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International Migrants Day

Recognises the contributions, challenges, and rights of migrants worldwide.

Activities:

  • Migration mapping project: Students trace global migration routes and explore reasons people move (work, safety, education), using geography and history links.

  • Identity storytelling workshops: Pupils create “my journey” narratives (real or fictional) focusing on culture, belonging, and adaptation.

  • Language and communication sessions: Explore multilingualism in schools, including greetings, phrases, and translation challenges.

  • Debate and ethics discussions: Structured debates on fairness, borders, and human rights using age-appropriate case studies.

Whole school awareness ideas:

  • Multicultural school identity celebration

  • Inclusive language and welcome policies

  • Curriculum focus on global citizenship and migration history

Social media ideas:

  • “Journeys that shape us” storytelling series

  • Staff/student multilingual greeting videos

  • Heritage spotlight posts
    Hashtags: #BeyondAllyship #MigrantsDay #GlobalCitizenship #Belonging

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Yule (Pagan & Wiccan)