Learner Calendar
Upcoming student events
Mon 05 Jan
Wellbeing Week - Stay Safe
Monday 05 January 2026 - Friday 09 January 2026
Mon 19 Jan
Big Energy Saving Week
Monday 19 January 2026 - Friday 23 January 2026
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What is Big Energy Saving Week 2026?
Big Energy Saving Week 2026 is a week-long initiative that focuses on empowering people to take control of their energy consumption and make informed decisions about energy usage. It provides guidance on how to reduce energy waste, improve home insulation, and access financial support for energy bills.
How to Get Involved in Big Energy Saving Week 2026?
- Spread the Word: Share energy-saving tips and information with friends and family to help them save money on their energy bills too.
- Access Financial Support: Check if you are eligible for government grants or financial assistance programs to help with energy bills, especially if you are on a low income.
- Switch off lights
- Keep doors closed to keep the heat in
- Unplug unused devices
- Turn off standby appliances.
Fri 23 Jan
Santes Dwynwen Day
Friday 23 January 2026, 00:01
Celebrate Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen with Grŵp Llandrillo Menai
- Romantic' biscuits – Coleg Llandrillo / Friars / Dolgellau
- Hair and Beauty Sessions - Friars / Dolgellau
- Love songs playlist
- Love for Wales - ILS Dolgellau / Glynllifon
- Videos on Instagram / Twitter by our Ambassadors.
Tue 27 Jan
Holocaust Memorial Day
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed annually on January 27th. It commemorates the six million Jews and millions of other victims who were murdered during the Holocaust under Nazi persecution. The day serves as a time to honour the victims, reflect on the lessons of history, and reaffirm a commitment to combat antisemitism, hatred, and genocide in all its forms.
Fri 30 Jan
World Hijab Day
Friday 30 January 2026
World Hijab Day is an annual event that encourages women of all backgrounds to experience and understand the hijab, raising awareness of cultures who wear a hijab and promoting religious tolerance.
Sun 01 Feb
LGBTQ+ History Month
Sunday 01 February 2026 - Saturday 28 February 2026
The overall aim of LGBT+ History month is to promote equality and diversity for the benefit of the public.
This is done by:
- Increasing the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT+”) people, their history, lives and their experiences in the curriculum and culture of educational and other institutions, and the wider community;
- Raising awareness and advancing education on matters affecting the LGBT+ community;
- Working to make educational and other institutions safe spaces for all LGBT+ communities; and
- Promoting the welfare of LGBT+ people, by ensuring that the education system recognises and enables LGBT+ people to achieve their full potential, so they contribute fully to society and lead fulfilled lives, thus benefiting society as a whole.
Mon 02 Feb
Wellbeing week- Time to talk
Monday 02 February 2026 - Friday 06 February 2026
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Tue 10 Feb
Safer Internet Day
Tuesday 10 February 2026
The aim of Safer Internet Day is to inspire a UK wide conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively.
Please see below some resources that you might find useful:
- Book holidays and travel online safely.
- Using mobile devices and apps safely
For more information please visit https://hwb.gov.wales/zones/keeping-safe-online
Wed 11 Feb
Women and Girls in Science Day
Wednesday 11 February 2026
International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated annually on February 11th. It was established to promote full and equal access to and participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for women and girls. The day highlights the critical role women and girls play in science and technology, raises awareness of gender disparities in STEM fields, and encourages efforts to break down barriers and stereotypes that discourage their involvement
Fri 13 Feb
Welsh Language Music Day
Friday 13 February 2026
Welsh Language Music Day celebrates all forms of Welsh Language music. Whether you’re into indie, rock, punk, funk, folk, electronica, hip hop or anything else, there’s incredible music being made in the Welsh language for you to discover.
Share your favourite Welsh song