Whole school approach to GRT in schools

GRT History Month - June

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) celebrates the diverse ways that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities add to the vibrancy of life in the UK and recognises the varied contributions that these communities have made to British society historically and today.

The theme for June 2023 was 'Weaving Journeys: A celebration of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller lives, histories and cultures'.

The GRT Service has produced padlets that enable schools and settings to embed GRT history and culture into their curriculums, adding diversity to teaching and learning.  Some resources directly relate to this year's theme and include teaching instruction sheets which focus on Travelling Patterns, Crown Derby and a 'create your own plate pattern' sheet, and traditional basket weaving activity related to weaving journeys and patterns.

We have also produced a GRT History Month padlet.

Friends, Families and Travellers produced high quality GRTHM resource packs for schools and settings including a downloadable timeline of significant dates in GRT history, a competition for children and young people to design their own patterns, and lots more!

The Traveller Movement provides more information and resources for GRTHM.

World Fun Fair Month - September

World Funfair Month takes place in September and aims to unite Showmen from around the world to celebrate all aspects of the fairgrounds, and the joy they bring to communities everywhere.

Memorial days - January & August

• Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on 27 January each year. Find out more information about the Holocaust from the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.
• Roma Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on 2 August each year. Brighton and Hove traveller education team has put together a video as an educational tool to raise awareness of this tragedy. Find out more information about the Roma Genocide from the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.

King's Lynn Mart Fair - February

King's Lynn Fairground Mart 2024 begins on 14 February each year and lasts for two weeks.

Appleby Horse Fair - June

The Appleby Horse Fair is usually the first or second week in June.

For more information on how you can celebrate these important dates please contact inclusionandsend@norfok.gov.uk.