Acts of kindness challenge
South Dartmoor Community College, Balland Ln, Ashburton, Newton Abbot TQ13 7EW. 0.00 – 0.00
RS Department staff challenged to carry out acts of kindness to contribute to a good college community.
Activities by town (In-person activities)
The list below shows activity information linked to Inter Faith Week 2020. Many activities this year will take place virtually, and an icon identifies these on the list below. You can also filter online/ socially distanced in-person activities using the controls above.
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Ashburton
Monday 9 November
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Bath
Wednesday 11 November
Remembrance cairns
Newton Park, Bath BA2 9BN. 0.00 – 0.00
The Students’ Union and Chaplaincy have organised a day for people to paint a stone with the name of somebody who has died as part of remembrance. The stones will be displayed next to each other. -
Bebington
Monday 9 November
Our Handkerchiefs of Hope
St Andrew's CE Aided Primary School
We will be making a an interfaith welcome banner for our school entrance hall during Interfaith week. It will be made from handkerchiefs sewn together to become handkerchiefs of hope for the future. In addition, we will be asking the… -
Birmingham
Saturday 7 November
Scout Remembrance Service
Birmingham. 10.30 – 12.30
A multi-faith remembrance service with Birmingham Scouts.
More information to follow.Monday 9 November
Inter Faith Week at St Thomas More RC Primary School
B26 3HU. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
Each year group will focus on a particular faith and will explore their traditions and customs through fun activities.A week of inter faith activities
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School And Nursery, Claremont Road, Birmingham B11 1LF. 0.00 – 0.00
A week's journey of pupils' enhancing their knowledge and demonstrating tolerance of other beliefs and faiths, as well as taking part in some creative hands-on activities. Finale - children sharing their newly acquired knowledge with their partner class remotely.Classroom learning on different faiths
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Horse Shoes Lane Sheldon Birmingham B26 3HU
Learning about different faiths for Inter Faith Week.Unity FM 93.5, Connecting Communities programme
Birmingham, UK. 16.00 – 17.00
Unity FM 93.5, Connecting Communities programme – Faith, Diversity and Health with guests: Alex Evans, Public Engagement Manager, Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust;
Alis Rasul, District Clinical Manager Health Visiting & Early Years; Rehanah Sadiq, Hospital Chaplain, UHB.
Hosts,…Tuesday 10 November
In-person meditation sessions
Birmingham, UK
There will be in-person meditation sessions in the morning and afternoon led by Near Neighbours. Due to social distancing requirements, these sessions are strictly by-invitation only and not open to the public.Wednesday 11 November
Learning about the life of the Prophet Muhammad
The Olive School, Waverley Rd, Birmingham B10 0EG
Year 3 have been learning about the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and created a display to tell the story of cave Thawr.Friday 13 November
Inter Faith Week and Diwali Assembly
Eden Boys' School, 150 Wellhead Ln, Birmingham B42 2SY
Assembly for year 7-9 pupils on Diwali and for Inter Faith Week. -
Blackburn
Wednesday 11 November
Learning about Hinduism and Judaism
St Silas CE Primary School St Silas Rd, Blackburn, BB2 6JP
Alder class have had a brilliant day learning all about Hinduism for Interfaith week! Willow Class really enjoyed interfaith week. We learned about Judaism and made a Star of David. Did you know it was named after King David and… -
Bradford
Friday 13 November
Faith during a pandemic
Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road Bradford BD3 8DF
Assembly with guests: Imam Irfan Chishti MBE, the Revd Nicholas Crews, Harkirat Singh, and Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers.Tuesday 8 December
Food pack delivery
Inspire Futures Foundation, 14 Thurnscoe Rd, Bradford BD1 3BZ
We started #InterFaithWeek by delivering essential food packs to diverse faith and community groups across Bradford. Ten families were given boxes containing essential items for them to enjoy during this period #charity #Bradford https://twitter.com/InspireFutures/status/1325540257811623937 -
Brentwood
Friday 13 November
Inter faith week assembly and class activities including ‘petals of peace’
St Helen's Catholic Infant School, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9BY
Decorating 'petals of peace' as part of a wider pattern of school activities which saw children beginning the week with a special Inter Faith Assembly (including a presentation about Diwali), followed by activities in which they celebrated diversity and commonality… -
Brierly Hill
Sunday 8 November
Light for Leeds Exhibition - online sharing
Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH
A week of sharing of content created for Abbey House Museum's Light for Leeds exhibition. -
Bury
Monday 9 November
Thinking about different religions and a sensory journey
Millwood Primary Special School, Millwood School School Street, Radcliffe, Bury M26 3BW
We thought about different religions during our interfaith week. We made rainbow wreaths for Remembrance Day, went on sensory journeys to India and even went on magic carpet rides to the Golden Temple. Look at the gallery below to see…Friday 13 November
Inter Faith Week classroom activity
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary, Danesmoor Drive, Bury, BL9 6ER
During Inter Faith Week, the children considered what makes a true hero and wrote letters of application for the job of ‘Greatest Bible Hero’ in role as Moses; justifying, with evidence, why he is considered a hero in the Jewish…Exploring Islam and Buddhism or Inter Faith Week
East Ward Primary School, Willow St, Bury BL9 7QZ
Lessons about Islam and Buddhism.
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Bury St Edmunds
Friday 13 November
Learning about HIndu Festivals
Rattlesden C of E Primary, School Rd, Rattlesden, Bury Saint Edmunds IP30 0SE
Inter Faith Week learning about Hindu festivals. -
Canterbury
Wednesday 11 November
Interfaith Woodland Walk
Blean wood, Rough common road, Canterbury CT2 9DD. 11.00 – 13.00
An alternative to our originally planned woodland walk through Blean wood near Canterbury, with only our chair and two members of CANDIFA present to comply with COVID restrictions. Video recordings of the readings of spiritual texts from a range of… -
Cardiff
Monday 9 November
Help the homeless in Cardiff
Cardiff (Participate at home)
Help the homeless in Cardiff by buying something from the Huggard Centre Amazon toiletries wish-list.
