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.
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 […]
For more details of speakers, sessions and also how to book see flyer: Flyer+ booking form - A-Level Conference 2025
PHOrum The next PHOrum meeting will take place on Thursday 27th November 4.00-5.30pm. This is an online meeting and is free for ALL members. There will be 3 great presentations on primary languages themes. Lottie Osborn - Manie Musicale - bring this worldwide music competition into your curriculum Manie Musicale is an annual music competition organised by […]
St Nicholas’ Day 06 December Further information: Christmas resources, Voyage Kids website and German Festivals on Pinterest.
Creativity in the MFL classroom. The Creativity in the MFL classroom Special Interest Group has now become part of the Association for Language Learning SIG Community and now have our own web page to share our resources and move our discussions forward. Save the following dates and come and join: Tues 14 October 4pm - […]
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and French festivals on Pinterest
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and German Festivals on Pinterest.
Christmas Day 25 December Click here for Spanish Christmas resources and Spanish Festivals on Pinterest.
Day of the Holy Innocents 28 December Click here for further information.
Fri 27th March 1-5pm ALL Oxfordshire Annual Conference for teachers (hybrid) Department of Education, 15 Norham Gardens Expressions of interest in presenting: https://forms.office.com/e/YvcjwND8NL
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
St Nicholas’ Day 06 December Further information: Christmas resources, Voyage Kids website and German Festivals on Pinterest.
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and French festivals on Pinterest
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and German Festivals on Pinterest.
Christmas Day 25 December Click here for Spanish Christmas resources and Spanish Festivals on Pinterest.
Day of the Holy Innocents 28 December Click here for further information.
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.
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.
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.
German Unity Day 03 October every year: The day of German unity (Tag der deutschen Einheit) is a nationwide public holiday marking the official reunification of Germany in 1990. Find out more on the UK German Connection 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.
