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Little Peoples Place Early Learning Centre Diversity Calendar 2016 Celebrations can be as diverse as each of the children in a child care service. When incorporated into children's services appropriately, celebrations can be used to bring people together, to create a feeling of belonging and to develop a sense of community amongst families, educators and children. The incorporation of celebrations into children's services programs can be an enriching experience for children, educators and families. If incorporated in a sensitive and respectful manner, celebrations can provide an opportunity for children to develop respect for diverse values and beliefs as they learn about practices which are different to their own. ‘Children belong first to a family, a cultural group, a neighbourhood and a wider community. Belonging acknowledges children's interdependence with others and the basis of relationships in defining identities. In early childhood and throughout life, relationships are crucial to a sense of belonging. Belonging is central to being and becoming in that it shares who children are and who they can become' Cultural awareness, respect and diversity is embedded into our daily practices at the centre. All of the following festivals and celebrations will be Pre-Planned and incorporated into our daily curriculum. New Year's Day
the time at which a new calendar year begins. Epiphany
Epiphany commemorates the manifestation of God in human form as Jesus Christ The Holy Nativity
Eastern Orthodox Churches that use the Julian Feast (Nativity
Calendar celebrate Christmas on this day of Christ)
a harvest and thanksgiving festival marking the start of spring, the end of the traditional Qualified Educator farming season and the gathering of the first food from the harvest World Religion
Observed in over 80 countries, the aim of World Religion Day is to foster interfaith understanding and harmony by emphasising the common elements underlying all religions Timkat is the greatest colorful festival of As proposed by the Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia. It celebrates Asrat family from the Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan by John the Baptist Australia Day
it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British Ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales, and raising of the Flag of Great Britain at that site by Governor February
Dental Health Month - This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, health care providers and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others Waitangi Day
celebrates the signing of the Treaty of As proposed by the Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document, on that date in 1840 Families at LPP Port Mon 8th Chinese New Year
The Year of the Monkey is the ninth in the (year of the
Chinese zodiac. The Monkey represents wit and Qualified Educator Alexander Heights and the He family Tues 9th Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday is the day before Lent. As proposed by LLP (Pancake day)
Pancakes are traditionally eaten on this day Valentines day
a holiday in remembrance of Saint Valentine, celebrated by sending cards or similar tokens of Nirvana Day
This day is an observance of the death of the Buddha (Mahayana tradition). International Mother Language Day is to Mother Language
promote peace and multilingualism and ensure the preservation and protection of all languages used by all people of the world National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - was established to increase awareness and understanding of issues affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities Fri 4th Clean up Australia
Clean up Australia inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our St Patricks Day
This day is Ireland's National Day. St Patrick is As proposed by the the patron saint of Ireland and brought Friel family at KRU Christianity to Ireland in the early days of the National Close
Closing the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait the gap day
Islanders in education, employment, lifestyle Harmony day
Harmony Day celebrates the cohesive and inclusive nature of our nation and promotes the benefits of cultural diversity. Schools, community groups and organisations across Australia host Harmony Day events International Day
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights". The Elimination of
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination reminds us of our collective responsibility for promoting and protecting this World Water Day
promote issues such as a billion people being without access to safe water for drinking and the role of gender in family access to safe Corporation during an incursion at LPP Holi is a boisterous festival with people As proposed by the smearing each other with coloured water and Narula family at bright powders. Originally a festival to celebrate good harvests and fertility of the land, Holi also commemorates some figures in Purim commemorates the time when the Jewish As proposed by the people living in Persia were saved from Avital family at LPP extermination by the courage of a young Jewish woman called Esther This is a solemn Christian remembrance of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten on Good Easter commemorates the resurrection (return to life) of Jesus Christ following his death by crucifixion. It is the most significant event of the Christian calendar Sat 2nd World Children's
International Childrens Book Day is celebrated every 2 April, inspiring children to pick up a by the local schools book and get reading! April the 2nd was chosen to mark this day for young literature lovers as it's the same date as Hans Christian Andersen's Earth Day
Earth Day mission is to broaden, diversity and activate the environmental movement worldwide Fri 22nd Pesach - Passover
Passover is one of the most important Jewish As proposed by the festivals. It commemorates the liberation by Avital family at LPP Moses of the Jewish people from slavery St Georges Day
St George is the patron saint of England. St As proposed by the George, a prominent military saint, is one of the most venerated saints in the Anglican church Anzac Day
Anzac Day is one of Australia's most important dates of national commemoration. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War (1914-18), at Gallipoli. Dawn services at war memorials honour the sacrifice of those who died in war. Marches and reunions are held during the day to improve awareness of the importance As proposed by the Composting
of compost, a valuable organic resource and to promote compost use, knowledge and products Awareness Week
Children's Book
Children's Book Week is the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of Mother's Day
is a celebration honouring one's own mother, any mother figures as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. Walk safely to
a Community Event seeking to promote Road School Day
Safety, Health, Public Transport and the by the Pedestrian Council of Australia and Local Shires World Day for
Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Cultural Diversity
Development, a day set aside by the United Nations as an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to live together better National Sorry
to remember and commemorate the mistreatment of the continent's indigenous Australia's
an opportunity for friends, family or workmates Biggest Morning
