – 13th October World Food Day 16th October Global Handwashing Day – 15th October International Day for the Eradication of Poverty –17th October One World Week 23rd to 30th October Make a Difference Day – 29th October To November Click on the links, to take you to the websites…..

3. Events for November & December November Firework safety – 5th November 11 Million Takeover Day 11th November Global Entrepreneur Week 14th – 20th November Anti Bullying Week - 14th – 20th November Alcohol Awareness Week - 14th – 20th November World Toilet Day – 19th November International Education Week – 14th – 20th November Universal Children’s Day – 20th November Road Safety Week 21st - 27th November December World AIDS Day – 1st December International Day for the Abolition of Slavery -2nd December International Human Rights day - 10th December To January

4. Events for January,February & March Jan Healthy Brain Month Holocaust Memorial Day – 27th January Feb Safer Internet Day – 9th February Fair Trade Fortnight – 28th February –13th March March No Smoking Day - 9th March Red Nose Day – 18th March World Water Day – 22nd March ToApril

5. Events for April and May April World Health Day – 7th April Relaxation Remedies – prepare children for tests…. May National Sun Awareness Week 3rd – 10th May Walk to school Week 16th – 20th May Friendship Fun Day 21st May World day for Cultural Diversity – 21st May National SMILE month 15th May – 12th June To June

6. Events for June & July June Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Month Refugee week 20th - 26th June My Money Week 27th June – 3rd July July Transition activities Enterprise Week/Month ideas Olympics & Paralympics

7. International Day of Democracy • http://www.greeningtheblue.org/event/international-day-democracy-15-september-2011 "On this International Day of Democracy, let us redouble our efforts to support all people, in particular the young – the drivers of this year’s momentous events – in making democracy a working reality. This Day belongs to them. Let us honour their commitment to a lifelong journey in democracy. “ Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Back to September

8. International Day of Peace21st September • Peace One Day – Great educational materials • Information about the reasons why we have an International Day of Peace. Quick facts page. Back to September

9. European Day of Languages 26th September • Main website for information • Access to resources for the day • A possible assembly to use with KS3/4 • A link to a booklet called ‘A passport to the European Union’ to use within the classroom. Also links to games. Back to September

10. October - Black History Month • An American site, so be aware that their black history month is in February. Resources cover a wide range of subject areas for good curricular links – choose carefully! • General site with info, order your teachers pack here. • Great website to look at Black History Month and also useful for other areas of the curriculum. Back to October

11. World Mental Health Day10th October • World Mental Health Day – information and links to further sources. • Further information regarding the purpose of the day. • Also please remember to use your SEAL materials to look at the emotional health and well being of young people. Back to October

12. World Food Day – 16th October • Links to resources related to the day • Assembly and lessons related to World Food Day • Some possible case studies to get ideas from…. • Main World Food Day website Back to October

13. World Sight Day14th October • The main World Sight Day website – you can down load banners and posters on the left hand side. Back to October

14. Global Handwashing Day15th October • Global Handwashing Day – Great website with resources and all of the information you will need. Back to October

15. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - 17th October • International Day of the Eradication of Poverty – useful website with links to other resources. Back to October

16. One World Week 17th-24th October • One World Week- main website with information about what the week involves. Click on ‘download resources’ for useful ideas for the classroom. Back to October

17. Make a Difference Day29th October • Make a Difference Day - Main website with all of the information, have a look at the free resources. To November

18. Firework Safety Websites • Fire work safety code - Has posters and safety leaflets for you to download and discuss with the children and also a quiz. Has the firework code too to remind them of what to do. • Resources page for teachers to download posters, leaflets and general info regarding fireworks. • Welephant’s Website - print outs to use with children, stories…… • Firework safety games to play with the children. • Firework code to print out/leaflet. • Fireman Sam – video and games for R/KS1 Back to November

19. 11 Million Takeover Day • 11th November • Takeover Day gives children and young people the chance to work with adults for the day and be involved in decision-making. Children benefit from the opportunity to experience the world of work and make their voices heard, while adults and organisations gain a fresh perspective on what they do • http://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/takeover_day

20. Global Entrepreneurship Week14th – 20th November • Main website for the week – register and find out what schools have done in previous years….. • ‘Make your Mark Challenge’ is the UK’s largest one day enterprise challenge day – part of entrepreneur week. Back to November

21. National Anti Bullying Week14th – 18th November • A link to some SEAL assembly materials • Anti-Bullying Alliance - Information for teachers links to other pages and lesson plans – a great site to use. Order your anti bullying toolkit too. • Information from NSPCC about bullying • Anti-bullying activity ideas Back to November

22. Alcohol Awareness Week14th – 20th November • National Alcohol awareness campaign • Drinkaware a site with materials and advice on talking to young people about alcohol • Links to information about the themes for Alcohol Awareness Week 2011. • http://www.lincs2alcohol.co.uk Lincolnshire’s Alcohol Awareness website

23. World Toilet Day19th November • World Toilet Day – main home page with information Back to November

24. International Education Week 14th – 18th November • Information about International Education Week Back to November

25. Universal Children’s Day 20th November • An opportunity to inform children of their rights according to the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. In countries where the rights of children are generally well-respected, teachers may draw attention to situations in countries where this is not the case. see • Primary school assembly to promote the meaning of Universal Children’s Day • Christian Aid page - A link to other possible resources Back to November

