Secondary Events
Below is a list of all events that are relevant or suitable for Secondary teachers. Some events are cultural or language related special days, some are ALL events or events run by external bodies involved in language teaching or learning.
Just click on the event to find out more details about each event.
International Literacy Day
8 September every year: UNESCO celebrates International Literacy Day to remind the international community that literacy is a human right and the foundation of all learning. For further information, visit the UN’s International […]
ALL Leicester Primary Hub – Games and Songs for the Primary Classroom
Stafford Leys Primary School Stafford Leys, Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire, United KingdomThis year, the first meeting of the ALL Leicester Primary Hub will be taking place on Monday 14th September 2026 from 4.00-5.30pm at Stafford Leys Primary School. The focus of […]
International Day of Peace
International Day of Peace 21 September ever year: the International Day of Peace was brought into being by United Nations Resolutions in 1981 and 2001. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide and […]
ALL London Reception for Trainee Teachers 2026
Room 349, Senate House, South Block, London, England Room 349, Senate House, South Block,, London, United KingdomALL London Reception for Trainee Teachers 2026 You’re Invited! ALL London Welcome Event for Trainee Teachers Free, Friendly & Fun – Monday 28th September at Senate House, University of London […]
World Teachers’ Day
World Teachers’ Day 05 October every year: To celebrate the unique and vital role of teachers, in every country and continent of the world. For further information, visit the UNESCO website and […]
ALL Portsmouth Primary Hub
Portsmouth LA Network Leads and Solent Language Network Wednesday 7 October 2026 Our next joint CPD session will be held online on Wednesday 7 October at 1600. We will have […]
La Nuit Blanche
Cultural festival (White night) First Saturday in October: every year from 7pm ’til 7am on the first Saturday in October, Paris blossoms into a fantastic harvest of art, music and theatrical […]
La Fiesta Nacional
Spain’s National Day 12 October every year: The National Day of Spain, also known as Día de la Hispanidad, is celebrated on October 12. Find out more here and here.
Creativity Special Interest Group (SIG) 1
ALL - OnlineThe Creativity in MFL Special Interest Group (SIG) welcomes language teachers from across the world. Our community includes colleagues from all phases of education and from a wide range of countries, […]
World Science Day for Peace & Development
10 November every year: the objectives of World Science Day for Peace and Development (WSDPD) are to strengthen public awareness on the role of science for peaceful and sustainable societies; to promote […]
Martinstag
St Martin’s Day St. Martin’s Day (Martinstag) on November 11 is a religious observance in Germany that is particularly popular with children – it is dedicated to St. Martin of Tours and […]
Armistice Day
11 November every year: Armistice Day, also known as Poppy Day or Remembrance Day, commemorates the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war, specifically since World War I […]
International Day for Tolerance
16 November every year: Encouraging respect, dialogue and cooperation among different cultures, civilizations and peoples. Find out more on the UN Website or the UNESCO Promoting Tolerance web page.
Universal Children’s Day
20 November marks the day in which the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959. Universal Children’s Day acknowledges the importance of actively promoting the welfare […]
National Linguistics Day!
November 26th is National Linguistics Day!
Nikolaustag
St Nicholas’ Day 06 December Further information: Christmas resources, Voyage Kids website and German Festivals on Pinterest.
Creativity in MFL SIG Event 2
ALL - OnlineThe Creativity in MFL Special Interest Group (SIG) welcomes language teachers from across the world. Our community includes colleagues from all phases of education and from a wide range of countries, […]
International Migrants Day
18 December every year: Recognising the rights of migrants throughout the world. A United Nations day to recognise the rights of migrants throughout the world. Click here for further information, […]
World Arabic Language Day
World Arabic Language Day
Noël
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and French festivals on Pinterest
Weihnachten
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and German Festivals on Pinterest.
El Dia de Navidad
Christmas Day 25 December Click here for Spanish Christmas resources and Spanish Festivals on Pinterest.
El Dia de los Santos Inocentes
Day of the Holy Innocents 28 December Click here for further information.
Creativity in MFL SIG Event 3
ALL - OnlineThe Creativity in MFL Special Interest Group (SIG) welcomes language teachers from across the world. Our community includes colleagues from all phases of education and from a wide range of countries, […]
Creativity in MFL SIG Event 4
ALL - OnlineThe Creativity in MFL Special Interest Group (SIG) welcomes language teachers from across the world. Our community includes colleagues from all phases of education and from a wide range of countries, […]
ALL Oxfordshire: Annual Conference 2027
Oxford Education Deanery Department of Education, University of Oxford, Oxford, United KingdomThe Oxfordshire Association for Language Learning Annual Conference Friday 16th April 2027 13.00-17.00 Department of Education, University of Oxford (15 Norham Gardens, Oxford OX2 6PY) and online Further details to […]
La Fête de la Musique
Festival of Music For further information, see the Fête de la Musique page, our French Festivals Pinterest page, or find out more about important events, special days and festivals.
Creativity in MFL SIG Event 5
ALL - OnlineThe Creativity in MFL Special Interest Group (SIG) welcomes language teachers from across the world. Our community includes colleagues from all phases of education and from a wide range of countries, […]
La Fête Nationale
Bastille Day A range of activities for la Fête Nationale can be found in the Francophonie area of the Language Zones. Creative ideas can be found on our Pinterest board. […]
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People 9 August every year: Celebrating the lives of indigenous populations, and drawing attention to the discrimination and loss of rights they often face. […]
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