School Calendar Events Reference
The School Calendar includes events and dates of national or international significance. Content providers can list and tag their events according to the calendar.
Teachers can search the site using KLAs and/or calendar events as filters. The calendar will be updated regularly.
Note: not all calendar items will have an event connected to it. Content providers will be adding their events, so teachers should check back closer to the date listed in the calendar.
If there is a school calendar event you think is significant and would like to see added, please contact [email protected].
Please click here for current NSW School Terms and holidays.
Topic | Start Date | End Date | NSW Term | Week | Information |
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Disability Recognition Month | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W5, W6, W7, W8, W9 | To raise awareness about developmental disabilities. It aims to highlight the importance of the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of society. |
Children’s Mental Health Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W3 | Encourage students to take some time to focus on mental health. Encourage them to think of how they can best look after their own mental health and how they can support family or friends with their mental health too. Click Here For More Information |
NSW Teacher PD- School Development Day 1 of 4 | 30-01-2024 | 30-01-2024 | T1 | W1 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
NSW Teacher PD- School Development Day 2 of 4 | 31-01-2024 | 31-01-2024 | T1 | W1 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
World Wetlands Day | 02-02-2024 | 02-02-2024 | T1 | W1 | 2024 theme is Wetlands and human wellbeing. Marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971.World Wetlands Day aims to: raise public awareness of wetland values and benefits and promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands. Click Here For More Information |
Safer Internet Day | 06-02-2024 | 06-02-2024 | T1 | W2 | Share knowledge and strategies to assist students to stay safe when using the internet Click Here For More Information |
International Day of Women and Girls in Science | 11-02-2024 | 11-02-2024 | T1 | W2, W3 | A day to inspire and engage women and girls in science ion order to achieve gender equality. Click Here For More Information |
Library Lovers Day | 14-02-2024 | 14-02-2024 | T1 | W3 | It’s a day to remember that our libraries are a place where we can get lost in an idea we are following, find an adventure we are seeking in a book, discover more about an issue we feel passionate about or get help from someone about something we want to know. Click Here For More Information |
Australian Women’s History Month | 01-03-2024 | 28-03-2024 | T1 | W5, W6, W7, W8, W9 | An opprtunity to acknowledge the historical contributions made by women. Click Here For More Information |
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras | 02-03-2024 | 02-03-2024 | T1 | W5, W6 | Supporting students in gender diversity Click Here For More Information |
Sea Week | 02-03-2024 | 10-03-2024 | T1 | W6 | SeaWeek aims to raise community awareness, provide information and encourage an appreciation of the sea. Click Here For More Information |
World Wildlife Day | 03-03-2024 | 03-03-2024 | T1 | W5, W6 | World Wildlife Day aims to celebrate and raise awareness of the worlds wild animals and plants. Click Here For More Information |
International Women’s Day | 08-03-2024 | 08-03-2024 | T1 | W6 | International Women’s Day aims to raise awareness of women and gender inequality Click Here For More Information |
Global Money Week | 18-03-2024 | 24-03-2024 | T1 | W8 | An annual global awareness-raising campaign on the importance of ensuring that young people, from an early age, are financially aware, and are gradually acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours necessary to make sound financial decisions and ultimately achieve financial well-being and financial resilience. Click Here For More Information |
World Storytelling Day | 20-03-2024 | 20-03-2024 | T1 | W8 | The goal is to celebrate the art of storytelling with listeners and storytellers. Click Here For More Information |
Harmony Week | 20-03-2024 | 26-03-2024 | T1 | W8, W9 | Harmony Week celebrates Australias cultural diversity. Its about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Click Here For More Information |
National Close the Gap Day | 21-03-2024 | 21-03-2024 | T1 | W8 | National Close the Gap Day (NCTGD) is a national day of action to pledge support for achieving Indigenous health equality by 2030. Click Here For More Information |
World Water Day | 22-03-2024 | 22-03-2024 | T1 | W8 | World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is all about taking action to tackle the global water crisis. Click Here For More Information |
