Secondary Events

Below is a list of all events that are relevant or suitable for Secondary teachers. Some events are cultural or language related special days, some are ALL events or events run by external bodies involved in language teaching or learning.
Just click on the event to find out more details about each event.

STALL (Secondary Teachers at ALL)

STALL - online

STALL (Secondary Teachers at ALL) ALL’s online event for Secondary members   Next meeting: Thursday 3rd July 2025 on Zoom from 19h00 Recitation and other speaking challenges Anna Lise Gordon will […]

Francophonie en direct 

ALL - Online

Francophonie en direct – the ALL webinar for those who teach French Tuesday 8th July 2025 from 18h30 on Zoom   How to embed French phonics in the curriculum This session will explore […]

ALL Cymru Launch Event – Online

ALL CYMRU LAUNCH EVENT online 4 – 5pm WEDNESDAY, JULY 9TH “Developing Extended Spontaneous Speaking and Writing for GCSE”   With Vincent Everett   Vincent will explore ways for language […]

La Fête Nationale

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. […]

International Youth Day

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 […]

La Rentrée

The return to school Activities for La Rentrée Further information about festivals and fiestas in France and the French-speaking world.

Mein erster Schultag

My first day of school Activities for Mein erster Schultag Further information about celebrations and festivals in Germany and the German-speaking world.

International Literacy Day

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 […]

International Day of Peace

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 […]

Tag der deutschen Einheit

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 […]

World Teachers’ Day

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 […]

La Nuit Blanche

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 […]

La Fiesta Nacional

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.​

World Science Day for Peace & Development

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 […]

Martinstag

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 […]

Armistice Day

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 […]

International Day for Tolerance

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.

Universal Children’s Day

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 […]

Nikolaustag

St Nicholas’ Day 06 December Further information: Christmas resources, Voyage Kids website and German Festivals on Pinterest.

International Migrants Day

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, […]

Noël

Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and French festivals on Pinterest

Weihnachten

Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and German Festivals on Pinterest.

El Dia de Navidad

Christmas Day 25 December Click here for Spanish Christmas resources and Spanish Festivals on Pinterest.

ALL London: The January Event 2026

BFI (British Film Institute) Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 8XT London, United Kingdom

The ALL London January Event 2026 - Saturday 17th January 2026.  BFI, London. Save the date!

La Fête de la Musique

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.

La Fête Nationale

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. […]

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

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. […]

Language World

Language World is ALL’s national conference for teachers of languages. Join your subject community to celebrate language teaching and learning!

Join ALL

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Getting involved

ALL supports and represents different groups of language teachers in the UK, with the help of volunteers around the country.