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