to come together, share a cuppa and some delicious food, and help those affected by Sunsmart centres National
National Reconciliation Week celebrates the rich culture and history of the First Australians To honour children globally Children's Day
commemorates Eddie Koiki Mabo, a Torres Strait Islander whose campaign for Indigenous land rights led to a landmark decision of the High Court of Australia to raise global awareness to take positive Environment day
environmental action to protect nature and the by The Australian Education during an incursion at LPP Mon 6th Ramadan begins
Ramadan is the most auspicious month on the Islamic calendar, being the month in which the first verses of the Qur'an were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. During Ramadan Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset World Ocean's
This year, under the theme of Healthy oceans, healthy planet, we're promoting prevention of plastic pollution. Refugee Week
Since early 1945, more than seven million people have come to Australia as new settlers, including around 800 000 people under humanitarian programs, initially as displaced persons and more recently as refugees Refugee day
Dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world Tartan Day
Tartan Day is a celebration of Scottish heritage that commemorates the repeal of an English law in 1782 that had banned the wearing of tartan NAIDOC week
Strait Islander history, culture and achievements and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Eid al Fitr (end
The Islamic month of fasting, Ramadan, ends As proposed by the of Ramadan)
with the festival of Eid al Fitr. A celebratory Director of Kidz r meal breaks the fast and at this time charity and good deeds have special significance. Eid is also a time of forgiveness and making amends Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan means bond of protection. This Hindu festival honours the love between brothers and sisters and is marked by the tying of a rakhi thread by the sister on the wrist of Aboriginal and
raise awareness of the significance of providing Islanders
a safe, nurturing, and healthy environment for Indigenous children Children's day
Tues 9th International Day International
to promote and protect the rights of the of the Worlds
world's indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions Indigenous People
that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection Keep Australia
are being urged to keep their waterways, roads Beautiful Week
and neighbourhoods as clean as their own by the Australian backyards during Keep Australia Beautiful Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day is the Cancer Society's annual flagship event and one of the most important fundraising and awareness campaigns in the September
Wattle Day
a time when many Acacia species (commonly called wattles in Australia), are in flower and people wear a sprig of the flowers and leaves to celebrate the day Father's day
a day for people to show their appreciation for fathers and father figures National Child
National Child Protection Week invites all As proposed by LPP Protection Week
Australians to play their part to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. "Protecting children is everyone's Early Childhood
Early Childhood Educator's Day is an annual As proposed by the Educators Day
celebration that acknowledges the important role early childhood educators play in educating and caring for tomorrow's leaders Enviroweek
bringing sustainability into classrooms Eid-al-Adha
The Feast of Sacrifice commemorates the ordeal of Ibrahim (Abraham) who was asked to sacrifice his only son to prove his faith to Allah Oktoberfest
It began with the Royal Wedding on 12 October As proposed by the 1810 of King Ludwig I and Princess Therese of cook, Anya, at kidz Saxony-Hildburghausen. The original r us Forrest street "Oktoberfest" occurred in Munich, on October 12, 1810: For the commemoration of their Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year festival, As proposed by the (Jewish New
commemorates the creation of the world. A Avital family at LPP synagogue ritual is the blowing of the Shofar, a ram's horn trumpet. Apples are dipped in honey as a symbol of the sweet New Year that lies Yom Kipper
This holiest day of the Jewish year is observed As proposed by the with fasting and repentance. Many Jews will Avital family at LPP refrain from work and attend synagogue National Nutrition
all about getting all Australians to enjoy more As proposed by LLP fruit and vegetables every day Sukkot are hut-like structures that the Jews As proposed by the lived in during the 40 years of travel through Avital family at LPP the wilderness. therefore Sukkot is a time to appreciate the shelter of our homes and our bodies the Festival of Lights. This is a very popular festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge Grandparent Day
This special day recognises the significant contribution that grandparents make to their families and communities Halloween
Spooky, kooky, creepy, and fun! November
Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup is one of Australia's most prestigious Thoroughbred horse races. A day to dress up and wear big hats Mon 7th National Recycling
to bring a national focus to the environmental benefits of recycling Fri 11th Remembrance Day International This day marks the anniversary of the armistice
which ended the First World War (1914–18). We observe one minute's silence at 11am in memory of the millions who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts Sun 13th World Kindness
a celebration of kindness, which aims to increase the value of kindness in society as well as increase the amount of kind acts that take place, making kindness a greater part day to day Birth of Guru
Guru Nanak Dev was the founder of the Sikh Nanak Dev Sahib
faith and way of life. Sikhism stresses the importance of doing good deeds rather than merely carrying out rituals Social Inclusion
about connecting local communities, workmates, family and friends in order to build and strengthen relationships and networks, addressing isolation and exclusion by supporting people who may be unable to help themselves. December
Sat 3rd International Day promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being. a traditional winter holiday figure based on As proposed by the Van Essen Family Sankta Lucia (St
a young Christian girl who was martyred, killed Lucy's Day)
for her faith, in 304 AD. She secretly brought Qualified Educator food to persecuted Christians in Rome. She wore candles on her head so she had both her hands free to carry things. These stories were told by the Monks who brought Christmas to Chanukah -
Chanukah (Hanukkah) commemorates the As proposed by the Festival of Lights
recapture and rededication of the Jerusalem Avital family at LPP Temple. It lasts for eight days and nights, and each night an additional candle is lit. Christmas Day
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, peace on earth and good will. Christmas lights and trees are displayed, carols sung and children eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus and New Years Eve
New Year's Eve is a time for communities, families and friends to celebrate the year past and the year to come. Fireworks light up cities and harbours around Australia Families, Educators, Children and Management

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