Activities for Fairtrade Fortnight 2026: 21st Sept-4th Oct

Sept. 1, 2026 -

Celebrate Fairtrade this fortnight with resources on Purple Mash.

Fairtrade Fortnight aims to put a spotlight on trade. When trade is fair it has the potential to improve the lives of the farmers and workers who grow our food and make the world a better place. This year's theme is Do it Fair - for People, for Planet and for Fair Pay.

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Celebrate Fairtrade this fortnight with resources on Purple Mash.Fairtrade Fortnight aims to put a spotlight on …
10 Time-Saving Purple Mash Features

Aug. 4, 2026 -

Teachers have very busy days, so we've put together a guide to how Purple Mash can save you time. With these 10 teacher time-saving features, you might even have time to grab a cuppa in the staffroom!

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Teachers have very busy days, so we've put together a guide to how Purple Mash can …
VE Day

April 22, 2022 -

VE day or Victory in Europe day marks the day when the guns of World War II finally fell silent in Europe. The day was celebrated with street parties and celebrations, and many people gathered outside Buckingham Palace dressed in red, white and blue. Let's see how you can commemorate with Purple Mash.

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VE day or Victory in Europe day marks the day when the guns of World War …
Anne Frank's Birthday - 12th June

May 26, 2021 -

Anne Frank was given a diary for her 13th Birthday on 12th June 1942 in which she wrote daily and had planned to publish a book about her time in the Secret Annex. Her diary was published after her death and has been translated into more than 70 languages.

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Anne Frank was given a diary for her 13th Birthday on 12th June 1942 in which …
Shakespeare Week - 18th-24th March

March 12, 2024 -

Shakespeare Week is an annual celebration giving primary school aged children opportunities for enriching and enjoyable early experiences of Shakespeare. There are a range of resources within Purple Mash and beyond that lend themselves well to supporting any introduction to Shakespeare.

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Shakespeare Week is an annual celebration giving primary school aged children opportunities for enriching and enjoyable …