Introducing Group Working: Collaboration made simple

Dec. 5, 2025 -

Find out how Purple Mash's new Group Working feature helps schools makes limited devices go further, and classroom work more collaborative. Up to six pupils can work together on one activity, with each child's work saved individually. Perfect for busy classrooms and stretched school budgets.

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Find out how Purple Mash's new Group Working feature helps schools makes limited devices go further, …
Anne Frank's Birthday - 12th June

April 27, 2022 -

Anne Frank was born in Germany on the 12 June 1929. She was given a diary for her 13th Birthday in which she wrote daily and had planned to publish a book about her time in the Secret Annex where she hid from persecution. Her diary was published after her death and has been translated into more than 70 languages. Here we look at how you can remember her life with Purple Mash resources, including a pack designed to help children transition to secondary school.

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Anne Frank was born in Germany on the 12 June 1929. She was given a diary …
Interview with an Illustrator: Brett Gowlett

March 4, 2025 -

Find out all about the illustrator of Top 10 Deadliest Animals: Brett Gowlett, who had lots of inspiration from the lists that all our Purple Mash users submitted online!

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Find out all about the illustrator of Top 10 Deadliest Animals: Brett Gowlett, who had lots …
School Fundraising Ideas for Computing

Sept. 28, 2026 -

Looking for fun and creative fundraising ideas for your school? From themed dress-up days to community events, there are plenty of ways to bring pupils, staff and families together for a good cause. In this blog, we explore fundraising inspiration for primary schools, including how Lewannick School used its Purple Day fundraiser to make a difference.

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Looking for fun and creative fundraising ideas for your school? From themed dress-up days to community …