My Calendar
Week of Apr 19th
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Ramadan Chinese Language Day Chinese Language Day
20/04/2021 -
Ramadan World Creativity and Innovation Day World Creativity and Innovation Day
21/04/2021
Set up by the UN in 2018, this is a day to be thankful for and reflect on our inherent creativity and ability as a species to innovate!
Here's a thought for the day and prayer. (2:29)
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Loving God,
We give thanks for the gift of creativity we are all blessed with.
Give us open hearts and determined mindsets that we might use this gift
to bring about innovations which will benefit all of humanity
and ensure sustainability for the planet we all call home!
We pray this in your holy name. AMEN
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Ramadan International Girls in ICT Day International Girls in ICT Day
22/04/2021
Here's a really fabulous video about some outstanding ICT pioneers - who just happened to be women (3:11):
Here's a prayer for today (available HERE as a 1:30 video - with thanks to Miss Gore and Mr Cooban for the voiceovers):
Loving God,
We give thanks for the ingenuity you give us which hastens development in all areas of life.
We give thanks especially today for women and girls who work in ICT:
- for the developments they have been responsible for – in research, in communication, in media, in broadcast, in gaming!
- for the creativity and compassion they bring to their endeavours;
- for the determination to break through glass ceilings – dispelling stereotypes of what it is to be a professor, developer, programmer or technician.
We pray too for those who are denied opportunities – whether by societal attitudes or lack of access to resources.
Help us to use the resources we have wisely, sustainably and generously.
Help us to work towards that day when all are given chances to fulfil their potential.
We ask this in your holy name.
AMEN
International Mother Earth Day International Mother Earth Day
22/04/2021
A brilliant song from way back in 1974! It's well worth pondering the words - just what are Sparks trying to say?
Of course, our relationship with Mother Earth is very much influenced by our connection with Sr Dorothy Stang.
CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO PRAYER from some of our students which is very appropriate for today.This is a prayer from the Holy Father about the earth and our relationship with our Common Home.
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Ramadan Shakespeare's birth and death date, English Language Day, World Book and Copyright Day Shakespeare's birth and death date, English Language Day, World Book and Copyright Day
23/04/2021
Here's a really fun video with lots of Shakespeare quotes in a very short space of time!
CLICK HERE for our own version - 24 quotes in 1 minute!
CLICK HERE for a 3 minute reflection on and prayer for this day.
Spanish Language Day Spanish Language Day
23/04/2021
Spanish is one of six official languages of the United Nations - spoken in Spain and all over South Africa (except for Brazil).
Here's a bit of info:
Here's the Hail Mary in Spanish to mark this day!
Traditional date for Feast of St George - patron saint of England Traditional date for Feast of St George - patron saint of England
23/04/2021 -
Ramadan International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
24/04/2021 -
Ramadan World Malaria Day World Malaria Day
25/04/2021