This activity is a suggestion for individual activity, one of those suggested by the Inter-faith Council for Wales/ Cyngor Rhyng-ffydd Cymru… -
Carlisle
Monday 9 November
Cumbria SACRE ‘Talking Heads’ for secondary schools
Cumbria SACRE, Cumbria House, Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1RD
Cumbria SACRE members have recorded 'Talking Heads' by six representatives from different religions and worldviews. Secondary pupils from Dowdales School in Dalton-in-Furness and The Queen Katherine School in Kendal will watch the clips as part of RE lessons and other… -
Chester
Sunday 15 November
Photography competition - What my faith means to me
Overleigh St Mary's Primary School, Old Wrexham Road Handbridge Chester CH4 7HS. 0.00 – Friday 27 November 0.00
School photography competition. -
Chorley
Monday 23 November
Trail of Light
St Laurence CofE Primary School, Chorley . 0.00 – Friday 27 November 0.00
St Laurence CofE Primary School, Chorley has been learning about different faiths linked to Inter Faith Week. Activities included a 'Trail of light' exploring the meaning of light in different religious traditions, and a game of Dreidel to learn about… -
Coleshill
Tuesday 10 November
Classroom activity designing a community building for all faiths and religions to share
High Meadow Community School, Norton Rd, Coleshill B46 1ES. 0.00 – 0.00
What would a community building for peace and faith look like? Year 4 had some fantastic and creative ideas today as they designed a community building for all faiths and religions to share.
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Coventry
Monday 9 November
Activities for Interfaith Week
Coventry. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
Activities including Year 7 writing peace and positivity postcards to Sewa School and Eden Girls School in Coventry to celebrate interfaith week in their RE lessons.
https://twitter.com/RE_BlueCoatCofE/status/1326192881451888642Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School - Art Competition
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Potters Green Rd, Coventry CV2 2AJ. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
This Monday marks the start of Inter Faith week and the RE Department are hosting a series of events and activities for all pupils across the school to participate in. Interfaith cooperation and understanding are vital in our increasingly diverse…Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School - Virtual Bake Off
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Potters Green Rd, Coventry CV2 2AJ. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
This Monday marks the start of Inter Faith week and the RE Department are hosting a series of events and activities for all pupils across the school to participate in. Interfaith cooperation and understanding are vital in our increasingly diverse…Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School - Donations for Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Potters Green Rd, Coventry CV2 2AJ. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
This Monday marks the start of Inter Faith week and the RE Department are hosting a series of events and activities for all pupils across the school to participate in. Interfaith cooperation and understanding are vital in our increasingly diverse…Tuesday 10 November
Flying a flag for Inter Faith Week
Finham Park School, Green Ln, Coventry CV3 6EA. 0.00 – 0.00
Finham Park School is flying a special flag for Inter Faith Week.
https://twitter.com/FinhamParkRE/status/1326247782299160582Thursday 12 November
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School - Magisterial Philosothon and Interfaith Dialogue
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Potters Green Rd, Coventry CV2 2AJ. 0.00 – 0.00
This Monday marks the start of Inter Faith week and the RE Department are hosting a series of events and activities for all pupils across the school to participate in. Interfaith cooperation and understanding are vital in our increasingly diverse…Friday 13 November
Inter Faith Week - thinking about the book ‘Once’
Joseph Cash Primary, Coventry CV6 3FS
As part of ‘Interfaith week’ pupils explored certain chapters of the book ‘Once’. They used their inference skills to discuss what was happening in the text and the motives behind the actions of different characters -
Cowbridge
Wednesday 9 December
Classroom activities for learning about Buddhism
Llansannor CIW Primary School, Llansannor, Ystradowen, Cowbridge, Wales CF71 7SZ
Messy Buddhism in years 5&6 as part of our #InterFaithWeek celebrations! Creating Mandalas, lotus flowers Cherry blossom , miniature zen gardens and prayer flags. -
Crawley
Saturday 14 November
Celebrating Inter Faith Week and Diwali
Crawley
St Catherine's Hospice catering team produced special star shaped biscuits for patients and staff to celebrate both Diwali and Inter Faith Week -
Crediton
Wednesday 9 December
Classroom activities and creation of posters
Haywards Primary School East Street, Crediton EX17 3AX · 01363 772970. 0.00 – 0.00
As a school we ‘virtually’ shared the book ‘All Are Welcome’ by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman and then each day we focused on one religion in our assemblies. Children completed knowledge organisers for each religion and posters to celebrate… -
Darwen
Monday 9 November
Interfaith whole school worship
Darwen BB3 2JA. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
Collective worship with presentation about Inter Faith Week and value of 'respect'. -
Derby
Sunday 8 November
An Inter Faith Week film projection and message
Multi-Faith Centre at the University of Derby, Kedleston Road Derby Derbyshire DE22 1GB United Kingdom
For #InterFaithWeek 2020, students at the University of Derby projected a short film about pilgrimage onto the MFC building and created a beautiful, thought-provoking message for us all.
