What is International Men's Day?

International Men’s Day is celebrated each year in Novemeber to raise awareness for gender equality, and encourages mens health by celebrating and reconising the social, cultural and political achievements of men. 

When is International Men's Day?

Sunday, 19 November 

How to get involved in International Men's Day!

• Hold an IMD celebration at your centre – Hold an IMD themed morning tea or lunch, with male speakers
• Encouraing children to bring a photo or to discuss an important male figure in their lives; i.e. their dad, a friend, a role model, an athlete they may look up to. 
• Printing posters and discussing men who have had their voice heard and their achievements
• Create something kind for a male you love – Whether it’s your father, grandfather, brother or a male friend… Why not celebrate IMD by making them feel special? 

What is World Diabetes Day?

World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in 2006 with the passage of United Nation Resolution 61/225. It is marked every year on 14 November. 

Schools play a crucial role in a child’s life by shaping their education and behaviours. Promoting diabetes education and healthy lifestyles in the school environment can help ensure a healthy and prosperous tomorrow. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) and Sanofi initiated the Kids and Diabetes in Schools (KiDS) project in 2013. The aim of the KiDS programme is to bring diabetes education to schools to fight diabetes-related stigma and promote healthy lifestyles to tackle the preventable risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

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What is National Recycling Week?

National Recycling Week is one of Planet Ark's campaigns and every year aims to educate and empower people to do the right thing when they're at the bin. Established in 1996, the event is held every second week of November. This year, National Recycling Week will be from the 13th-19th November 2023. 

National Recycling Week focuses on the waste hierachy - reduce, resuse, recycle. Connecting with individuals, communities, schools, businesses and the government, Planet Ark provide tools to help educate their network and run National Recycling Events. 

Click the links for more information on how to get involved at home, work, school and in the community. 

When is National Recycling Week?

From Monday 13th to Sunday 19th November 2023

Activities:

• Sorting Waste according to the red, green and yellow bin
• Sensory exploring recycled paper 
• Intentional teaching about Pollution - In general, recycling materials can produce less pollution helping to keep our environment clean.
• Encourage your educators, children and families to bring in recycling items to be used around the centre. i.e. turning an old tyre into a pot plat around your centre. 
• Make a recycling bin in your classroom, turn off lights when rooms not in use.
• Discuss and create a plan of action to reduce their waste with the children.
• Ask families to donate toys and clothes - Instead of throwing away toys your kids are done playing with, help them choose some to be donated and reused by other children.
• Implement rain buckets in your outdoor area to use to water your garden and plants.
  
  
   

What is Remembrance Day?

Remembrance Day falls on the 11th of November each year. On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minutes' silence is observed and dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation. Today the loss of Australian lives from all wars and conflicts is commemorated on Remembrance Day.

The wearing of a red poppy became a symbol of remembrance throughout the allied nations. 

The Education Team at the Australian War Memorial have suggested that early childhood educators might be able to adapt the following resources to use for the children in their services: 

"A Very Special Day" - https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/a-very-special-day

When is Remembrance Day?

• Invite children in your service make their own red poppies by using this handy activity guide from the Australian War Memorial
• Have a minute silence at 11am
• Print out images of soliders with wearing red poppies on blazers, shirts, jumpers and other items of clothing on Remembrance Day to remember those who died during a war. 
• Read the following short stories:
  • A Soldier, A Dog and A Boy by Libby Hathorn
  • Lest We Forget by Kerry Brown
  • Why are they marching, daddy? by Di Burke