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Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for Muslims and takes place during the ninth month of their calendar. This year the period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community is expected to start on 17th February and will run until either 18th or 19th March. Here, we highlight some resources you can use within Purple Mash to teach your pupils about Ramadan during this time and beyond.

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.

Big Green Week takes place between 24th September and 2nd October and it aims to 'unleash a wave of support for action to protect the planet.

For Purple Mash subscribers there are plenty of activities to try with children throughout Big Green Week and beyond.

This year, the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, or Chanukah, runs from Monday 15th to Monday 22nd December. Here at 2Simple, we're celebrating Chanukah using Purple Mash and have several resources for you to use in your classrooms to celebrate this holiday.

The Purple Mash Digital Leaders Scheme gives children with a passion for technology the opportunity to share their knowledge with others and promote the use of all things digital throughout your school. Join the scheme and access a wealth of resources to get you set up with Digital Leaders, as well as termly challenges and helpful tips keep it to running smoothly.