26. Road Safety Week 21st- 27th Nov • Royal society for the prevention of accidents – good resources for teachers and parents • Encourage children in your school to become Junior Road Safety Officers! • Game to play with the children to reinforce road safety messages. • Interactive activities to complete with the children, has three different levels. • Brake, the road safety charity register for a FREE action pack • ‘Holding Hands’ interactive resource about how to get to school safely • Road safety crossword – good to use as a plenary or starter. • Green cross code quiz – interactive • Don’t forget your Bobby Bear road safety lesson plans! Back to December

27. World AIDS Day – 1st December • Main website for resources and general information • Further resources to download including the ‘Light for Rights’ toolkit Back to December

28. International Day for the Abolition of Slavery – 2nd December • Information and teaching resources related to slavery • Artefacts box to loan: The Slave trade is perhaps the biggest human tragedy that affected the highest number of people for the longest span of time in history. Resources exploring the issues are available suitable for KS2 ,3 and 4. The Adventures of Ottobah and Teachers Handbook which contains curriculum guidance and lesson plans for KS2 and KS3 (meeting KS3 History Curriculum). Contact jfletcher@cfbt.com for details Back to December

29. International Human Rights Day – 10th December • Background information • A great free teaching resource to order for teaching human rights at KS3. • Links to lessons to use with Y2 and Y6. Back to January

30. Healthy Brain Month – January • Brain fitness games – for all levels. • Brain teasers and problem solving exercises. • An American website, lots of information about how the brain works, in child speak! • Child friendly information about how the brain works. To February

31. Holocaust Memorial Day – 27th January • Order your FREE pack from the main website for the day. Also check out the survivor stories at the bottom of this page…. • Teaching materials for all key stages related to the day To March

32. Safer Internet Day – 7th Feb 2012 • Register your interest in being involved in Safer Internet Day 2012 on the SID website here Registered schools will receive a SID kit in January 2012 including information about SID, promotional materials, suggested activities, and eSafety resources. • Knowitall from Childnet International, great website and resources. • Link to a great free resource to tackle cyber bullying. • Link to publications to download and resources to order. • Kidsmart- Great website for the children to go on and read all about the dangers of the internet. • Chatdanger- A guide on how to chat safely online. • Thinkyouknow- Great film clips and lesson plans • Wonder Web World – a film made by news round highlighting the dangers of sharing personal information • Dongle – CBBC’s stay safe quiz • Resources and support from Orange Back to February

33. Fair Trade Fortnight27th Feb – 11th March • The theme of Fortnight is ‘Take a Step for Fairtrade in 2012’ • Main homepage for Fair Trade. Links to video resources to show in the classroom. Click on resources to download Fair Trade action plans and photos, recipes and more to use within school. Videos could be used in the classroom or during and assembly – v good! • Banana Link - focusing on fair trade bananas. Click on resources to see some educational resources which look useful. • Fair Trade assembly • Fair Trade assembly – Christian Aid. • Great resources for KS2 Pa Pa Paa Back to March

34. National No Smoking Day 14th March • To down load resources and order an information pack, leaflets and posters…. • Resources for the day can be loaned from CfBT contact jfletcher@cfbt.com • Possible lessons to download from the TES for KS3/4. Back to March

35. Red Nose day & Sport Relief • Main Red Nose Day website - Info also about sport relief which your school may wish to take part in. • To support Fair Trade – Pa Pa Paa KS2 • Send my friend – Olympic-themed Send My Friend to School campaign in 2012 supporting disadvantaged children to attend school Back to March

36. World Water Day – 22nd March • Water & Food security– is the theme for this year • Information on the main home page • Resources from the TES related to this day Back to April

37. World Health Day- 7th April • Information related to the day • Main web page for the day Back to April

38. Relaxation Remedies – Help to prepare for tests • Cross curricular ideas to use with the children to help them to relax – can be adapted for different age groups. • Links to how to help the children relax • relaxation techniques to try…. Back to May

39. National Sun Awareness Week2nd -8th May • Some great resources to use across the school – adaptable and very useful. • National Schools Partnership -Link to free resources from Garnier Ambre Solaire • Link to resources for KS 1 and 2. Back to May

40. Walk to School Week 21st- 25th May • Activities for Walk to School week from the TES • Order your Walk to School Week resources • Main home page Back to May

41. World Day for Cultural Diversity – 21st May • Information about the School Linking Network exploring identity • Bangla Stories – stories related to life and growing up in multi-cultural Britain • Lesson plans for cultural diversity Back to May

42. National SMILE Month – 14th May – 22nd June • Main website with information • Information from Colgate • British Dental Association 3D Mouth • Lesson resources from Crest • Resource from the TES Back to May

43. Friendship Fun Day21st May 2011 • Main webpage – it is a fundraising day which celebrates friendship. • Possible activities to use from the TES based on friendship. Back to May

44. Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month - June • Main website with information related to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History • Out of sight a useful resource tackling racism towards Gypsy, Roma and Travellers.  Back to June

45. Refugee Week 18th – 24th June • Main website with information related to the week • Refugee Week teaching resources from • More links to resources • SEAL and the Global Dimension website has some refugee lesson plans Back to June

46. My Money Week 25th June – 1st July • Main website for ‘My Money week’ • Search for teaching resources • My Money online –website with great film clips to use – worth a look. Back to July

47. Business Enterprise Month- July • Good practice in enterprise education • Possible enterprise resources to download Back to July

48. Transition Ideas • – ‘Moving on’ to use with Y6 transition. • Article about a local school, who use ‘ebuddies’ to aid in transition. Some good ideas. • Tips for transition – some useful ideas! • Guidance on good practice for transition Back to July

49. Olympics & Paralympics27 July-12 Aug 29 Aug-9 Sept • The official London 2012 education programme • Find resources, ideas and opportunities to help you make the most of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.