Key messages
  • There are many days of celebration and remembrance related to relationships and sexuality. 
  • A list of ways to incorporate these into your school culture and curriculum are provided.
  • A calendar of special days and links are provided. 

Days of celebration and remembrance

There are many days of celebration and remembrance related to relationships and sexuality. 

 

Ways to incorporate these days into your school

Here are some ways that these days can be incorporated into your school culture and curriculum:party popper

  • Add to your school calendar and newsletters with links to relevant information and support sites.
  • Display on your classroom board with some information about the importance of the day.
  • A 5 minute share with the class, the staff meeting, the assembly, etc.
  • A guest speaker on the topic.
  • A themed morning tea or shared lunch with students, staff, P&C, parents.
  • Professional development for staff on a related topic.
  • Have students or staff share their expertise and/or knowledge on the topic area.
  • Read a book to the class on the topic area.
  • Decorate an area of your classroom, staff room, school or office.
  • Display books on the topic area.
  • Watch short videos on the topic area. (See Resource section and filter by topic and video for ideas).
  • Listen to music on the topic area.  (See Resource section and filter by topic and music for ideas).
  • Fundraise for the area of support (e.g. ribbons, badges, lanyards and other merchandise that has been created to help fundraise for the day).
  • Host a special event (e.g. a colour run, a special assembly, an excursion/incursion, dress-up day, dance). 
  • Have students and staff share reasons why the day is important to them or why they think the day is important.
  • Research the history of the day.

Days to commemorate

DateOccasionWhat the occasion celebrates and/or commemoratesLinks to sites
14 FebruaryValentine's DayCelebrating love, affection and romance

Valentine's Day (nationalgeographic.com)

 

 

14 FebruaryNational Condom DayPromoting condom use and safer sex practices

National Condom Day 2024 - Sexual Health Quarters (shq.org.au)

 

14 February (week of)Sexual Health WeekCelebrating and promoting sexual health in its entirety 

Sexual Health Week 2024 - WAAC

 

20 MarchNational Day of Action Against Bullying and ViolencePromotes ways to prevent bullying and violence in schools and communities 

Bullying No Way: National week of action

 

21 MarchHarmony Day (and week)Celebrates cultural diversity

Harmony week - Everyone belongs

 

31 MarchInternational Transgender Day of VisibilityCelebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements

Trans Day of Visibility | #TDOV

Home - TransFolk of WA

 

15 MayInternational Day of FamiliesPromotes awareness of issues relating to families with different themes each yearInternational Day of Families | United Nations
17 MayInternational Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)Celebrates LGBTQIA+ people globally and raises awareness for the work still needed to combat discrimination 

Home | IDAHOBIT

 

26 MayNational Sorry DayAcknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people forcibly removed from their families

Home - Reconciliation Australia

 

27 May - 3 JuneNational Reconciliation WeekCelebrates and builds on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians

Home - Reconciliation Australia

 

First Sunday of July (week)National Aboriginals and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) WeekCelebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Home page | NAIDOC

 

28 July World Hepatitis DayAims to mobilise action on the elimination of viral hepatitis through a coordinated response

World Hepatitis Day

HepatitisWA

30 July International Day of FriendshipPromotes friendship between people, countries, cultures and individuals to inspire peace

International Day of Friendship | United Nations

 

27 AugustWear It Purple DayFosters supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow (LGBTI+) young peopleWEAR IT PURPLE
31 AugustInternational Overdose Awareness DayAims to end overdose, remember those who have died International Overdose Awareness Day: 31 August (overdoseday.com)
SeptemberSexual Health MonthAims to expand conversations and resources around sexual healthSEXUAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH (nationaltoday.com)
4 SeptemberWorld Sexual Health DayRaising awareness of sexual health and sexual rights

World Sexual Health Day | World Association for Sexual Health (WAS)

 

First Monday in September  (week)Women's Health WeekDedicated to all women across Australia to make good health a priority

Women's Health Week | Jean Hailes

 

10 SeptemberR U OK? DayRaising awareness of mental health and preventing suicide 

 

Plan your R U OK?Day activities | R U OK?

 

NovemberWA PrideFestCelebration of LGBTQI+ community - history, presence and future

Home - Pride WA

 

20 NovemberTransgender Day of RemembranceHonours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of transphobic violenceHome - TransFolk of WA
1 DecemberWorld AIDS DayRaises awareness about issues surrounding HIV and AIDS, shows support for people living with HIV and commemorates people who have lost their lives 

World AIDS Day

WAAC: Healthy, Included, Connected | WAAC

 

 

3 DecemberInternational Day for People Living with DisabilityAims to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions

International Day of People with Disability (idpwd.com.au)

 

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