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Global Dimension - Run a Campaign

Hold a special awareness day, run an assembly, get the pupils motivated to do something for someone else. Below is a list of dates announced for 2010 with links to campaign websites.  From a non uniform day to a fully flung event there is something for every age of pupil.  Please see dates below where you can click on relevant links for further information regarding events in 2010. 

February 2010

Fair Trade Fortnight

Think about becoming a fair trade school or running a fair trade tuck shop.

15^th to 21^st March National Science and Engineering week this year’s topic is ‘Earth’.

Visit Alnwick Gardens free on 13-14^th March to kick start the sustainable schools journey.

19^th -21^st – Sport Relief

22^nd  – World day for Water

It is still a reality that an estimated 1.1 billion people rely on unsafe drinking-water sources. Therefore the theme of World Water Day 2010 is focusing on raising awareness of water quality.

April 2010

15^th to 21^st Adult Learning week

From learning Pilates to gaining a PhD, Adult Learners' Week celebrates learning and learners in all their diversity, inspiring thousands of people each year to try something new. The campaign promotes the benefits of all kinds of learning, whether it is for fun or leading to a qualification.

22^nd to 30^th Noise Action Week – promotes a responsible attitude to noise.

May 2010

2^nd to 8^th – Compost Awareness Week (for further information, please click here)

17^th to 21^st Walk to School Week

31^st to 6^th June – National Families Week – ‘Bringing families together’

June 2010

6^th - Green Day   

 5^th - World Environment Day

8^th - World Oceans Day

Different events in all areas bordering the sea – look out for ones with a local theme or produce one of your own.

21th to 27^th – Recycle Now Week

This year’s focus is on waste electrical goods.

July 2010

11^th - World Population Day

Last year’s day focused on the education of girls. This year’s theme not yet announced.

August 2010

12^th - International Youth Day

September 2010

3^rd to 17^th - National Organic Fortnight

Check out the Soil Association web site for events.

16^th Sept – National Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

21^st Sept – International Day of Peace

22^nd Sept – World Car Free Day

Why not compete class by class to see who can get the largest number of walkers.

18 Sept – 3^rd Oct – British Food Fortnight

Think local – think sustainable. Invite in a local company to talk about their produce.

October 2010

1^st October - World Smile Day

4^th October – World Habitat Day

10^th October – Seed Gathering Sunday

18 – 24^th October – Energy Saving Week

Check out the NCC Sustainable Schools web site in the autumn for activities around your area.

November 2010

15^th to 19^th - Anti- Bullying Week

19^th November – World Toilet Day

An estimated 2.6 billion people do not have access to basic sanitation.

Join the ‘Big squat’ a movement for the toiletless!’

22^nd to 28^th November – Road Safety Week

25^th November to 6^th December – National Tree Week

December 2010 

2^nd -  International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

4^th  -  Carers Rights Day

5^th - International Volunteering Day

10^th - International Human Rights Day

Send Your School to the Top of Everest ~ The Patch Expedition (15 June 2010)

In Spring 2011, The Patch Expedition is climbing to the summit of Mount Everest in aid of the global children's charity UNICEF.  However, this is no ordinary Everest expedition as they intend to take 50,000 people from around the globe with them to the top of the world!  Please click here to find out further information regarding The Patch Expedition. 

Their plan is to create one giant flag made up of 50,000 individual patches.  On these patches will be printed the photographs of everyone that has sponsored The Patch Expedition and who have come together to make a difference to the lives of some of the poorest and most neglected children in the world.  Please click here to download the Registration Form. 

Earth Day (April 2010) ~ Join This Global Celebration

A Global Day of Action will take place on 22 April 2010 when the World will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. 

Earth Day Founder Gaylord Nelson passed away July 2005 at the age of 89. He believed strongly that education is the key to changing people's attitudes about the environment and he devoted much of his energy to that challenge. No one good website for information, but try this US site for curriculum ideas.