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Second Hand September by Oxfam
Join a month-long celebration of all things pre-loved , vintage and secondhand ! Share with hashtag # SecondHand September , and encourage people to consume in a more planet-friendly way . Pre-loved uniform sale anyone ?
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8 September
International Literacy Day
A day to remind us of the importance of literacy as a basic human right . According to UNESCO , at least 771 million young people and adults lack basic literacy skills even today . unesco . org / en / days / literacy
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13 September
Roald Dahl Day
Celebrate one of the world ’ s most-beloved children ’ s authors on the anniversary of his birthday .
15 / 17 September
Rosh Hashanah
The first of the Jewish High Holidays , Rosh Hashanah marks the start of the new year in Jewish calendars .
19 September
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Shiver me timbers ! This ‘ ere day offers schools the opportunity for land lubbers to have a bit o ’ fun , get dressed up , and enjoy swashbuckling adventures !
21 September
International Day of Peace
Its purpose is to provide a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to peace above all differences and to contribute to building a culture of peace .
23 September
International Day of Sign Languages
Gives everyone an opportunity to explore the amazing identity of all deaf people and those who use sign language to communicate .
26 September
European Day of Languages
A day to celebrate the diversity of languages spoken throughout Europe and promote language learning and education .
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Black History Month
This is a time to recognise the contributions of Black individuals to history and society . Jump into the celebrations with their amazing resource pack . blackhistorymonth . org . uk
International Walk to School Month
Celebrate walking to school by organising activities to promote physical activity , and support campaigns to make streets safer places to walk . livingstreets . org . uk
1 October
International Music Day
Celebrate the power of music and come together to appreciate the musical arts across all sectors . imc-cim . org / programme / international-music-day
4-10 October
World Space Week
Aims to raise awareness about space exploration and the benefits it brings to humanity . worldspaceweek . org
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5 October
World Teachers ’ Day
Celebrate teachers around the globe by highlighting how they ’ re transforming education , and reflect on how they can be better supported to fully deploy their talent . unesco . org / en / days / teachers
5 October
National Poetry Day
A day to promote the reading , writing , and performance of poetry , and showcase the UK ’ s rich poetic heritage . nationalpoetryday . co . uk
10 October
World Mental Health Day
This day is all about raising awareness around mental health issues , and those celebrating are encouraged to advocate for better mental health care and support . mentalhealth . org . uk
14-20 October
National Baking Week
On your marks , get set , bake ! Run by cookware brand Pyrex , this celebration of baking encourages people of all abilities to give it a go . pyrex . co . uk / pages / national-baking-week
16 October
World Food Day
A great day to share food from different cultures , and encourage discussions around how we produce and consume food . wwf . org . uk / get-involved / schools / calendar / worldfood-day
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