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Dewsbury
Sunday 8 November
Interfaith Tree Planting
Dewsbury. 0.00 – Sunday 15 November 0.00
During Inter Faith Week tree planting at various sites will begin under the coordination of Dewsbury South Community (Covid-19) support to highlight how the community worked together through the 2020 Covid-19 emergency. If you would like to take part or…Friday 13 November
Inter Faith Week and Remembrance activity and artwork
Boothroyd Primary Academy, Temple Rd, Dewsbury WF13 3QE. 0.00 – 0.00
Year 3 work for Inter Faith Week and on Remembrance. -
Esher
Friday 13 November
Diwali Assembly
Rowan Prep School, 6 Fitzalan Road Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0LX
Our Year 1 girls enjoyed a special Diwali assembly today, learning about the story of Rama and Sita and the Festival of Lights. -
Exeter
Wednesday 11 November
Spirituality and Gen Y / Z: Activism, Guidance, Traditions
Exeter. 14.00 – 15.00
How do faith traditions, activism and spiritual guidance inform expressions of spirituality for younger people today? How can young people of Gen Y and Z be supported and encouraged to develop new spiritual paths for contemporary society? How can greater… -
Frodsham
Monday 9 November
Classroom and assembly activities for Inter Faith Week
Frodsham Manor House Primary, Langdale Way, Frodsham WA6 7LE
This week classes have been joining in with inter- faith week which is about looking at similarities and differences alongside how everyone can work together. Year 4 looked at the Jewish Festival of Sukkot. Year 5 the values which are… -
Hale
Monday 9 November
Learning about different faiths
Hale Primary School, Hatchet Green, Hale, Hampshire, SP6 2NE
Year 1 learnt about Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. Reception class have been busy learning about Diwali.
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Halifax
Sunday 8 November
Civic Evensong on Remembrance Sunday
Halifax Minster HX1 1LP. 16.00 – 17.00
This is the main Civic occasion for Calderdale on Remembrance Sunday to which all people of faith and none are cordially invited to attend.Monday 9 November
Clergy and Imams Meeting
Halifax Minster HX1 1LP. 10.00 – 12.00
This annual meeting of Clergy and Imams is also open to leaders of other faith communities. -
Haverfordwest
Monday 9 November
Learning about Sikhism
Croesgoch C P School/Ysgol Croesgoch, Haverfordwest SA62 5JT. 0.00 – 0.00
We have enjoyed learning lots about Sikhism during @InterfaithWeek
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Holmfirth
Wednesday 11 November
Inter Faith Week live link up day
Holmfirth Junior, Infants & Nursery School, 38 Cartworth Rd, Holmfirth HD9 2RG. 0.00 – 0.00
For Inter Faith Week, Year 2 and Year 4 pupils taking part in a live link-up, as part of Diversity Day, including Remembrance. -
Hyde
Tuesday 17 November
Inter Faith Week celebration with guests
St George's C of E School, Church St, Hyde SK14 1JL. 0.00 – 0.00
It was great to be joined by Rev Jeremy from St George's church and Kamal Uddin, Imam at Jamia Mosque, at our zoom celebration at the end of Interfaith week. The children were very excited to see them and listen… -
Keighley
Sunday 8 November
Inter Faith Week food distribution
Keighley Muslim Association Bradford St, Keighley BD21 3EB
The Volunteering Interfaith Programme (VIP) VIP team has been distributing food to people in Bradford to mark #InterFaithWeek and to promote good community relations amidst #COVID19 lockdown.
https://twitter.com/javedbashirbfd/status/1326837501227651073Thursday 12 November
Interfaith Arts and Crafts and Cooking
East Morton CE Primary School Street Lane East Morton, Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 5SE. 0.00 – 0.00
Various activities including arts and crafts and cooking challah bread. -
Kendal
Sunday 8 November
South Lakeland Equality and Diversity Partnership - practising together at home
At your home. 7.00 – Sunday 15 November 19.00
South Lakeland Equality and Diversity Partnership (SLEDP) will support the holding of 2 sessions at home every day of Inter Faith Week in support of Inter Faith Week. These will be at 7am and 7pm for half an hour. Please…Thursday 12 November
Session at Home of Meditation/Prayer and Study run by a 91 year old Retired Roman Catholic Priest
At your home. 14.30 – 15.30
A retired 91year old Roman Catholic Priest will be leading a session on Thursday 12 November from 2.30 – 3.30pm. all welcome. All welcome to participate from home knowing others will be participating in their homes at the same time. -
Kettering
Friday 13 November
Inter Faith Week learning about Hinduism and Islam
St Andrew's Church of England Primary Grafton Street, Kettering NN16 9DF
Y3 read a story about the Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad and how special the hijab is to her family. They looked at some items that are used for prayer in Islam as well.
Y1 acted out the story of Rama… -
Leeds
Sunday 8 November
Light for Leeds Exhibition - online sharing
Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH
A week of sharing of content created for Abbey House Museum's Light for Leeds exhibition.Monday 9 November
Inter Faith Week learning
Leeds Children's Hospital, Clarendon Wing, Leeds LS1 3EX
Lessons "celebrating Inter Faith Week, exploring the different faiths and cultures followed throughout the world, focusing on the importance of tolerance and equality." A range of activities for children at Leeds Children's Hospital, including looking at different places of worship… -
Leicester
Wednesday 11 November
EAVA FM presents “Leicester Calling!”
EAVA FM, 111 Ross Walk, Leicester LE4 5HH. 20.00 – 21.00
Episode 4: George Merchant Ballentyne welcomes guests Jaap Alberts (ISKCON, Leicester) and Maureen Sier (Bahá'í, Glasgow).Sunday 15 November
Inter Faith Week 2020: The Last Day on EAVA FM
EAVA FM, 111 Ross Walk, Leicester LE4 5HH. 15.00 – 18.00
Special three-hour radio show hosted by George Merchant Ballentyne, marking the end of Inter Faith Week 2020. Music, inspirational readings, phone-in guests etc. -
Liverpool
Friday 13 November
Celebrating Inter Faith Week in traditional dress
Smithdown Primary School, Chatsworth Drive, Liverpool L7 6LJ
Wearing traditional dress for Inter Faith Week.Learning about HInduism
Belle Vale Primary School, Besford Rd, Liverpool L25 2QF
Learning about Hinduism and creating display.Classroom project to create a place of worship welcoming to all
Smithdown Primary School, Chatsworth Drive, Liverpool L7 6LJ
To celebrate #InterFaithWeek, our whole school were given the project to create a place of worship that is inclusive of all religions. RAG looked at a few places of worship in Liverpool. We then built our own place of worship… -
London (Bromley)
Friday 13 November
Bromley Three Faiths Group shared worship experience
Bromley - Various - full details on our website
The three communities (Jewish, Christian and Muslim) involved in Bromley Three Faiths Group are opening up their regular worship events this weekend as part of the Inter Faith Week celebrations. Each worship event will include a special welcome message to… -
London (Barnet)
Sunday 15 November
Celebrating Seeds of Faith
Finchley Central Underground Station, London. 16.00 – 18.00
Finchley Energy Garden partners the BMFF to celebrate Mitzvah Day
The BMFF Environment Climate Change Subgroup invite the community to come together to cultivate this exceptional site for the benefit of the travelling public and to enhance our environment. -
London (Enfield)
Wednesday 11 November
Rumi Mosque Visit
Rumi Mosque, 337 Fore St, Edmonton, London N9 0NU. 0.00 – 0.00
Inter Faith Week visit to Rum Mosque by police from Edmonton and Enfield.
