Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 runs from 12th – 18th May.
Earth Day
A day dedicated to raising awareness of the environmental issues facing our planet, Earth Day is celebrated on 22nd April.
World Poetry Day
An international celebration of poetry in all its forms that takes place on 21st March every year.
Empathy Week
A festival of webinars, films and resources to develop the skill of empath. It runs from 10th-14th March 2025.
Refugee Week
An annual celebration of the contribution of refugees, with a focus on culture, the arts and the community. Refugee Week 2025 takes place from 16th-22nd June.
International Mother Language Day
An international celebration of the role of language in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue that takes place on February 21st.
Reading Champions Challenges: Book Talk
Encourage reading for pleasure with the new Reading Champions Challenge, running from 1st May to 27th June 2025.
Harry Potter Book Day
Celebrate the magical world created in the best-selling Harry Potter series of books on 17th October 2024.
National Reading Champions Quiz
National competition to test young people’s book knowledge. Register by 31st January 2025.
Excelsior Award
Take part in this annual award celebrating the best graphic novels and manga published for 9-18 year-olds. Shortlists are announced in December.
