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].
Topic | Start Date | End Date | NSW Term | Week | Information |
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NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 1 of 4 | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W1 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 2 of 4 | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W2 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
World Wetlands Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W2 | 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 | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W3 | Share knowledge and strategies to assist students to stay safe when using the internet |
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 |
International Day of Women and Girls in Science | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W3, W4 | 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 | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W4 | 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 |
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras – World Pride | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W4 | Supporting students in gender diversity |
World Wildlife Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W6 | World Wildlife Day aims to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Click Here For More Information |
Australian Womens History Month theme: Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W6, W7, W8, W9, W10 | An opprtunity to acknowledge the historical contributions made by women. Click Here For More Information |
Sea Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W7 | SeaWeek aims to raise community awareness, provide information and encourage an appreciation of the sea. Click Here For More Information |
International Women’s day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W7 | International Women’s Day aims to raise awareness of women and gender inequality Click Here For More Information |
National Close the Gap Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 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. |
World Storytelling Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W9 | The goal is to celebrate the art of storytelling with listeners and storytellers. Click Here For More Information |
Harmony Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W9 | Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Click Here For More Information |
Global Money Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W9 | 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 Water Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W9 | 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 | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W9 | To promote and develop physical activity in children. Click Here For More Information |
Schools Earth Hour Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W9, W10 | 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 | TBD 2024 | TBD 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 |
Topic | Start Date | End Date | NSW Term | Week | Information |
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NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 3 of 4 | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W1 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
Anzac Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W1 | The meaning of Anzac Day today includes the remembrance of all Australians killed in military operations. Click Here For More Information |
International Compost Awareness Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W3 | 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 |
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W4 | International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) recognises the current and historical discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. |
Global Accessibility Awareness Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W4 | The day aims to get everyone talking about digital access and inclusion. |
National Road Safety Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W4 | Raising awareness of the importance to remain safe on the road Click Here For More Information |
National eSmart Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W5 | 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. |
International Day for Biological Diversity | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W5 | To increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues Click Here For More Information |
National Sorry Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W5 | An opportunity to come together and share the steps towards healing for the Stolen Generations, their families and communities. |
National Reconciliation Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W6 | 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 | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W7 | 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 | 08-06-2023 | 08-06-2023 | T2 | W7 | Celebrate and protect our one shared ocean Click Here For More Information |
NAIDOC Week | 03-07-2023 | 10-07-2023 | T2, T3 | W10, 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 |
Topic | Start Date | End Date | NSW Term | Week | Information |
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Shark Awareness Day | 14-07-2023 | 14-07-2023 | T3 | W1 | To take action to protect the ocean. Click Here For More Information |
NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 4 of 4 | 17-07-2023 | 17-07-2023 | T3 | W1 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
International Day of Friendship | 30-07-2023 | 30-07-2023 | T3 | W2 | Friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. |
Education Week NSW | 31-07-2023 | 04-08-2023 | 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 |
SciFest | 01-08-2023 | 31-08-2023 | 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 |
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T3 | W5 | 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 |
National Science Week | 12-08-2023 | 20-08-2023 | T3 | W5 | The promotion of science with online events, virtual tours, DIY science Click Here For More Information |
Book Week | 21-08-2023 | 25-08-2023 | T3 | W6 | 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 |
Wear it Purple Day | 25-08-2023 | 25-08-2023 | T3 | W6 | Wear It Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. Click Here For More Information |
Literacy and Numeracy Week | 28-08-2023 | 01-09-2023 | T3 | 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. Click Here For More Information |
National Health and Physical Education Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T3 | W8 | 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. |
Biodiversity Month | 01-09-2023 | 30-09-2023 | T3 | 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 | 04-09-2023 | 10-09-2023 | T3 | W8 | 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 |
Electricity Safety Week | 04-09-2023 | 10-09-2023 | T3 | W8 | 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 |
