Snack-tember: Activities and Teaching Ideas

Aug. 26, 2026 -

This year British Nutrition Foundation has changed Healthy Eating Week to Snack-tember, and it now runs for the whole month of September. Explore activities, tips, and resources to promote healthy habits in schools.

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This year British Nutrition Foundation has changed Healthy Eating Week to Snack-tember, and it now runs …
Celebrate European Day of Languages with Purple Mash

Sept. 14, 2026 -

European Day of Languages is celebrated on 26th September each year. Here, we highlight how Purple Mash can be used in a range of ways to promote language teaching and celebrate European Day of Languages in schools.

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European Day of Languages is celebrated on 26th September each year. Here, we highlight how Purple …
Purple Mash Games Design Competition 2022 Grand Final

June 8, 2022 -

The countdown is almost over. After receiving over 100 entries to the Purple Mash Games Design Competition, we're down to the last 8 schools, who are all set to compete in the Grand Final at Amazon's UK HQ on 15th June. Let's look at their games and meet the judges who will decide who will be crowned the 2022 Games Design Champion.

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The countdown is almost over. After receiving over 100 entries to the Purple Mash Games Design …
Useful resources for World Mental Health Day

Oct. 6, 2025 -

The World Health Organisation recognizes World Mental Health Day on 10th October every year. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of mental health and to drive positive change for everyone's wellbeing.

In this blog, we look at a selection of free resources and ideas from around the web that you can use to get involved, raise awareness, and contribute to the cause. Please feel free to share them.

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The World Health Organisation recognizes World Mental Health Day on 10th October every year. The aim …
Queen Victoria Birthday activities

May 20, 2020 -

Queen Victoria was born on the 24th May 1819 and is one of the most famous monarchs in history and until Queen Elizabeth II, her reign was the longest of any monarch in British history and came to be known as the Victorian Era. As well as being Queen at home, she was Queen over all the British Empire.

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Queen Victoria was born on the 24th May 1819 and is one of the most famous …