https://twitter.com/RumiMosque/status/1326631641121509376Friday 20 November
Celebration of UNICEF Children’s Day and Inter Faith Week with afternoon of art and discussion
Carter Hatch Junior School, Carterhatch Lane, Enfield EN1 4JY. 0.00 – 0.00
Pupils have celebrated UNICEF Children’s Day and Inter Faith Week by having an afternoon of art to design posters to express, share and celebrate their beliefs. Linked to Article 14 from the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the… -
London (Greenwich)
Friday 13 November
Inter Faith Week assembly and conversation
Royal Greenwhich Trust School, 765 Woolwich Rd, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE7 8LJ
Final assembly for Interfaith Week. Staff shared in a video their thoughts on faith. Conversations between staff and students on what faith is to them. -
London (Hackney)
Friday 13 November
Faith in Lockdown
Trower and Hamlins, 3 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8YZ
Inter faith Week webinar 'Faith in Lockdown' with panelists for sharing their personal experiences on practising their respective faiths during the Covid-19 pandemic. -
London (Harrow)
Sunday 15 November
Ahimsa Peace Garden - Planting for Peace
Ahimsa Peace Garden, Harrow Recreation Ground, Roxborough Road, Harrow HA1 1PB. 13.00 – 15.00
Bringing together different faiths and local groups helping to create a community garden by planting flowering bulbs in the newly opened 'Ahimsa Peace Garden' in Harrow celebrating the recent birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, as well as recording Video messages… -
London (Lambeth)
Monday 9 November
Inter Faith Week learning and hand print art
Archbishop Tenison's Secondary School, 55 Kennington Oval, London SE11 5SR
A full week of activity celebrating Inter Faith Week, looking at the shared values within the world religions and putting the learning into hand print artwork. -
London (Merton)
Sunday 8 November
Inter Faith Week talks/training
Merton Police HQ 15-23 Queens Road, Merton, London SW19 8NN. 0.00 – Sunday 15 November 0.00
Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh, Humanist and Hindu officers among others bringing their faiths to a meeting for the benefit of other officers, giving talks and answering questions. Officers were joined by members of our community to also share their views… -
London (Newham)
Wednesday 11 November
Launch of Newham Forum of Faiths
Newham, London. 0.00 – 0.00
Launch of a new Forum of Faiths, bringing together faith communities to tackle inequalities and a response to the pandemic. -
London (Sutton)
Monday 9 November
Learning about Muslim celebrations and creating henna art
All Saints, Benhilton, All Saints Rd, Sutton SM1 3DA
For Inter Faith Week, Y6 Beech class explored Muslim celebrations and created clay hands showing henna art and 6 Cedar have been exploring Buddhism. To celebrate the festival of Vesak (the birth of Buddha) the children made mandalas to symbolise…Friday 13 November
Exploring mandirs
Manor Park Primary Greyhound Road, Sutton, SM1 4AW. 0.00 – 0.00
Year 4 are exploring the features of mandirs to mark Inter Faith Week.
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London (Tower Hamlets)
Sunday 8 November
Inter Faith Week Assembly with Wally Howard video
Elizabeth Selby Infants' School Old Bethnal Green Road London, E2 6PP
Assembly with video talk by Wally Howard about growing up Jewish in the East end of London.Monday 9 November
Learning sessions on different faiths and beliefs
Mayflower Primary School, Upper North Street London E14 6DU
Learning sessions about Christianity with local Christian clergy by video link and a general learning session on different faiths and beliefs.Wednesday 9 December
Sharing stories and discussing acts of kindness
Elizabeth Selby Infants' School Old Bethnal Green Road London, E2 6PP
#InterFaithWeek Sharing stories. Discussed acts of kindness. It was especially lovely to see the children who isolating joining in with the meeting. #kindness -
London (Waltham Forest)
Thursday 12 November
National Inter Faith Week 2020 Eden Girls WF Video
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest Silver Birch and Landmark Houses, Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow London, E17 5SD. 0.00 – 0.00
A special video for Inter Faith Week with contributions staff and students at the school. -
London (Wandsworth)
Sunday 8 November
College Tea and Conversation
Roehampton University - Southlands and Digby Stuart Colleges, Roehampton Ln, London SW15 5PU. 14.30 – 16.00
As part of Inter Faith Week, come and find out about the chaplaincy -
Macclesfield
Wednesday 9 December
Remembrance and Inter Faith Week
Ivy Bank Primary School Valley Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8PB
This week it is Inter Faith Week which gives us a chance to bring people with different beliefs closer together. It is a chance to learn about one another. Imran Kotwal was due to visit Ivy Bank but due to… -
Manchester
Wednesday 11 November
Classroom learning about Diwali
Broadoak Primary, Fairmount Rd, Swinton, Manchester M27 0EP
Some of Miss Samson's class have had fun creating Diya lamps today. We talked about how Diya lamps are used during the celebration of Diwali while carefully measuring and mixing the ingredients.
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Market Drayton
Monday 9 November
Learning about different faiths and how we respect diversity.
Adderley, Market Drayton TF9 3TF. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
Classroom and Collective Worship activity.Learning about different faiths and how we respect diversity.