Ride 2 school day | 22-03-2024 | 22-03-2024 | T1 | W8 | To promote and develop physical activity in children. Click Here For More Information |
Schools Earth Hour Day | 22-03-2024 | 22-03-2024 | T1 | W8 | Earth Hour encourages individuals, businesses and governments around the world to take positive actions for the environment by switching off their lights for one designated hour. Click Here For More Information |
World Health Day | 07-04-2024 | 07-04-2024 | T1 | W11 | Is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. Click Here For More Information |
Youth Week | 11-04-2024 | 21-04-2024 | T1 | W11 | Promoting the connection, particiaption and celebration of youth. Click Here For More Information |
Topic | Start Date | End Date | NSW Term | Week | Information |
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National eSmart Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W | This week-long event provides a chance for teachers, parents, and students alike to develop new and important skills to support them as positive digital citizens. Click Here For More Information |
Anzac Day | 25-04-2024 | 25-04-2024 | T2 | W1 | The meaning of Anzac Day today includes the remembrance of all Australians killed in military operations. Click Here For More Information |
NSW Teacher PD- School Development Day 3 of 4 | 29-04-2024 | 29-04-2024 | T2 | W1 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
International Compost Awareness Week | 05-05-2024 | 11-05-2024 | T2 | W2 | A week of activities, events and publicity to improve awareness of the importance of compost, a valuable organic resource and to promote compost use, knowledge and products. We can compost to help scrap carbon pollution by avoiding landfilling organic materials and helping to build healthier soils. Click Here For More Information |
National Road Safety Week | 13-05-2024 | 17-05-2024 | T2 | W4 | Raising awareness of the importance to remain safe on the road Click Here For More Information |
Global Accessibility Awareness Day | 16-05-2024 | 16-05-2024 | T2 | W3 | The day aims to get everyone talking about digital access and inclusion. Click Here For More Information |
National Walk Safely to School Day | 17-05-2024 | 17-05-2024 | T2 | W3 | Aims to promote the health benefits of walking and create regular walking habits. |
International Day Against LGBTQIA+Dsicrmination (IDAHOBIT) | 17-05-2024 | 17-05-2024 | T2 | W3 | International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) recognises the current and historical discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. Click Here For More Information |
National Simultaneous Storytime | 22-05-2024 | 22-05-2024 | T2 | W4 | To support librarians, teachers, parents, and caregivers to get millions of kids in Australia, New Zealand, and around the world reading together. Click Here For More Information |
International Day for Biological Diversity | 22-05-2024 | 22-05-2024 | T2 | W4 | To increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues Click Here For More Information |
National Sorry Day | 26-05-2024 | 26-05-2024 | T2 | W4, W5 | An opportunity to come together and share the steps towards healing for the Stolen Generations, their families and communities. Click Here For More Information |
National Reconciliation Week | 27-05-2024 | 03-06-2024 | T2 | W5 | National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Click Here For More Information |
World Environment Day | 05-06-2024 | 05-06-2024 | T2 | W6 | World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Click Here For More Information |
World Oceans Day | 08-06-2024 | 08-06-2024 | T2 | W6, W7 | Celebrate and protect our one shared ocean Click Here For More Information |
Topic | Start Date | End Date | NSW Term | Week | Information |
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National Fire Protection Month | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T3 | W8, W9, W10 | National Fire Protection Month will highlight the importance of the fire protection industry to the ongoing safety of the community, the support it provides to firefighters, and the protection of life, property, and the environment. |
Electricity Safety Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T3 | W | Electricity Safety Week raises awareness of the hazards associated with electricity and teaches students how to be safe around electricity. Click Here For More Information |
SciFest | 04-11-2023 | 29-11-2024 | T3 | W3, W4, W5, W6, W7 | SciFest 2023 is the biggest virtual excursions festival in Australia promoting science and technology. SciFest links up with National Science week Click Here For More Information |
NAIDOC Week | 04-07-2024 | 11-07-2024 | T3 | W1 | To celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. Click Here For More Information |