History Week | 04-09-2023 | 10-09-2023 | 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 |
Threatened Species day | 07-09-2023 | 07-09-2023 | T3 | 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 | 07-09-2023 | 07-09-2023 | T3 | W8 | Raising awareness of Indigenous literacy in Australia Click Here For More Information |
Virtual Week in Canberra 2023 | 11-09-2023 | 15-09-2023 | T3 | W9 | Major organsiations in Canberra present virtual excursions during the week. Enrol in one, several or all of them. |
RU OK Day | 14-09-2023 | 14-09-2023 | T3 | W9 | 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 |
NAIDOC Week | 03-07-2023 | 10-07-2023 | T2, T3 | W10, 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 |
Topic | Start Date | End Date | NSW Term | Week | Information |
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National Mental Health Month | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W1-W4 | To raise awareness of mental health in our community. |
Cyber Security Month | 01-10-2023 | 31-10-2023 | 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 |
World Space Week | 04-10-2023 | 10-10-2023 | 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 |
Earth Science Week | 09-10-2023 | 13-10-2023 | T4 | W1 | Explore Earth sciences for Australia’s 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 |
National Nutrition Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W2 | National Nutrition Week encourages Australians to learn about making healthy food and lifestyle choices to improve their overall health |
National Bird Week | 16-10-2023 | 20-10-2023 | 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 | 16-10-2023 | 20-10-2023 | T4 | W2 | Be inspired to understand the importance of water in our world. Click Here For More Information |
World Teachers Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W3 | 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 |
Children’s Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W3 | 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. |
Media Literacy Week | 23-10-2023 | 29-10-2023 | T4 | W3 | Raising the awareness and importance of media literacy for all. Click Here For More Information |
Grandparents and friends day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W4 | 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 |
ClickFest | 01-11-2023 | 30-11-2023 | T4 | W4, W5, W6, W7, W8 | 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 |
International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W5 | 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 |
Remembrance Day | 11-11-2023 | 11-11-2023 | T4 | W5 | Australians are encouraged to pause at 11 am to observe one minute’s silence and remember those who died or suffered for Australia’s cause in all wars and armed conflicts. Click Here For More Information |
National Recycling Week | 06-11-2023 | 12-11-2023 | T4 | W6 | National Recycling Week aims to educate and empower people to do the right thing when they’re at the bin. Click Here For More Information |
National Agriculture Day | 18-11-2023 | 18-11-2023 | T4 | W6, W7 | 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 Australia’s incredible farm sector. Click Here For More Information |
International Day of Disability | 03-12-2023 | 03-12-2023 | T4 | W8 | Aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. 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 |
Human Rights Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W10 | 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 |
Topic | Start Date | End Date | NSW Term | Week | Information |
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Youth Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | 2 | 1 | Promoting the connection, particiaption and celebration of youth. Click Here For More Information |
International Day Against Homophobia | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | |||
Interphobia and Transphobia | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | |||
Biphobia | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | |||
National Mental Health Month | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W1-W4 | To raise awareness of mental health in our community. |
Anzac Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 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 1 of 4 | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W1 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 3 of 4 | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W1 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
Shark Awareness Day | 14-07-2023 | 14-07-2023 | T3 | W1 | To take action to protect the ocean. Click Here For More Information |
NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 4 of 4 | 17-07-2023 | 17-07-2023 | T3 | W1 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
Cyber Security Month | 01-10-2023 | 31-10-2023 | 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 |
World Space Week | 04-10-2023 | 10-10-2023 | 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 |
Earth Science Week | 09-10-2023 | 13-10-2023 | T4 | W1 | Explore Earth sciences for Australia’s 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 |
NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 2 of 4 | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W2 | NSW Teachers will access events for Teacher Professional Development |
International Day of Friendship | 30-07-2023 | 30-07-2023 | T3 | W2 | Friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. |
World Wetlands Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W2 | 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 |
National Nutrition Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W2 | National Nutrition Week encourages Australians to learn about making healthy food and lifestyle choices to improve their overall health |
National Water Week | 16-10-2023 | 20-10-2023 | T4 | W2 | Be inspired to understand the importance of water in our world. Click Here For More Information |
National Bird Week | 16-10-2023 | 20-10-2023 | T4 | W2 | National Bird Week aims to inspire Australians to take action and get involved in bird conservation efforts. Click Here For More Information |
International Compost Awareness Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W3 | 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 |
International Day of Women and Girls in Science | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W3, W4 | A day to inspire and engage women and girls in science ion order to achieve gender equality. Click Here For More Information |
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 |
Safer Internet Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W3 | Share knowledge and strategies to assist students to stay safe when using the internet |
Children's Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W3 | 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. |
World Teachers Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W3 | 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 |
Education Week NSW | 31-07-2023 | 04-08-2023 | 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 |
