ALL Wakefield Hub Meeting 10th June 26 AI in MFL: “The Wow Factor: Creating a New GCSE Languages Lesson with AI” Are you looking for innovative ways to streamline your lesson planning while significantly boosting student engagement? The ALL Wakefield Hub is thrilled to invite you to a hands-on session with renowned MFL […]
Social Zoom for ECTs and trainees - all welcome! Wednesday 10 June 2026 from 18h30 on Zoom Jordan Connelly will talk about his Creative Hooks. Liz Lord will raise issues about Culture, often referred to in research reports as a positive and motivating element. And, if time allows, Tanya Riordan will talk about how to plan […]
ONLINE EVENT: East Sussex ALL Primary Hub Meeting meeting is on Thursday 11 June 2026 Theme: tbc Contact name: Sarah Timlin Email: [email protected]
ALL London June Event https://all-london.org.uk/event/the-all-london-june-event-2026/ The ALL London June Event Saturday June 13th 2026, 9.30am- 1.30pm The Grey Coat Hospital – St Andrew’s site, Greycoat Place, SW1P 2DY.
ALL North Lakes Network is delighted to welcome you to our ‘Summer Symposium’ starting at 4.00pm and finishing at 6.00pm on Wednesday 17th June. There will be refreshments for when you arrive. We will be meeting in the International Languages Centre at Keswick School and once you have registered your interest via e-mail, details of […]
Festival of Music For further information, see the Fête de la Musique page, our French Festivals Pinterest page, or find out more about important events, special days and festivals.
The next Bristol area Primary Hub will be on Monday 22nd June , at Elmlea Junior School, BS9 3UF Theme to be announced nearer the time. For further information, to book a place or be added to their mailing list please contact [email protected]
Title of Event: Bringing languages to life through creativity and authenticity Date: Thursday, July 2nd Time: 7-8pm Venue: Zoom Details of the event: title / theme / overview / speak / bio Inspired by the collaboration with practitioners and members of the ALL-Special interest Group for Creativity in the MFL classroom, this session will explore […]
Francophonie en direct – the ALL webinar for those who teach French (in any phase) Monday 6 July 2026 from 18h30 on Zoom Keeping Languages Fun - Tom Brain Language Fiesta Theatre In Education focuses on using drama to make language-learning as fun and immersive as possible. Their French show Voulez-Vous is performed totally in French, so the […]
Please find below the dates of the Decolonising the Secondary Languages Curriculum Special Interest Group for the 2025-26 academic year. Wednesday 12th November 2025 (online 5.30-6.30pm) Thursday 5th February 2026 (online 5.30-6.30pm) Tuesday 12th May 2026 (online 5.30-6.30pm) Friday 10th July 2026 (Full day in person meeting/ social) *VENUE TBC* If you would like to register to attend the above […]
Bastille Day A range of activities for la Fête Nationale can be found in the Francophonie area of the Language Zones. Creative ideas can be found on our Pinterest board. Further information about festivals and fiestas in France and the French-speaking world.
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People 9 August every year: Celebrating the lives of indigenous populations, and drawing attention to the discrimination and loss of rights they often face. You can find more information on the website of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues including the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted in September […]
International Youth Day 12 August every year: Celebrating the experiences and voices of young people. Set up in 2000, the United Nations visit the International Youth Day celebrates the experiences and voices of young people. Each Day has a different annual theme. Further information can be found here.
The return to school Activities for La Rentrée Further information about festivals and fiestas in France and the French-speaking world.
My first day of school Activities for Mein erster Schultag Further information about celebrations and festivals in Germany and the German-speaking world.
8 September every year: UNESCO celebrates International Literacy Day to remind the international community that literacy is a human right and the foundation of all learning. For further information, visit the UN’s International Literacy Day and the UNESCO Literacy Programme websites, and view this UNESCO infographic about world literacy and why it is important. Further information can be found here.
International Day of Peace 21 September ever year: the International Day of Peace was brought into being by United Nations Resolutions in 1981 and 2001. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide and thousands of organizations across the globe now actively observe Peace Day. Further information can be found here.
World Teachers’ Day 05 October every year: To celebrate the unique and vital role of teachers, in every country and continent of the world. For further information, visit the UNESCO website and the World Teachers’ Day website.
Cultural festival (White night) First Saturday in October: every year from 7pm ’til 7am on the first Saturday in October, Paris blossoms into a fantastic harvest of art, music and theatrical events. Find out more here.
Spain’s National Day 12 October every year: The National Day of Spain, also known as Día de la Hispanidad, is celebrated on October 12. Find out more here and here.
10 November every year: the objectives of World Science Day for Peace and Development (WSDPD) are to strengthen public awareness on the role of science for peaceful and sustainable societies; to promote national and international solidarity for a shared science between countries; to renew national and international commitment for the use of science for the benefit of […]
St Martin’s Day St. Martin’s Day (Martinstag) on November 11 is a religious observance in Germany that is particularly popular with children – it is dedicated to St. Martin of Tours and celebrates modesty and altruism. Click here for further information and resources. Find teaching ideas and activities here.
11 November every year: Armistice Day, also known as Poppy Day or Remembrance Day, commemorates the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war, specifically since World War I (1914-1918). It is observed on 11 November because World War I ended on that date in 1918. Further information and resources can be found here.
16 November every year: Encouraging respect, dialogue and cooperation among different cultures, civilizations and peoples. Find out more on the UN Website or the UNESCO Promoting Tolerance web page.
20 November marks the day in which the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959. Universal Children’s Day acknowledges the importance of actively promoting the welfare of the world’s children. Further information can be found on the Global Dimension website.
November 26th is National Linguistics Day!
St Nicholas’ Day 06 December Further information: Christmas resources, Voyage Kids website and German Festivals on Pinterest.
18 December every year: Recognising the rights of migrants throughout the world. A United Nations day to recognise the rights of migrants throughout the world. Click here for further information, including facts and figures on migrants.
World Arabic Language Day
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and French festivals on Pinterest