Shark Awareness Day | 14-07-2024 | 14-07-2024 | T3 | W1 | To take action to protect the ocean. Click Here For More Information |
NSW Teacher PD- School Development Day 4 of 4 | 22-07-2024 | 22-07-2024 | T3 | W1 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
International Day of Friendship | 30-07-2024 | 30-07-2024 | T3 | W2 | Friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. Click Here For More Information |
Education Week NSW | 05-08-2024 | 09-08-2024 | T3 | W3 | Education Week is an annual celebration of NSW public education and the achievements of our schools, students and education system. Click Here For More Information |
National Science Week | 12-08-2024 | 16-08-2024 | T3 | W4 | The promotion of science with online events, virtual tours, DIY science. The 2024 school theme is Species Survival ? More Than Just Sustainability. Click Here For More Information |
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence | 16-08-2024 | 16-08-2024 | T3 | W4 | Is an opportunity to create a shared understanding of what is bullying, outline your bullying prevention policies and show support to students who may be experiencing bullying. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, student or member of the broader community, everyone has a role to play for bullying prevention Click Here For More Information |
Book Week | 19-08-2024 | 23-08-2024 | T3 | W5 | During Book Week, schools and public libraries spend one glorious week celebrating books and Australian children’s authors and illustrators. Click Here For More Information |
Literacy and Numeracy Week | 29-08-2024 | 04-09-2024 | T3 | W6, W7 | National Literacy and Numeracy Week provides a unique opportunity for schools to recognise and celebrate the achievements of students and the work of teachers, parents and members of the community who support young people to develop stronger literacy and numeracy skills. |
Wear it Purple Day | 30-08-2024 | 30-08-2024 | T3 | W6 | Wear It Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. Click Here For More Information |
Biodiversity Month | 01-09-2024 | 30-09-2024 | T3 | W7, W8, W9, W10 | Biodiversity Month promotes the importance of connecting with nature and caring for nature in all its diversity- its biodiversity! Click Here For More Information |
Social Sciences Week | 02-09-2024 | 06-09-2024 | T3 | W7 | Social Sciences Week is a series of events held across Australia each September offering insight into the impact of the social sciences on our lives. Click Here For More Information |
Adult Learners Week | 02-09-2024 | 06-09-2024 | T3 | W7 | An international celebration of lifelong and lifewide learning. Click Here For More Information |
National Child Protection Week | 02-09-2024 | 06-09-2024 | T3 | W7 | Aims to promote a safe and supported life for every child, now and into the future. Click Here For More Information |
National Health and Physical Education Day | 04-09-2024 | 04-09-2024 | T3 | W7 | Is a nationwide initiative highlighting the importance of HPE in the Australian Curriculum, and its influence on the lifelong learning and development of healthy behaviours in our children. Click Here For More Information |
Threatened Species Day | 07-09-2024 | 07-09-2024 | T3 | W7, W8 | National Threatened Species Day aims to raise awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction. Click Here For More Information |
Indigenous Literacy Day | 07-09-2024 | 07-09-2024 | T3 | W7, W8 | Raising awareness of Indigenous literacy in Australia Click Here For More Information |
History Week | 09-09-2024 | 13-09-2024 | T3 | W8 | History Week is an opportunity to to engage and educate the community about the vitality, diversity and meaning of History and its practice. Click Here For More Information |
RU OK Day | 12-09-2024 | 12-09-2024 | T3 | W8 | R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives. Click Here For More Information |
Virtual Week in Canberra 2024 | 16-09-2024 | 20-09-2024 | T3 | W | Major organsiations in Canberra present virtual excursions during the week. Enrol in one, several or all of them. |
International Day of Sign Languages | 23-09-2024 | 23-09-2024 | T3 | W10 | Recognizes the importance of sign languages in the realization of human rights for deaf people across the globe. Click Here For More Information |
Topic | Start Date | End Date | NSW Term | Week | Information |
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National Nutrition Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W | National Nutrition Week encourages Australians to learn about making healthy food and lifestyle choices to improve their overall health Click Here For More Information |
