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Each month we will be highlighting a #MashoftheMonth, this will focus on a tool or application within Purple Mash and how it can be used within the classroom to support learning across the curriculum. During the month, if you share how you have used #MashoftheMonth, you will then be entered into a draw to win a 2Simple Goody Bag!

As the new academic year approaches, we wanted to share with you some useful links we know will help you and your colleagues get started in 2026/27. In the post we'll cover account set up for Purple Mash admins, including data syncing and adding new classes; plus, we'll share useful tools and teacher resources to help you feel prepared at the start of the new year.

Save time and stress by using our Mash Club for your extra-curricular club. Mash Club is an after-school computing club aimed at KS2 students with three terms of 8 self-guided sessions, where your pupils will learn to code and blog.

In 2026, Diwali takes place on Sunday 8th November. We invite your class to get involved and celebrate light and colour with these Purple Mash activities.

EduFootyAid - the charity football event for teachers and school staff - is back, bigger than ever and it's going Nationwide! Find out how to get involved in one of the UK's most exciting charity football matches while raising money for charity.