Moreton Say, Market Drayton TF9 3RS. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
In RE and Collective Worship learning about different faiths and how we respect diversity. -
Milnthorpe
Monday 9 November
Cumbria Inter Faith Quiz for RE teachers in Cumbria
Dalham School, Milnthorpe, LA7 7DD
A network of RE primary and secondary teachers in Cumbria will be carrying out an Inter Faith Quiz during lessons during Inter Faith Week. The photo quiz has kindly been created by an RE teacher from Dalham School in Milnthorpe… -
Morpeth
Monday 9 November
Learning about Sikhism and Judaism
Longhorsley St Helen's C of E First School, Drummonds Cl, Longhorsley, Morpeth NE65 8UT. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
Classroom learning about Judaism and Sikhism. -
Nantwich
Monday 9 November
Classroom activities for Inter Faith Week
Wybunbury Delves CE Primary and Preschool Bridge Street, Wybunbury, Nantwich, CW5 7NE. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
A focus on the British Value of Tolerance and Respect of different Cultures and Religions in the course of "a journey around the world looking at faith and beliefs in different countries" finding out about places of worship, pilgrimage, beliefs… -
Northwich
Thursday 12 November
Classroom activity for Inter Faith Week
Greenbank School, Greenbank Ln, Hartford, Northwich CW8 1LD
Discussing our different faiths and beliefs. Some children brought in some special items to do with their religion to share. -
Nottingham
Sunday 8 November
Interfaith art competion: Faith in a Time of Crisis
University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD. 0.00 – 0.00
Art competition.Monday 9 November
Celebrating Inter Faith Week
Tuxford Primary Academy Newark Road Notts Nottinghamshire NG22 0NA. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
Our first Inter Faith Week has enabled us to all celebrate diversity as a community and to show respect for other people’s beliefs. Across the year groups, we have had the opportunity to link up online with members of the…Music for Inter Faith Week - a celebration on hospital radio
Nottingham Hospitals Radio Nottingham University Hospital Queens Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH
Nottingham Hospitals Radio invited its chaplaincy team to choose tracks to mark Inter Faith Week. -
Oadby
Sunday 8 November
A virtual celebration
Oadby. 0.00 – 0.00
We normally celebrate Interfaith Week by inviting representatives from different faith groups to speak at our Interfaith event. With the current COVID-19 situation, we cannot hold our usual Interfaith Week event. Instead, some of the faith groups have shared their… -
Oldbury
Thursday 12 November
Inter Faith Week Assembly
Perryfields High School, Oldacre Rd, Oldbury, West Midlands B68 0RG. 0.00 – 0.00
Assembly this Interfaith Week, pupils are reflecting on the responses of different people and communities around the UK to the pandemic. https://twitter.com/perryfields_sch/status/1326846033821904896/photo/1 -
Oswestry
Monday 9 November
Different religions and their symbols
Holy Trinity C of E Primary Academy and Nursery School, Middleton Road, Oswestry, SY11 2LF, . 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
Learning about the different religions and their special symbols, Diwali and making stain glass windows.Friday 13 November
Inter Faith Week classroom activities
Holy Trinity C of E Primary Academy & Nursery Middleton Road, Oswestry, SY11 2LF
Learning about the different religions and their special symbols. As a class, making stained glass windows and celebrating Diwali, including making candle holders out of clay with Rangoli patterns and light lanterns. -
Oundle
Tuesday 3 November
Writing our thoughts about the importance of RE and drawing of symbols of faith
Oundle UK. 0.00 – 0.00
Inspired by The Important Book, Laxton Junior Year 6 pupils write their thoughts about why RE is important on the school's woodland garden art wall. Also, drawing and learning about symbol of faith. #LJSReception made up their own prayers of… -
Poynton
Monday 16 November
Inter Faith Week classroom learning about Hinduism
Vernon Primary School Clumber Road Poynton Cheshire SK12 1NW
For our work on interfaith week, we learnt a little about Hinduism. The children found out about where Hindus worship and the names of some of their Gods and Godesses. They then created their own pictures of Lord Vishnu. -
Reading
Wednesday 11 November
‘Religion is everywhere’ competition
Maiden Erlegh School, Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading RG6 7HS
To celebrate Inter Faith Week, we launch our ‘Religion is everywhere’ House Competition. Any links to religion in literature, art, music you listen to, buildings, TV programmes etc, send us examples on your google classrooms page for House points! #interfaithweek2020. -
Romney Marsh
Saturday 21 November
Interfaith Talks
Hope All Saints Romney Marsh
Meeting people of different faiths or none for in depth talks. Inviting them and others to visit our developing Interfaith, multiracial and Humanist Sculpture Park -
Romsey
Monday 9 November
Inter Faith Week classroom activities
Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School, 21-29 The Abbey, Romsey SO51 8EP
Learning about different faiths, with activities including guest speakers appearing via video link due to visitors being prevented because of the pandemic. -
Rotherham
Monday 9 November
Inter Faith Week stand in the restaurant
Rotherham Hospital, Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherhams S60 2UD.. 11.00 – Thursday 12 November 14.00
Promotional work with Staff in Rotherham Hospital, highlighting the work of the Chaplaincy. Also launching 3 initiatives - first, a new Chaplain's Surgery - a fixed day and time each week when Staff can access a Chaplain with or without… -
Rugby
Monday 9 November
Celebration and learning for Inter Faith Week
Long Lawford Primary School, Holbrook Rd, Long Lawford, Rugby CV23 9AL. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
Celebrating Inter Faith Week in school over the week and learning about diversity, world faiths and how we are all different and special.Design and inter faith place of worship for the 21st century competition
Harris C of E Academy, Harris Drive, Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6EA
Inter Faith Week House Competition. For more information and examples of places of worship, please see your tutor or a member of the RS department. Your design should show how the building could be used by religious believers from different…Friday 13 November
Inter Faith Week and World Kindness Day Messages
Bilton Secondary School, Lawford Ln, Rugby CV22 7JT
This week has been #interfaithweek and all students and staff have today written messages of hope and celebrated #worldkindnessday2020 by delivering notes of kindness to each other.