Earth Science Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W1 | Explore Earth sciences for Australias future. Events celebrate the many ways Earth science impacts our everyday lives and can feature a diverse range of amazing Earth scientists. Click Here For More Information |
International Day of People with Disability | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W8 | Aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. Click Here For More Information |
National Agriculture Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W5 | All Australians enjoy the world class food and fibre grown right here in Australia. National Agriculture Day is your chance to celebrate and learn about Australias incredible farm sector. Click Here For More Information |
ClickFest | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W4, W5, W6, W7 | ClickFest is an annual video conferencing festival run in November each year. ClickFest is an exciting initiative from education organisations across Australia. It highlights the diversity and scope of video conferences available to schools across Australia. Sessions are delivered free or at reduced cost to schools, providing a great opportunity for teachers to give it a go. Click Here For More Information |
Media Literacy Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W3 | Raising the awareness and importance of media literacy for all. Click Here For More Information |
National Bird Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W2 | National Bird Week aims to inspire Australians to take action and get involved in bird conservation efforts. Click Here For More Information |
National Water Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W | Be inspired to understand the importance of water in our world. Click Here For More Information |
Coast Care Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W9 | Aims to raise awareness of our marine and coastal environments Click Here For More Information |
National Recycling Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W6 | National Recycling Week aims to educate and empower people to do the right thing when theyre at the bin. Click Here For More Information |
Pollinator Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W5 | To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators and support their needs. Click Here For More Information |
Human Rights Day | 10-12-2023 | 10-12-2023 | T4 | W9 | Human Rights day is celebrated every 10 December to create awareness and mobilize political will to promote respect for the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948 Click Here For More Information |
Cyber Security Month | 01-10-2024 | 31-10-2024 | T4 | W1, W2, W3 | Cyber Security Month aims to support schools, teachers, parents and carers to protect children – keeping children safe while online. Click Here For More Information |
National Mental Health Month | 01-10-2024 | 31-10-2024 | T4 | W1, W2, W3 | To raise awareness of mental health in our community. |
World Space Week | 04-10-2024 | 10-10-2024 | T4 | W1 | World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. Click Here For More Information |
World Teachers Day | 05-10-2024 | 05-10-2024 | T4 | W1 | Is a day to celebrate how teachers are transforming education but also to reflect on the support they need to fully deploy their talent and vocation, and to rethink the way ahead for the profession globally Click Here For More Information |
NSW Aboriginal Languages Week | 21-10-2024 | 25-10-2024 | T4 | W7 | To raise awareness about Aboriginal Languages and increase support for Languages revitalisation and reclamation. Click Here For More Information |
Children’s Week | 21-10-2024 | 26-10-2024 | T4 | W2 | Children’s Week is a national celebration of children’s rights, talents and citizenship held on the fourth Wednesday of October in Australia to coincide with Universal Children’s Day. Each year the theme of Children’s Week highlights a particular Children’s Right. Click Here For More Information |
Grandparents and friends day | 27-10-2024 | 27-10-2024 | T4 | W2, W3 | Celebrates the diversity of grandparent relationships across age groups, cultural backgrounds, and geographical locations. Grandparents, grand-friends, kin, and those who take on the role of a grandparent in their family or community are recognised for their contributions Click Here For More Information |
Remembrance Day | 11-11-2024 | 11-11-2024 | T4 | W5 | Australians are encouraged to pause at 11 am to observe one minutes silence and remember those who died or suffered for Australia’s cause in all wars and armed conflicts. Click Here For More Information |
International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women | 25-11-2024 | 25-11-2024 | T4 | W7 | The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is marked annually on 25 November. This event and the ensuing 16 Days of Activism to Stop Violence against Women (leading up to International Human Rights Day on 10 December) aim to raise awareness about violence against women Click Here For More Information |
