Autumn Term Dates
5th October 2022
World Teacher Day - 'Teachers: leading in crisis, reimagining the future'
World Teachers' Day is celebrated around the world on the 5th of October. It is also known by some as International Teachers' Day. This year, World Teachers' Day will surround the theme entitled, 'Teachers: leading in crisis, reimagining the future'. With learning being an essential part of life and human development, teachers play an immensely valuable role in society. This is a wonderful chance to celebrate the profession on a global scale.
6th October 2022
National Poetry Day
National Poetry Day is a UK-wide celebration of poetry, and the theme for 2022 is The Environment. We encourage everyone to make, experience and share poetry with family and friends.
10th October 2022
World Mental Health Day - Make mental health & well-being for all a global priority
World Mental Health Day aims to spread awareness about mental health and the importance of looking after it! The day is a chance for everybody to talk about mental health and emphasise how important it is to reach out if you’re struggling. This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day 2022 is ‘Make Mental Health and Well-Being for All a Global Priority’. In a time of global instability, particularly after the pandemic, this theme gives us an opportunity to re-kindle our efforts to make the world a better place for everyone!
Planet League 10th October – 13th November 2022
Go green for your team with the Planet League.
For every action you take, you score goals for your favourite football club. This is the place where top Premier League sides can be humbled by National League teams. Where scores can reach their hundreds in the fight for football and climate glory. It's down to the fans, the more you do, the more you help your club.
The Planet League Cup will take place from 10th October 2022-13th November 2022. More than 70 football clubs and hundreds of schools will be competing to score the most green goals and top the league! Your school can take part free of charge!
Score goals by completing green activities in school & at home! Learn about climate action via our free lesson packs. Schools (planetleague.co.uk)
17th – 21st October Rainbow Laces
Football has the power to bring us together.
Clubs and communities are stronger when everyone feels welcome, and it's down to all of us to make that happen. That's why we, the Premier League, proudly stand alongside Stonewall in promoting equality and diversity.
A key focus of the partnership with Stonewall encourages LGBT+ acceptance among children and young people involved in community and education initiatives such as Premier League Primary Stars and Premier League Kicks, and within Academies
We are equipped with bespoke resources and programmes developed by the League and Stonewall, which promote positive attitudes towards the LGBT+ community.
Competitions & Festivals
Friday 11th November and Friday 25th November
Under 11 EFL Kids Cup regional Round 1
A mixed football competition for under 11s. (Please note, mixed is a suggestion) Two dates on offer where teams will compete against each other. You will register your school for just one of the dates !! Each date will produce qualifying schools to progress to regional final's day. The winning school from regional final's day will earn the right to represent West Bromwich Albion in a national competition against winning schools from other EFL clubs. Last year’s grand final was hosted at Wembley Stadium on Championship Playoff final day !!
Register your interest now with Andrew.forman@albionfoundation.co.uk
Wednesday 30th November
Year 5 and 6 mixed Basketball competition
A mixed basketball competition for pupils in Years 5 and 6. (Please note, mixed is a suggestion) Never been to a basketball competition before? Then why not give this competition a go, where we will have players from our Sporting Club Albion basketball team to ref, guide and support you through games. Games will be modified accordingly.
Register your interest now with Andrew.forman@albionfoundation.co.uk
Wednesday 7th December
Year 1 and 2 Multi Sports
A fun morning to engage year 1 and 2 pupils with a variety of sporting activities. Albion Foundation coaches will lay out activities for pupils to have a go at on a carousel basis. A great experience and introduction to out of school activities for young children.
Register your interest now with Andrew.forman@albionfoundation.co.uk
Workshops
Anti-Racism Workshops
We are delivering anti-racism workshops in schools, which are in line with the Premier League's No Room for Racism campaign. The workshop focuses on The Three Degrees (Cyril Regis, Brandon Batson and Laurie Cunningham) who played for West Bromwich Albion and supported other black players to come through in professional football.
The children will write an anti-racism poem and illustrate it. The winners will be invited to attend West Bromwich Albion vs Luton Town, with some potential added extras on the game day.
Teacher CPD Events
We will be delivering a PE CPD course for teachers which is accredited and delivered by The FA. This will take place on 10th November 2022 in the West Bromwich Albion Academy dome. Lunch will be provided and those in attendance will receive two tickets to a home match.
If you are interested in signing up, please email manraj.sucha@albionfoundation.co.uk