Saint Valentine’s Day is traditionally seen as a celebration of love. This day commemorates the death of Saint Valentine, the patron saint of lovers, epileptics and beekeepers. He was a priest and physician who suffered martyrdom during the persecution of Christians by the emperor Claudius.
From 6-12 February 2023, schools, families and communities across the UK will take part in Childrenâs Mental Health Week. This yearâs theme is Letâs Connect.
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Rosa Parks Day is a holiday in honour of the civil rights leader Rosa Parks. Though she was a seamstress by profession, she also worked as a secretary for the Montgomery chapter of the NAACP. As a member of this group she was sent to Abbeville, Alabama to investigate the case of Recy Taylor. These events lay the groundwork for the Montgomery Bus Boycott and her later refusal to move from her seat.
The International Day of Human Fraternity was established by the United Nations General Assembly to promote greater cultural and religious tolerance. The vision behind this day links with that of the Academy’s CARE values as we should be respectful of others, no matter their cultural heritage or religion.
The presentation of the Lord is celebrated 40 days after Christmas on Candlemas. This event, as described in the Gospel of Luke, details the combination of the purification rite with the Jewish ceremony of the redemption of the firstborn.
Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Conversations have the power to change lives – helping to create supportive communities where we can talk openly about mental health and feel empowered to seek help when we need it.
LGBTQ+ History Month is a month-long observation of LGBTQ+ history, the history of gay rights and related civil rights movements. The month provides role models, builds community and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. This year LGBTQ+ History Month coincides a major celebration of the 2003 abolition of Section 28, a major step forward for inclusivity and equality in the UK