Topic | Start Date | End Date | NSW Term | Week | Information |
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Children's Mental Health Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W3 | Encourage students to take some time to focus on mental health. Encourage them to think of how they can best look after their own mental health and how they can support family or friends with their mental health too. Click Here For More Information |
Disability Recognition Month | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W5, W6, W7, W8, W9 | To raise awareness about developmental disabilities. It aims to highlight the importance of the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of society. |
NSW Teacher PD- School Development Day 1 of 4 | 30-01-2024 | 30-01-2024 | T1 | W1 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
NSW Teacher PD- School Development Day 2 of 4 | 31-01-2024 | 31-01-2024 | T1 | W1 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
World Wetlands Day | 02-02-2024 | 02-02-2024 | T1 | W1 | 2024 theme is Wetlands and human wellbeing. Marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971.World Wetlands Day aims to: raise public awareness of wetland values and benefits and promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands. Click Here For More Information |
Safer Internet Day | 06-02-2024 | 06-02-2024 | T1 | W2 | Share knowledge and strategies to assist students to stay safe when using the internet Click Here For More Information |
World Read Aloud Day | 07-02-2024 | 07-02-2024 | 1 | W2 | Celebrates the power of reading aloud to create community and amplify new stories, and to advocate for literacy as a foundational human right. Click Here For More Information |
International Day of Women and Girls in Science | 11-02-2024 | 11-02-2024 | T1 | W2, W3 | A day to inspire and engage women and girls in science ion order to achieve gender equality. Click Here For More Information |
Library Lovers Day | 14-02-2024 | 14-02-2024 | T1 | W3 | It's a day to remember that our libraries are a place where we can get lost in an idea we are following, find an adventure we are seeking in a book, discover more about an issue we feel passionate about or get help from someone about something we want to know. Click Here For More Information |
Schools Clean up Day | 01-03-2024 | 01-03-2024 | 1 | W5 | Encourages students and staff to clean up the school environment Click Here For More Information |
Australian Women's History Month | 01-03-2024 | 28-03-2024 | T1 | W5, W6, W7, W8, W9 | An opprtunity to acknowledge the historical contributions made by women. Click Here For More Information |
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras | 02-03-2024 | 02-03-2024 | T1 | W5, W6 | Supporting students in gender diversity Click Here For More Information |
Sea Week | 02-03-2024 | 10-03-2024 | T1 | W6 | SeaWeek aims to raise community awareness, provide information and encourage an appreciation of the sea. Click Here For More Information |
World Wildlife Day | 03-03-2024 | 03-03-2024 | T1 | W5, W6 | World Wildlife Day aims to celebrate and raise awareness of the worlds wild animals and plants. Click Here For More Information |
International Women's Day | 08-03-2024 | 08-03-2024 | T1 | W6 | International Women's Day aims to raise awareness of women and gender inequality Click Here For More Information |
International Day of Mathematics | 14-03-2024 | 14-03-2024 | 1 | W7 | In 2024 the aim is to celebrate mathematical games, puzzles and other entertaining activities, but also "playing" with mathematics itself, exploring, experimenting, and discovering. Click Here For More Information |
Global Money Week | 18-03-2024 | 24-03-2024 | T1 | W8 | An annual global awareness-raising campaign on the importance of ensuring that young people, from an early age, are financially aware, and are gradually acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours necessary to make sound financial decisions and ultimately achieve financial well-being and financial resilience. Click Here For More Information |
World Storytelling Day | 20-03-2024 | 20-03-2024 | T1 | W8 | The goal is to celebrate the art of storytelling with listeners and storytellers. Click Here For More Information |
Harmony Week | 20-03-2024 | 26-03-2024 | T1 | W8, W9 | Harmony Week celebrates Australias cultural diversity. Its about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Click Here For More Information |
National Close the Gap Day | 21-03-2024 | 21-03-2024 | T1 | W8 | National Close the Gap Day (NCTGD) is a national day of action to pledge support for achieving Indigenous health equality by 2030. Click Here For More Information |
