What is International Day of Persons with Disabilities?

The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

When is International Day of Persons with Disabilities?

Sunday, 3 December

Activities:

• Learning sign language and touching and exploring with Braille letters and numbers
• Explain the assistance some people with disabilities may need - asssitance with walking, assistance with talking, assistance with hearing, assistance with speaking, assistance with driving etc.
• Invite child to join in a activity where they wear a blindfold and with their peer with them to give directions of where the hidden object in the room is located. At the end of the activity, discuss with the preschooler how much more difficult it was to find the object with a blind fold. This activity helps preschoolers understand what it is like to be blind.
• AUSLAN Alphabet Mats/ Templates

What is World Kindness Day?

World Kindness Day is a day to remember how important it is to think of others and spread kidness whenever and however possible. World Kidness Day is celebrated each year on the 13th November because it is the day that it was launched. 

When is World Kindness Day?

Monday, 13 November

How can you celebrate World Kindness Day? 

• Let somebody go first
• Help a friend with their work.
• Ask somebody who is by themselves to come and play.
• Let somebody go in front of you in a line.
• Bring flowers for a grown-up.
• Hold the door open for somebody.
• Give somebody a hug.
• Give some toys to a charity shop.
• Pick up litter.
• Make a new friend.
• Smile at people.
• Feed the birds in the garden.
• Give a compliment to someone.
• Send a postcard to a friend.

Activities – How to celebrate

• Group discussion regarding Random Acts of Kindness Day
• Books regarding kindness and emotions
• Role play kind gestures
• Card making for someone who they haven’t spoken to in while
• Playing with other friends in classroom
• Having children interact with the younger/older groups

What is United Nation Day?

United Nations Day celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of the UN Charter.The UN is a global organisation which provides hope to millions of people across the world. One of its main aims is to provide a better world for the future generations. The UN brings together countries with the power to make change worldwide. On the 26th June 1945, shortly after the Second World War, China, France, The Soviet Union, The United Kingdom and the United States signed a charter which officially came into existence October 1945. 

The United Nations is held annually on the 24th October with a different theme each year. This year's theme is 

"Equality, Freedom and Justice for all"

When is United Nation Day?

Tuesday, 24 October

Activities:

• Centre Project: creating your own "World hand in hand" display
• Display the multi world flags around your centre
• Hosting an international fair in house - where the children can explore cultural foods, instruments, music, clothing, images and flags. This can be done by asking parents to bring in an item in for the day for the children to see during their international in house fair. 
• Virtual incursion where they can learn and participate in a cultural performance.
• Awareness discussions about the significance of the UN work and why it is important to appreciate diversity and different cultures

What is World Mental Health Day?

World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries.

When is World Mental Health Day?

Monday, 10 October

Activities:

• Discussing emotions and feelings - through stories, flashcards, puppet shows
• Telling the children they can always talk to youe about their emotions and how they're a feeling.
• Inviting the children to participating in yoga, mediation and join in bird and cloud watching.
• Educators to ensure they're using positive words:
  • I can see you’re really trying!/ Keep on trying!
  • You almost got it! / I can see you tried hard / I’ll bet you knew you could do it!
  • I appreciate your help / Thanks for helping make this a good day!
  • You’re really giving that your best! / That’s really creative.
  • I believe in you / I trust you.
• Click the following link for further lessons tools and resouces: https://www.twinkl.com.au/resources/ks2-topics/ks2-topics-organised-events-and-awareness-days-weeks/world-mental-health-day-organised-events-and-awareness-days-weeks-topics-key-stage-2

What is World Teacher's Day?

World Teachers’ Day recognises the high quality of early childhood teachers, teachers, casual relief teachers, principals and early childhood leaders, and the significant contributions they make in classrooms and communities.

Theme of World Teachers’ Day 2023 is
‘Teachers: leading in crisis, reimagining the future‘

When is World Teacher's Day?

Wednesday, 5 October (BUT ..as this date is within the school holidays, NSW celebrates on the last Friday of October)

Ways to Celebrate World Teacher's Day:

• Organising events that celebrate young teachers.
• Gathering positive feedback from children can be especially meaningful for teachers – children could sign a card for their teacher, or even come up with an appropriate award to present to them.
• Hosting a morning tea for your teachers.
• Organising a staff gathering outside of work to show appreciation!

Click the following link to print posters and banners to display around your centre: https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/about/events/world-teachers-day