SciFest | 01-08-2023 | 31-08-2023 | 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 |
Media Literacy Week | 23-10-2023 | 29-10-2023 | T4 | W3 | Raising the awareness and importance of media literacy for all. Click Here For More Information |
National Road Safety Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W4 | Raising awareness of the importance to remain safe on the road Click Here For More Information |
Library Lovers Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W4 | 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 |
Grandparents and friends day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W4 | 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 |
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W4 | International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) recognises the current and historical discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. |
Global Accessibility Awareness Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W4 | The day aims to get everyone talking about digital access and inclusion. |
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras - World Pride | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W4 | Supporting students in gender diversity |
ClickFest | 01-11-2023 | 30-11-2023 | T4 | W4, W5, W6, W7, W8 | 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 |
International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W5 | 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 |
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T3 | W5 | 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 |
National Sorry Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W5 | An opportunity to come together and share the steps towards healing for the Stolen Generations, their families and communities. |
National eSmart Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W5 | 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. |
International Day for Biological Diversity | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W5 | To increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues Click Here For More Information |
National Science Week | 12-08-2023 | 20-08-2023 | T3 | W5 | The promotion of science with online events, virtual tours, DIY science Click Here For More Information |
Remembrance Day | 11-11-2023 | 11-11-2023 | T4 | W5 | Australians are encouraged to pause at 11 am to observe one minute’s silence and remember those who died or suffered for Australia's cause in all wars and armed conflicts. Click Here For More Information |
National Reconciliation Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W6 | 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 Wildlife Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W6 | World Wildlife Day aims to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Click Here For More Information |
Australian Womens History Month theme: Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W6, W7, W8, W9, W10 | An opprtunity to acknowledge the historical contributions made by women. Click Here For More Information |
Book Week | 21-08-2023 | 25-08-2023 | T3 | W6 | 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 |
Wear it Purple Day | 25-08-2023 | 25-08-2023 | T3 | W6 | Wear It Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. Click Here For More Information |
National Recycling Week | 06-11-2023 | 12-11-2023 | T4 | W6 | National Recycling Week aims to educate and empower people to do the right thing when they’re at the bin. Click Here For More Information |
National Agriculture Day | 18-11-2023 | 18-11-2023 | T4 | W6, W7 | 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 Australia’s incredible farm sector. Click Here For More Information |
International Women's day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W7 | International Women's Day aims to raise awareness of women and gender inequality Click Here For More Information |
World Environment Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T2 | W7 | World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Click Here For More Information |
Sea Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W7 | SeaWeek aims to raise community awareness, provide information and encourage an appreciation of the sea. Click Here For More Information |
World Oceans Day | 08-06-2023 | 08-06-2023 | T2 | W7 | Celebrate and protect our one shared ocean Click Here For More Information |
Literacy and Numeracy Week | 28-08-2023 | 01-09-2023 | T3 | 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. Click Here For More Information |
National Health and Physical Education Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T3 | W8 | 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. |
National Close the Gap Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 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. |
Biodiversity Month | 01-09-2023 | 30-09-2023 | T3 | 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 | 04-09-2023 | 10-09-2023 | T3 | W8 | 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 |
Electricity Safety Week | 04-09-2023 | 10-09-2023 | T3 | W8 | 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 |
History Week | 04-09-2023 | 10-09-2023 | 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 |
Threatened Species day | 07-09-2023 | 07-09-2023 | T3 | 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 | 07-09-2023 | 07-09-2023 | T3 | W8 | Raising awareness of Indigenous literacy in Australia Click Here For More Information |
International Day of Disability | 03-12-2023 | 03-12-2023 | T4 | W8 | Aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. Click Here For More Information |
Ride 2 school day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W9 | To promote and develop physical activity in children. Click Here For More Information |
Schools Earth Hour Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W9, W10 | 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 Water Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W9 | 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 |
Global Money Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W9 | 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 |
Harmony Week | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W9 | Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Click Here For More Information |
World Storytelling Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T1 | W9 | The goal is to celebrate the art of storytelling with listeners and storytellers. 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 |
Virtual Week in Canberra 2023 | 11-09-2023 | 15-09-2023 | T3 | W9 | Major organsiations in Canberra present virtual excursions during the week. Enrol in one, several or all of them. |
RU OK Day | 14-09-2023 | 14-09-2023 | T3 | W9 | 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 |
Human Rights Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 2024 | T4 | W10 | 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 |
NAIDOC Week | 03-07-2023 | 10-07-2023 | T2, T3 | W10, 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 |
World Health Day | TBD 2024 | TBD 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 |