World Water Day | 22-03-2024 | 22-03-2024 | T1 | W8 | World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is all about taking action to tackle the global water crisis. Click Here For More Information |
Ride 2 school day | 22-03-2024 | 22-03-2024 | T1 | W8 | To promote and develop physical activity in children. Click Here For More Information |
Schools Earth Hour Day | 22-03-2024 | 22-03-2024 | T1 | W8 | Earth Hour encourages individuals, businesses and governments around the world to take positive actions for the environment by switching off their lights for one designated hour. Click Here For More Information |
World Health Day | 07-04-2024 | 07-04-2024 | T1 | W11 | Is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. Click Here For More Information |
Youth Week | 11-04-2024 | 21-04-2024 | T1 | W11 | Promoting the connection, particiaption and celebration of youth. Click Here For More Information |
National eSmart Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W | This week-long event provides a chance for teachers, parents, and students alike to develop new and important skills to support them as positive digital citizens. Click Here For More Information |
Anzac Day | 25-04-2024 | 25-04-2024 | T2 | W1 | The meaning of Anzac Day today includes the remembrance of all Australians killed in military operations. Click Here For More Information |
NSW Teacher PD- School Development Day 3 of 4 | 29-04-2024 | 29-04-2024 | T2 | W1 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
International Compost Awareness Week | 05-05-2024 | 11-05-2024 | T2 | W2 | A week of activities, events and publicity to improve awareness of the importance of compost, a valuable organic resource and to promote compost use, knowledge and products. We can compost to help scrap carbon pollution by avoiding landfilling organic materials and helping to build healthier soils. Click Here For More Information |
National Road Safety Week | 13-05-2024 | 17-05-2024 | T2 | W4 | Raising awareness of the importance to remain safe on the road Click Here For More Information |
Global Accessibility Awareness Day | 16-05-2024 | 16-05-2024 | T2 | W3 | The day aims to get everyone talking about digital access and inclusion. Click Here For More Information |
National Walk Safely to School Day | 17-05-2024 | 17-05-2024 | T2 | W3 | Aims to promote the health benefits of walking and create regular walking habits. |
International Day Against LGBTQIA+Dsicrmination (IDAHOBIT) | 17-05-2024 | 17-05-2024 | T2 | W3 | International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) recognises the current and historical discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. Click Here For More Information |
National Simultaneous Storytime | 22-05-2024 | 22-05-2024 | T2 | W4 | To support librarians, teachers, parents, and caregivers to get millions of kids in Australia, New Zealand, and around the world reading together. Click Here For More Information |
International Day for Biological Diversity | 22-05-2024 | 22-05-2024 | T2 | W4 | To increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues Click Here For More Information |
National Sorry Day | 26-05-2024 | 26-05-2024 | T2 | W4, W5 | An opportunity to come together and share the steps towards healing for the Stolen Generations, their families and communities. Click Here For More Information |
National Reconciliation Week | 27-05-2024 | 03-06-2024 | T2 | W5 | National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Click Here For More Information |
World Environment Day | 05-06-2024 | 05-06-2024 | T2 | W6 | World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Click Here For More Information |
World Oceans Day | 08-06-2024 | 08-06-2024 | T2 | W6, W7 | Celebrate and protect our one shared ocean Click Here For More Information |
National Fire Protection Month | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T3 | W8, W9, W10 | National Fire Protection Month will highlight the importance of the fire protection industry to the ongoing safety of the community, the support it provides to firefighters, and the protection of life, property, and the environment. |
Electricity Safety Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T3 | W | Electricity Safety Week raises awareness of the hazards associated with electricity and teaches students how to be safe around electricity. Click Here For More Information |
SciFest | 04-11-2023 | 29-11-2024 | T3 | W3, W4, W5, W6, W7 | SciFest 2023 is the biggest virtual excursions festival in Australia promoting science and technology. SciFest links up with National Science week Click Here For More Information |
NAIDOC Week | 04-07-2024 | 11-07-2024 | T3 | W1 | To celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. Click Here For More Information |
