School Events and Awareness Days

Welcome to the 2025 schools event calendar!

Awareness events are an awesome way to get kids, parents and educators involved in meaningful learning! We have aligned each awareness event or day with a package of free curriculum-aligned resources aimed at getting your whole school involved. Popular events like Reconciliation Week, National Science Week, Book Week and Harmony Day all feature, and you can use these resources to teach lessons that help kids build empathy and make change in their local community.

Here’s to a great new year of learning, stay cool!

Cool.org's 2025 event calendar

February

Mon
3
Event image for Children's Mental Health Week
February 3 - February 9
Children's Mental Health Week

This year's Children's Mental Health theme is: Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, with the aim to equip and empower children and young people across the world to embrace self-awareness and explore what it means to them.

View Cool.org's education resources for teachers and schools below.

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Wed
5
Event image for World Read Aloud Day
February 5
World Read Aloud Day

Join millions around the globe as we celebrate the power of reading aloud with World Read Aloud Day, held annually on the first Wednesday of February!

As we begin the countdown to the next World Read Aloud Day on 5 February 2025, check out the free resources below to help you celebrate reading aloud all year long.

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Tue
11
Event image for International Day of Women & Girls in Science
February 11
International Day of Women & Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in STEM is just one opportunity to amplify the critical role of women and girls in science and technology and support and strengthen their involvement. Check out the teaching resources below to get involved.

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Tue
11
Event image for Safer Internet Day
February 11
Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day is a global event that brings together communities, families, schools and organisations from more than 180 countries to help create safer online spaces.

Technology is constantly evolving and has become an integral part of many of our daily lives, including those of young people. These many advances open up a world of opportunities but also expose us all to many risks with real-world impacts, making online safety awareness even more important for young people.  

Have online safety conversations and teach your students about using the internet and other technology safely with these resources.

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Fri
14
Event image for National Regenerative Agriculture Day
February 14
National Regenerative Agriculture Day

The National Regenerative Agriculture Day (NRAD) is a celebration of Regenerative Agriculture, and it is our mission to heal the heart of the food chain.

Check out the resources below to get involved.

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Thu
20
Event image for World Day of Social Justice
February 20
World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice is an annual, international day recognising the importance of social justice and development in building fairer, more equitable societies. The day calls us to put social justice at the centre of regional, national and international policy agendas.

Click the button below to download resources to support your teaching about efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, human rights and social protections.

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Fri
28
Event image for Schools Clean Up Day
February 28
Schools Clean Up Day

A Schools Clean Up Day is a great way to inspire your students to learn about the impact of rubbish on their local environment while playing an active role in their community.

It's a day when students and teachers work together to clean up an area that is special to them.

Clean Up Australia Day will also be held on 2 March 2025.

Check out the resources below to get involved in Schools Clean Up Day.

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March

Sat
1
Event image for Sea Week
March 1 - March 9
Sea Week

Seaweek is New Zealand’s yearly event dedicated to celebrating the ocean and our deep connections to it. This week provides a chance for individuals and communities to come together to honour the marine environment, deepen their understanding of it, and foster stronger ties to the sea. By participating in Seaweek activities, we aim to inspire more people to cultivate a relationship with the ocean that supports both human well-being and biodiversity, ensuring a future where both can thrive.

Find Cool.org's Sea-relevant resources below to help you bring this day to life in your classroom.

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