Lion Dance

Read about the symbolism and meaning behind traditional Chinese lion dance and watch a movie clip of a performance in action.

7-16 year olds

Teachers, Pupils

When is Chinese New Year?

Find out the dates of each Chinese New Year over a period of 12 years together with the associated zodiac animals and Chinese calendar dates.

5-16 year olds

Teachers, Pupils

Design and Technology on the Web

A design technology resource for teachers and students packed with information, exam help, project specific help and worksheets. This site has been created by a design technology teacher.

11-16 year olds

Pupils

Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Day

Find out about how Shrove Tuesday, better known as Pancake Day, is celebrated in the UK and about the origins of the tradition.

11-16 year olds

Teachers, Pupils

Ash Wednesday

Read about the religious traditions of Ash Wednesday which is the first day of Lent in Christian churches in the UK.

7-16 year olds

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Lent

Information about Lent which is the 40 days coming up to Easter. Find out how Christians prepare for Easter during Lent.

7-16 year olds

Teachers, Pupils

Mothering Sunday

Learn all about Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day as it is known in the UK. Find out the history and traditions behind Mothering Sunday.

7-16 year olds

Teachers, Pupils

Holy Week

The last week of Lent is known as Holy Week. Find out about the history and traditions of the days which make up Holy Week, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

7-16 year olds

Teachers, Pupils

Maundy Thursday

Find out about the history and traditions behind Maunday Thursday when Christians remember the Last Supper of Jesus.

7-16 year olds

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Good Friday

Find out about the history, meaning, traditions and customs of Good Friday and why it is known as Good Friday.

7-16 year olds

Teachers, Pupils