Shark Awareness Day | 14-07-2024 | 14-07-2024 | T3 | W1 | To take action to protect the ocean. Click Here For More Information |
NSW Teacher PD- School Development Day 4 of 4 | 22-07-2024 | 22-07-2024 | T3 | W1 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
International Day of Friendship | 30-07-2024 | 30-07-2024 | T3 | W2 | Friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. Click Here For More Information |
Education Week NSW | 05-08-2024 | 09-08-2024 | T3 | W3 | Education Week is an annual celebration of NSW public education and the achievements of our schools, students and education system. Click Here For More Information |
National Science Week | 12-08-2024 | 16-08-2024 | T3 | W4 | The promotion of science with online events, virtual tours, DIY science. The 2024 school theme is Species Survival ? More Than Just Sustainability. Click Here For More Information |
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence | 16-08-2024 | 16-08-2024 | T3 | W4 | Is an opportunity to create a shared understanding of what is bullying, outline your bullying prevention policies and show support to students who may be experiencing bullying. Whether you're a parent, teacher, student or member of the broader community, everyone has a role to play for bullying prevention Click Here For More Information |
Book Week | 19-08-2024 | 23-08-2024 | T3 | W5 | During Book Week, schools and public libraries spend one glorious week celebrating books and Australian children's authors and illustrators. Click Here For More Information |
Literacy and Numeracy Week | 29-08-2024 | 04-09-2024 | T3 | W6, W7 | National Literacy and Numeracy Week provides a unique opportunity for schools to recognise and celebrate the achievements of students and the work of teachers, parents and members of the community who support young people to develop stronger literacy and numeracy skills. |
Wear it Purple Day | 30-08-2024 | 30-08-2024 | T3 | W6 | Wear It Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. Click Here For More Information |
Biodiversity Month | 01-09-2024 | 30-09-2024 | T3 | W7, W8, W9, W10 | Biodiversity Month promotes the importance of connecting with nature and caring for nature in all its diversity- its biodiversity! Click Here For More Information |
Social Sciences Week | 02-09-2024 | 06-09-2024 | T3 | W7 | Social Sciences Week is a series of events held across Australia each September offering insight into the impact of the social sciences on our lives. Click Here For More Information |
Adult Learners Week | 02-09-2024 | 06-09-2024 | T3 | W7 | An international celebration of lifelong and lifewide learning. Click Here For More Information |
National Child Protection Week | 02-09-2024 | 06-09-2024 | T3 | W7 | Aims to promote a safe and supported life for every child, now and into the future. Click Here For More Information |
National Health and Physical Education Day | 04-09-2024 | 04-09-2024 | T3 | W7 | Is a nationwide initiative highlighting the importance of HPE in the Australian Curriculum, and its influence on the lifelong learning and development of healthy behaviours in our children. Click Here For More Information |
Threatened Species Day | 07-09-2024 | 07-09-2024 | T3 | W7, W8 | National Threatened Species Day aims to raise awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction. Click Here For More Information |
Indigenous Literacy Day | 07-09-2024 | 07-09-2024 | T3 | W7, W8 | Raising awareness of Indigenous literacy in Australia Click Here For More Information |
History Week | 09-09-2024 | 13-09-2024 | T3 | W8 | History Week is an opportunity to to engage and educate the community about the vitality, diversity and meaning of History and its practice. Click Here For More Information |
RU OK Day | 12-09-2024 | 12-09-2024 | T3 | W8 | R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives. Click Here For More Information |
Virtual Week in Canberra 2024 | 16-09-2024 | 20-09-2024 | T3 | W | Major organsiations in Canberra present virtual excursions during the week. Enrol in one, several or all of them. |
International Day of Sign Languages | 23-09-2024 | 23-09-2024 | T3 | W10 | Recognizes the importance of sign languages in the realization of human rights for deaf people across the globe. Click Here For More Information |
National Nutrition Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W | National Nutrition Week encourages Australians to learn about making healthy food and lifestyle choices to improve their overall health Click Here For More Information |
Earth Science Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W1 | Explore Earth sciences for Australias future. Events celebrate the many ways Earth science impacts our everyday lives and can feature a diverse range of amazing Earth scientists. Click Here For More Information |