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Runcorn
Thursday 19 November
Inter Faith Week at Murdishaw West Community Primary School
Murdishaw West Community Primary School, Runcorn
Pupils in Year 6 at Murdishaw West Community Primary School focused on the Bible story ‘Moses and the 10 commandments’ as part of their learning in Inter Faith Week. -
Sale
Wednesday 11 November
Learning about religious artefacts
Firs Primary, Firs Rd, Sale M33 5EL
#Year6KP As part of #InterFaithWeek, we have been discovering the importance of various religious artefacts after talking about how important it is to learn about other cultures and religions -
Salford
Sunday 15 November
Mike Shaft interview on church and mosque twinning
BBC Radio Manchester, Quay House MediaCityUK Salford M50 2QH. 0.00 – 0.00
Mike Shaft chats to Ruth Watson and Tahir Mamood about their church and mosque twinning. -
Solihull
Monday 9 November
Classroom activity learning about Sikhism
Lapworth Church of England Primary School, Station Lane, Lapworth, Solihull, England B94 6LT. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
Learning about Sikhs, Sikh beliefs and values through practical work and group activities. -
Southam
Tuesday 10 November
Inter Faith Remembrance
Southam College, Welsh Road West, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 0JW
Southam College’s Global Virtues ambassadors and Year 12 prefects have been working with the craft club to create a whole school Remembrance display, remembering all who fought for their country. Lest we forget. #RemembranceSunday #InterFaithWeek -
Southampton
Tuesday 10 November
Inter Faith Panel
Southampton UK. 12.00 – Friday 13 December 20.45
Inter Faith Panel with Q and A Panellists include a Chief Druid and a Buddhist Nun. -
St Albans
Monday 9 November
Discussion in REP lessons and for quiz
St Albans Girls School, Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, AL3 6DB. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
Classroom activities.Inter Faith Week events
St Columba's College, King Harry Lane, Saint Albans AL3 4AW · 01727 855185
St Columba's College held several events for Interfaith week. At one of these, Head Boy Ahmad and Upper Sixth student Ifaz shared their faith experience with Form 3, enhancing 3's study of Islam and celebrating one of the many faith… -
Stevenage
Thursday 12 November
Interfaith learning
John Henry Newman School, Hitchin Rd, Stevenage SG1 4AE
Year 8 learning why it is important to know and understand different religious beliefs and year 9 learning about Judaism and making mezuzahs.
https://twitter.com/thejhnschool/status/1325910685260378112Friday 13 November
An Inter Faith Week element to history
The John Henry Newman Catholic School, Hitchin Rd, Stevenage SG1 4AE
Chronology of the six major religions in a Year 7 history lesson -
St Helens
Wednesday 11 November
‘Faith has no place in 2020’ - An Essay Competition
Carmel College, Prescot Rd, St Helens, WA10 3AG
Essay competition: 2 side essay examining the statement 'Faith has no place in 2020'. Deadline 20 November. -
Sunderland
Tuesday 17 November
Learning about Jewish, Islamic and Christian special places - mosque, synagogue and church
St Anne's RC Primary, Hylton Road, Pennywell, Sunderland R4 9AA
Looking at at the Jewish and Islamic special places. We looked at the Synagogue and the Mosque and compared them to our special place in church. Also, exploring Passover. -
Telford
Saturday 14 November
Inter Faith Volunteering
Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council, c/o Addenbrooke House Ironmasters Way Telford TF3 4NT
Volunteers all working together today during #InterFaithWeek from many different faiths: Christians; Jewish; Catholic, Hindu
Muslim; Sikh; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. All supporting locals in need. -
Torquay
Friday 20 November
Exploring the meaning of diversity
Ilsham CE Academy, Torquay
Reception/ Year 1 pupils at Ilsham CofE Academy explored the meaning of diversity in Inter Faith Week. https://twitter.com/EmRobertson1234/status/1329831956415176705 -
Totnes
Sunday 8 November
Interfaith Arts Week
Dartington C of E Primary and Nursery, Shinners Bridge Dartington, Totnes TQ9 6JU
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Trowbridge
Thursday 12 November
Celebrating Christmas during Lockdown
Trowbridge. 19.00 – 21.00
As part of our Interfaith week (8th -15th Nov) celebrations we are hosting an event to explore how different faiths have been able to celebrate during the lockdown. Speakers include: Iris, Rashad, Fadou, Lindsay, and Tracey. -
Wallasey
Wednesday 11 November
Visit for Inter Faith Week
Greenleas Primary School Green Ln, Wallasey CH45 8LZ
Years 5 and 6 visited by Hinnah to celebrate Inter Faith Week. -
Warrington
Monday 9 November
Learning about Judaism
St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, Hillock Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4PQ
Year 4 learning about Judaism with Ann Angel who taught us all about the importance of the Torah for the Jewish people. Ann also brought us in some Challah for us to try. -
Washington
Friday 13 November
Learning about Diwali for Inter Faith Week
Usworth Colliery Primary School, Manor Road, Sulgrave, Washington, Tyne and Wear NE37 3BL
Year 2 learnt about Diwali for Inter Faith Week and designed and created their own Diya lamps. -
Watford
Tuesday 10 November
An Inter Faith Week talk to pupils by rabbi from the Jewish Community of Berkshire and Reading
Gurukula (Hare Krishna) Primary School, Hartspring Cottage, Elton Way, Watford, WD25 8HB, UK. 0.00 – 0.00
Pupils at the Gurukula school had a presentation from Rabbi Zvi Solomons. -
Wednesbury
Thursday 19 November
Inter Faith Week classroom activities
Salisbury Primary School, Salisbury St, Wednesbury WS10 8BQ
Year 2 have been learning about Inter Faith week and have created stained glass windows with different religious symbols. -
Widnes
Sunday 15 November
Inter Faith Week classroom activities
Fairfield Primary School, Peel House Ln, Widnes WA8 6TH. 0.00 – 0.00
Marking Inter Faith Week by creating Mehndi patterns, by listening to a story about Diwali; learning about Sikhism; researching a range of religions to create Multi-Faith calendars; creating 'books of light' highlighting the symbol of light in different religions; and… -
Wilmslow
Friday 13 November
Inter Faith Week learning activities.
