Cambridge Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Peace is celebrated on September 21 each year to recognize the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace. The International Day of Peace is also a day of ceasefire – personal or political.By creating the International Day of Peace, the UN devoted itself to worldwide peace and encouraged people to work in cooperation for this goal. Since its inception, Peace Day has marked personal and planetary progress toward peace. It

The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Peace is celebrated on September 21 each year to recognize the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace. The International Day of Peace is also a day of ceasefire – personal or political.By creating the International Day of Peace, the UN devoted itself to worldwide peace and encouraged people to work in cooperation for this goal. Since its inception, Peace Day has marked personal and planetary progress toward peace. It

World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988,[1] is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The HIV virus attacks the immune system of the patient and reduces its resistance to other 'disea

World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988,[1] is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The HIV virus attacks the immune system of the patient and reduces its resistance to other 'disea

The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (5 December), more commonly referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD), is an international observance mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985. It offers an opportunity for volunteer-involving organizations and individual volunteers to promote volunteerism, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions to the achievement of the Sustainab

The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (5 December), more commonly referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD), is an international observance mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985. It offers an opportunity for volunteer-involving organizations and individual volunteers to promote volunteerism, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions to the achievement of the Sustainab

The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. This document lists a set of fundamental rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to, regardless of race, religion, nationality, or gender. Every year on Human Rights Day, the UN holds an event to honour the declaration’s adoption and to discuss progress made in the struggle to protect human rights. Some of the human rights enshrined in the UDHR include the right to live, liberty, freedom from

The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. This document lists a set of fundamental rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to, regardless of race, religion, nationality, or gender. Every year on Human Rights Day, the UN holds an event to honour the declaration’s adoption and to discuss progress made in the struggle to protect human rights. Some of the human rights enshrined in the UDHR include the right to live, liberty, freedom from

International Human Solidarity Day (IHSD), observed on December 20, is an international annual unity day of the United Nations and its member states. Its main goal is to recognize the universal value of solidarity by making member states aware of global objectives and initiatives to reduce poverty and to formulate and share poverty reduction strategies of independent nations around the world. 

International Human Solidarity Day (IHSD), observed on December 20, is an international annual unity day of the United Nations and its member states. Its main goal is to recognize the universal value of solidarity by making member states aware of global objectives and initiatives to reduce poverty and to formulate and share poverty reduction strategies of independent nations around the world. 

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WORLD KINDNESS DAY ACTIVITIESPerform at least three random acts of kindness todayGive compliments. Smile at strangers. Hold a door open. Give up your seat on a crowded train. Perform at least three random acts of kindness and see what magic follows!Give extra (and extra-long) hugs todayKindness and connection go hand-in-hand. Take a few extra minutes to hug your loved ones and friends today. They might wonder what got into you, but they’ll appreciate it nonetheless!Write a love poem to yourself

WORLD KINDNESS DAY ACTIVITIESPerform at least three random acts of kindness todayGive compliments. Smile at strangers. Hold a door open. Give up your seat on a crowded train. Perform at least three random acts of kindness and see what magic follows!Give extra (and extra-long) hugs todayKindness and connection go hand-in-hand. Take a few extra minutes to hug your loved ones and friends today. They might wonder what got into you, but they’ll appreciate it nonetheless!Write a love poem to yourself

On the first Thursday of March each year, World Book Day in the United Kingdom and Ireland pursues placing a book in every child and young adult's hand. That's been their mission since 1995!If you’re wondering how World Book Day UK differs from the one on April 23rd, you’re an observant cookie! The day was changed for the UK in 1998 because of conflicts with St. George’s Day as well as Easter school holidays.DATES7 March 20246 March 20255 March 20264 March 20272 March 20281 March 20297

On the first Thursday of March each year, World Book Day in the United Kingdom and Ireland pursues placing a book in every child and young adult's hand. That's been their mission since 1995!If you’re wondering how World Book Day UK differs from the one on April 23rd, you’re an observant cookie! The day was changed for the UK in 1998 because of conflicts with St. George’s Day as well as Easter school holidays.DATES7 March 20246 March 20255 March 20264 March 20272 March 20281 March 20297

It’s a day to be happy, of course! Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world.Happiness is a fundamental human goal. The United Nations General Assembly recognizes this goal and calls for “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of all peoples.”In 2015, the UN launched the 17 Sustaina

It’s a day to be happy, of course! Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world.Happiness is a fundamental human goal. The United Nations General Assembly recognizes this goal and calls for “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of all peoples.”In 2015, the UN launched the 17 Sustaina

World Down Syndrome Day is marked each year on March 21, beginning in 2006. The 21st day of March was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Every year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day is observed to create awareness about Down syndrome.

World Down Syndrome Day is marked each year on March 21, beginning in 2006. The 21st day of March was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Every year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day is observed to create awareness about Down syndrome.

World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day held on 22 March that highlights the importance of fresh water. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day held on 22 March that highlights the importance of fresh water. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

Earth Hour is an annual environmental campaign that brings attention to the effects of climate change by asking people to switch off lights at homes and businesses for an hour at 8.30 pm (20:30), local time, usually on the last Saturday of March.

Earth Hour is an annual environmental campaign that brings attention to the effects of climate change by asking people to switch off lights at homes and businesses for an hour at 8.30 pm (20:30), local time, usually on the last Saturday of March.