International Day of People with Disability | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W8 | Aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. Click Here For More Information |
National Agriculture Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W5 | All Australians enjoy the world class food and fibre grown right here in Australia. National Agriculture Day is your chance to celebrate and learn about Australias incredible farm sector. Click Here For More Information |
ClickFest | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W4, W5, W6, W7 | ClickFest is an annual video conferencing festival run in November each year. ClickFest is an exciting initiative from education organisations across Australia. It highlights the diversity and scope of video conferences available to schools across Australia. Sessions are delivered free or at reduced cost to schools, providing a great opportunity for teachers to give it a go. Click Here For More Information |
Media Literacy Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W3 | Raising the awareness and importance of media literacy for all. Click Here For More Information |
National Bird Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W2 | National Bird Week aims to inspire Australians to take action and get involved in bird conservation efforts. Click Here For More Information |
National Water Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W | Be inspired to understand the importance of water in our world. Click Here For More Information |
Coast Care Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W9 | Aims to raise awareness of our marine and coastal environments Click Here For More Information |
National Recycling Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W6 | National Recycling Week aims to educate and empower people to do the right thing when theyre at the bin. Click Here For More Information |
Pollinator Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W5 | To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators and support their needs. Click Here For More Information |
Human Rights Day | 10-12-2023 | 10-12-2023 | T4 | W9 | Human Rights day is celebrated every 10 December to create awareness and mobilize political will to promote respect for the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948 Click Here For More Information |
Cyber Security Month | 01-10-2024 | 31-10-2024 | T4 | W1, W2, W3 | Cyber Security Month aims to support schools, teachers, parents and carers to protect children - keeping children safe while online. Click Here For More Information |
National Mental Health Month | 01-10-2024 | 31-10-2024 | T4 | W1, W2, W3 | To raise awareness of mental health in our community. |
World Space Week | 04-10-2024 | 10-10-2024 | T4 | W1 | World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. Click Here For More Information |
World Teachers Day | 05-10-2024 | 05-10-2024 | T4 | W1 | Is a day to celebrate how teachers are transforming education but also to reflect on the support they need to fully deploy their talent and vocation, and to rethink the way ahead for the profession globally Click Here For More Information |
NSW Aboriginal Languages Week | 21-10-2024 | 25-10-2024 | T4 | W7 | To raise awareness about Aboriginal Languages and increase support for Languages revitalisation and reclamation. Click Here For More Information |
Children's Week | 21-10-2024 | 26-10-2024 | T4 | W2 | Children's Week is a national celebration of children's rights, talents and citizenship held on the fourth Wednesday of October in Australia to coincide with Universal Children's Day. Each year the theme of Children's Week highlights a particular Children's Right. Click Here For More Information |
Grandparents and friends day | 27-10-2024 | 27-10-2024 | T4 | W2, W3 | Celebrates the diversity of grandparent relationships across age groups, cultural backgrounds, and geographical locations. Grandparents, grand-friends, kin, and those who take on the role of a grandparent in their family or community are recognised for their contributions Click Here For More Information |
Remembrance Day | 11-11-2024 | 11-11-2024 | T4 | W5 | Australians are encouraged to pause at 11 am to observe one minutes silence and remember those who died or suffered for Australia's cause in all wars and armed conflicts. Click Here For More Information |
International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women | 25-11-2024 | 25-11-2024 | T4 | W7 | The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is marked annually on 25 November. This event and the ensuing 16 Days of Activism to Stop Violence against Women (leading up to International Human Rights Day on 10 December) aim to raise awareness about violence against women Click Here For More Information |
International Day Against Homophobia | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 |