two-minute silence is held at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, marking the day that the First World War ended.
Is your school getting involved this year? The BBC has a fantastic website packed with easy fundraising ideas, free fundraising resources and toolkits. You’ll find free posters, recipes, games and activities, as well as information for your school. Find out more here
This year’s theme is ‘Let’s stop bullying together. And as part of this, Actionwork is running a design competition for young people – first prize is £300 (£150 for the winning pupil, and £150 for your school!). Find out more here
There’s loads of free resources for teachers during this week: from free lesson plans and DVDs to books and classroom games - all designed to tackle the issue of bullying. Find out more here
Could you get your hands dirty to plant trees? Ask your teacher if your school can take part in this UK-wide celebration hosted by the Tree Council