Gorsey Bank Primary School, Altrincham Rd, Wilmslow SK9 5NQ
Activities including learning about the story of Rama and Sita and the reasons why Diwali is the Festival of Light and about charities linked to different religions & how people show their faith by helping others through charity, using DiwaliBrigade… -
Worcester
Monday 9 November
Spirituality and Inter Faith Week November 2020: How does your faith inspire you to care for our world?
Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School, Wadborough Road, Littleworth, Norton, Worcester WR5 2QJ
The whole school had a fabulous time celebrating Inter Faith Week. Due to current national restrictions we were unable to have people from different faiths visit our school but we were very fortunate that they kindly offered to send us… -
UK wide (eg media or online campaign)
Sunday 8 November
Visit a cenotaph or graveyard (individual activity)
Wales (Wherever you are)
It being an unusual Remembrance Sunday, take time to quietly visit a cenotaph or graveyard or other quiet spot to ponder and meditate.
This activity is a suggestion for individual activity, one of those suggested by the…Monday 9 November
Unity FM 93.5, Connecting Communities programme
Birmingham, UK. 16.00 – 17.00
Unity FM 93.5, Connecting Communities programme – Faith, Diversity and Health with guests: Alex Evans, Public Engagement Manager, Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust;
Alis Rasul, District Clinical Manager Health Visiting & Early Years; Rehanah Sadiq, Hospital Chaplain, UHB.
Hosts,…Tuesday 10 November
Reading from the scriptures of another faith
Wales (participate from home)
Spend some time reading one or more sections of holy writings from another faith.
This activity is a suggestion for individual activity, one of those suggested by the Inter-faith Council for Wales/ Cyngor Rhyng-ffydd Cymru as part…Wednesday 11 November
Plant something
Wales (participate at home)
Wherever you are, plant something.
This activity is a suggestion for individual activity, one of those suggested by the Inter-faith Council for Wales/ Cyngor Rhyng-ffydd Cymru as part of its marking of Inter Faith Week. Individuals are…Thursday 12 November
Act of gratitude
Wales (wherever you are)
Write down three things you are grateful for, being as specific as possible.
This activity is a suggestion for individual activity, one of those suggested by the Inter-faith Council for Wales/ Cyngor Rhyng-ffydd Cymru as part…Friday 13 November
Act of kindness
Wales (wherever you are)
Do a kind deed, and reflect on the recipient.
This activity is a suggestion for individual activity, one of those suggested by the Inter-faith Council for Wales/ Cyngor Rhyng-ffydd Cymru as part of its marking of…Saturday 14 November
Connect with someone
Wales (wherever you are)
Phone someone who comes to mind that might need you.
This activity is a suggestion for individual activity, one of those suggested by the Inter-faith Council for Wales/ Cyngor Rhyng-ffydd Cymru as part of its marking of… -
Online/ virtual activity
Sunday 8 November
A virtual celebration
Oadby. 0.00 – 0.00
We normally celebrate Interfaith Week by inviting representatives from different faith groups to speak at our Interfaith event. With the current COVID-19 situation, we cannot hold our usual Interfaith Week event. Instead, some of the faith groups have shared their…Light for Leeds Exhibition - online sharing
Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH
A week of sharing of content created for Abbey House Museum's Light for Leeds exhibition.Monday 9 November
Inter Faith Week at St Thomas More RC Primary School
B26 3HU. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
Each year group will focus on a particular faith and will explore their traditions and customs through fun activities.Classroom activities for Inter Faith Week
Wybunbury Delves CE Primary and Preschool Bridge Street, Wybunbury, Nantwich, CW5 7NE. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
A focus on the British Value of Tolerance and Respect of different Cultures and Religions in the course of "a journey around the world looking at faith and beliefs in different countries" finding out about places of worship, pilgrimage, beliefs…Inter Faith Week classroom activities
Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School, 21-29 The Abbey, Romsey SO51 8EP
Learning about different faiths, with activities including guest speakers appearing via video link due to visitors being prevented because of the pandemic.Learning about Sikhism and Judaism
Longhorsley St Helen's C of E First School, Drummonds Cl, Longhorsley, Morpeth NE65 8UT. 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
Classroom learning about Judaism and Sikhism.Design and inter faith place of worship for the 21st century competition
Harris C of E Academy, Harris Drive, Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6EA
Inter Faith Week House Competition. For more information and examples of places of worship, please see your tutor or a member of the RS department. Your design should show how the building could be used by religious believers from different…Unity FM 93.5, Connecting Communities programme
Birmingham, UK. 16.00 – 17.00
Unity FM 93.5, Connecting Communities programme – Faith, Diversity and Health with guests: Alex Evans, Public Engagement Manager, Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust;
Alis Rasul, District Clinical Manager Health Visiting & Early Years; Rehanah Sadiq, Hospital Chaplain, UHB.