World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day where people raise awareness for those with an autism spectrum disorder.You can check this for helpful tips on teaching kids with autism. Tambien esta la version en español para tips de enseñanza a niños con autismo.https://www.waterford.org/education/15-activities-teaching-strategies-and-resources-for-teaching-children-with-autism/https://www.diainternacionalde.com/ficha/dia-mundial-conciencia-autismo

World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day where people raise awareness for those with an autism spectrum disorder.You can check this for helpful tips on teaching kids with autism. Tambien esta la version en español para tips de enseñanza a niños con autismo.https://www.waterford.org/education/15-activities-teaching-strategies-and-resources-for-teaching-children-with-autism/https://www.diainternacionalde.com/ficha/dia-mundial-conciencia-autismo

Earth Day and aims to inspire awareness and appreciation for Earth's environment. The United Nations calls the event International Mother Earth Day.The April 22 Earth Day, founded by US Senator Gaylord Nelson, was first organized in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water, and soil pollution.https://www.earthday.org/

Earth Day and aims to inspire awareness and appreciation for Earth's environment. The United Nations calls the event International Mother Earth Day.The April 22 Earth Day, founded by US Senator Gaylord Nelson, was first organized in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water, and soil pollution.https://www.earthday.org/

The first time this celebration took place in the UK was in 1995. The day was started by the United Nations, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 23 April is a symbolic date in world literature. It is the date on which several prominent authors, including William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, all died. This date was a natural choice for UNESCO's General Conference, held in Paris in 1995, to pay a worldwide tribute to books and authors on th

The first time this celebration took place in the UK was in 1995. The day was started by the United Nations, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 23 April is a symbolic date in world literature. It is the date on which several prominent authors, including William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, all died. This date was a natural choice for UNESCO's General Conference, held in Paris in 1995, to pay a worldwide tribute to books and authors on th

United Nations (UN) actively promote the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28 every year.World Day for Safety and Health at Work helps raise awareness of workplace safety and health issues.

United Nations (UN) actively promote the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28 every year.World Day for Safety and Health at Work helps raise awareness of workplace safety and health issues.

World Day of Bullying Prevention/DateThu, May 2 “un día en el que todos los chicos del mundo puedan sentir que por 24 horas alguien los escucha, los entiende, los abraza y los protege cuando están por salir de la escuela, cuando están en clase y cuando se marchan a casa. Un día que diga claro y fuerte: el bullying está mal; arruina y destruye vidas”https://www.diainternacionalde.com/ficha/dia-internacional-contra-bullying-acoso-escolar?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=ema

World Day of Bullying Prevention/DateThu, May 2 “un día en el que todos los chicos del mundo puedan sentir que por 24 horas alguien los escucha, los entiende, los abraza y los protege cuando están por salir de la escuela, cuando están en clase y cuando se marchan a casa. Un día que diga claro y fuerte: el bullying está mal; arruina y destruye vidas”https://www.diainternacionalde.com/ficha/dia-internacional-contra-bullying-acoso-escolar?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=ema

https://www.diainternacionalde.com/ficha/dia-internacional-bombero?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=230429&utm_term=YnJlbmRhbUBjYW1icmlkZ2UuZWR1LmJvEn reconocimiento a los denominados "Héroes de Azul", el 4 de mayo se celebra el Día Internacional del Bombero, por su labor en apoyo a la comunidad, poniendo en riesgo sus vidas en la extinción de incendios, rescate de personas y protección de espacios ambientales.

https://www.diainternacionalde.com/ficha/dia-internacional-bombero?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=230429&utm_term=YnJlbmRhbUBjYW1icmlkZ2UuZWR1LmJvEn reconocimiento a los denominados "Héroes de Azul", el 4 de mayo se celebra el Día Internacional del Bombero, por su labor en apoyo a la comunidad, poniendo en riesgo sus vidas en la extinción de incendios, rescate de personas y protección de espacios ambientales.

https://www.un.org/es/observances/bee-dayPara crear conciencia sobre la importancia de los polinizadores, las amenazas a las que se enfrentan y su contribución al desarrollo sostenible, las Naciones Unidas declararon el 20 de mayo como Día Mundial de las Abejas.

https://www.un.org/es/observances/bee-dayPara crear conciencia sobre la importancia de los polinizadores, las amenazas a las que se enfrentan y su contribución al desarrollo sostenible, las Naciones Unidas declararon el 20 de mayo como Día Mundial de las Abejas.

World Environment Day promotes ways to improve the Earth's environment, such as conserving forests.World Environment Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 to mark the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Another resolution, adopted by the General Assembly the same day, led to the creation of UNEP. It is hosted every year by a different city and commemorated with an international exposition through the week of June 5.

World Environment Day promotes ways to improve the Earth's environment, such as conserving forests.World Environment Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 to mark the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Another resolution, adopted by the General Assembly the same day, led to the creation of UNEP. It is hosted every year by a different city and commemorated with an international exposition through the week of June 5.

Tourettes Awareness Day is on 7th June and aims to raise awareness about Tourette Syndrome.Tourette Syndrome is a neurological condition that is more common in boys than girls and affects approximately one school-aged child in a hundred. The most recognisable symptom of Tourettes are the tics, involuntary sounds or movements that it produces. Many people with Tourette’s also suffer from co-curring conditions such as ADHD, OCD and anxiety. A large social media campaign will be taking place on the