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World Music day is an annual celebration of all things music which takes place in over 125 countries and 1000 cities across the world on 21st June every year.  

Purple Mash has a wide variety of tools and resources to help you to celebrate World Music Day, either in school or at home. In this blog we look at different ways you can create compositions with Purple Mash and our Leavers Song Competition with Tracklab!

In 2026, Safer Internet Day takes place on Tuesday 10th February. Over the years, the day has become a landmark event in the online safety calendar, with schools across the world contributing to creating a safer online environment for all. This year's theme is 'Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI. Making space for conversations about life online.' and here we look at some resources you can use and how you can get involved.

The Commonwealth Games head to Birmingham this year, with the Opening Ceremony taking place on the 28th July and closing on 8th August. Get warmed up for them with a range of Purple Mash activities.

This autumn, your school community could be part of something big! easyfundraising predicts that over £3 million will be raised for good causes over the coming months and your school can get a share. All it takes is a little support from parents, staff, and your wider community while they shop online.

Get ready for a fantastic sporting summer as the UEFA Women’s European Championship 2025 takes place across Switzerland. Running from the 2nd to the 27th of July, the tournament will see 16 of the top European nations battle it out for the championship trophy.

There is sure to be a lot of interest in the tournament and it's a fantastic opportunity to bring football into the classroom with Purple Mash, and Striver.