Hosts,…Tuesday 10 November
Flying a flag for Inter Faith Week
Finham Park School, Green Ln, Coventry CV3 6EA. 0.00 – 0.00
Finham Park School is flying a special flag for Inter Faith Week.
https://twitter.com/FinhamParkRE/status/1326247782299160582Wednesday 11 November
Spirituality and Gen Y / Z: Activism, Guidance, Traditions
Exeter. 14.00 – 15.00
How do faith traditions, activism and spiritual guidance inform expressions of spirituality for younger people today? How can young people of Gen Y and Z be supported and encouraged to develop new spiritual paths for contemporary society? How can greater…Thursday 12 November
Inter Faith Week Assembly
Perryfields High School, Oldacre Rd, Oldbury, West Midlands B68 0RG. 0.00 – 0.00
Assembly this Interfaith Week, pupils are reflecting on the responses of different people and communities around the UK to the pandemic. https://twitter.com/perryfields_sch/status/1326846033821904896/photo/1Friday 13 November
Inter Faith Week classroom activities
Holy Trinity C of E Primary Academy & Nursery Middleton Road, Oswestry, SY11 2LF
Learning about the different religions and their special symbols. As a class, making stained glass windows and celebrating Diwali, including making candle holders out of clay with Rangoli patterns and light lanterns.Faith in Lockdown
Trower and Hamlins, 3 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8YZ
Inter faith Week webinar 'Faith in Lockdown' with panelists for sharing their personal experiences on practising their respective faiths during the Covid-19 pandemic.Monday 16 November
Inter Faith Week classroom learning about Hinduism
Vernon Primary School Clumber Road Poynton Cheshire SK12 1NW
For our work on interfaith week, we learnt a little about Hinduism. The children found out about where Hindus worship and the names of some of their Gods and Godesses. They then created their own pictures of Lord Vishnu.Monday 23 November
Trail of Light
St Laurence CofE Primary School, Chorley . 0.00 – Friday 27 November 0.00
St Laurence CofE Primary School, Chorley has been learning about different faiths linked to Inter Faith Week. Activities included a 'Trail of light' exploring the meaning of light in different religious traditions, and a game of Dreidel to learn about… -
Participate at home
Sunday 8 November
South Lakeland Equality and Diversity Partnership - practising together at home
At your home. 7.00 – Sunday 15 November 19.00
South Lakeland Equality and Diversity Partnership (SLEDP) will support the holding of 2 sessions at home every day of Inter Faith Week in support of Inter Faith Week. These will be at 7am and 7pm for half an hour. Please…Visit a cenotaph or graveyard (individual activity)
Wales (Wherever you are)
It being an unusual Remembrance Sunday, take time to quietly visit a cenotaph or graveyard or other quiet spot to ponder and meditate.
This activity is a suggestion for individual activity, one of those suggested by the…Monday 9 November
Help the homeless in Cardiff
Cardiff (Participate at home)
Help the homeless in Cardiff by buying something from the Huggard Centre Amazon toiletries wish-list.
This activity is a suggestion for individual activity, one of those suggested by the Inter-faith Council for Wales/ Cyngor Rhyng-ffydd Cymru…Tuesday 10 November
Reading from the scriptures of another faith
Wales (participate from home)
Spend some time reading one or more sections of holy writings from another faith.
This activity is a suggestion for individual activity, one of those suggested by the Inter-faith Council for Wales/ Cyngor Rhyng-ffydd Cymru as part…Wednesday 11 November
Plant something
Wales (participate at home)
Wherever you are, plant something.
This activity is a suggestion for individual activity, one of those suggested by the Inter-faith Council for Wales/ Cyngor Rhyng-ffydd Cymru as part of its marking of Inter Faith Week. Individuals are…Thursday 12 November
Act of gratitude
Wales (wherever you are)
Write down three things you are grateful for, being as specific as possible.
This activity is a suggestion for individual activity, one of those suggested by the Inter-faith Council for Wales/ Cyngor Rhyng-ffydd Cymru as part…Session at Home of Meditation/Prayer and Study run by a 91 year old Retired Roman Catholic Priest
At your home. 14.30 – 15.30
A retired 91year old Roman Catholic Priest will be leading a session on Thursday 12 November from 2.30 – 3.30pm. all welcome. All welcome to participate from home knowing others will be participating in their homes at the same time.Friday 13 November
Act of kindness
Wales (wherever you are)
Do a kind deed, and reflect on the recipient.
This activity is a suggestion for individual activity, one of those suggested by the Inter-faith Council for Wales/ Cyngor Rhyng-ffydd Cymru as part of its marking of…Saturday 14 November
Connect with someone
Wales (wherever you are)
Phone someone who comes to mind that might need you.
This activity is a suggestion for individual activity, one of those suggested by the Inter-faith Council for Wales/ Cyngor Rhyng-ffydd Cymru as part of its marking of… -
Radio show/programme
Monday 9 November
Launch of Inter Faith Week in Solent NHS Trust
Radio. 15.00 – 16.00
Launch of Inter Faith Week with a video from Emma D'aeth and her live interview on Unity 101 radioTuesday 10 November
Inter Faith Panel
Southampton UK. 12.00 – Friday 13 December 20.45
Inter Faith Panel with Q and A Panellists include a Chief Druid and a Buddhist Nun.Wednesday 11 November
EAVA FM presents “Leicester Calling!”
EAVA FM, 111 Ross Walk, Leicester LE4 5HH. 20.00 – 21.00
Episode 4: George Merchant Ballentyne welcomes guests Jaap Alberts (ISKCON, Leicester) and Maureen Sier (Bahá'í, Glasgow).Sunday 15 November
Mike Shaft interview on church and mosque twinning
BBC Radio Manchester, Quay House MediaCityUK Salford M50 2QH. 0.00 – 0.00
Mike Shaft chats to Ruth Watson and Tahir Mamood about their church and mosque twinning.Inter Faith Week 2020: The Last Day on EAVA FM
EAVA FM, 111 Ross Walk, Leicester LE4 5HH. 15.00 – 18.00
Special three-hour radio show hosted by George Merchant Ballentyne, marking the end of Inter Faith Week 2020. Music, inspirational readings, phone-in guests etc. -
Thetford
Wednesday 11 November
Classroom activities about respect and different faiths and beliefs
Mundford C of E Primary Academy
On Wednesday, our Year 6 class bubble laid a wreath on behalf of the whole school at the memorial. Other classes
marked Remembrance Day in their own classes, reflecting on the importance of the day and remembering people and
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