Wood Green Academy is excited to mark World Children’s Day by turning Sandwell blue in support of UNICEF! This year, we’re hosting a variety of fun and engaging activities to raise awareness and funds for children in need around the world. Support our blue cake and jewellery sale and listen to the blue theme music. All proceeds going towards UNICEF’s vital work. Together, we can make a difference and help children everywhere thrive.
About Turning Sandwell UNICEF Blue
Why the colour ‘blue’?
The UNICEF charity logo is blue.
Suggested ideas for your school.
Blue themed non-school uniform day.
Guess the amount of sweets in the Jar (House Competition).
Blue Door Decoration Competition.
Blue themed accessories sale.
Blue themed Form Quiz.
How to get involved if you are a business or organization other than a school?
Blue themed clothing or fancy dress.
Decorate place of work (Blue Themed).
Place a UNICEF charity box in the staff room area.
Why are we doing this?
To raise awareness of the UNCRC (United Nations Children Rights Charter) alongside the wonderful work of UNICEF itself.
Where are any donations going?
Any donations received will go towards UNICEF to help support vulnerable children worldwide.
Our Just Giving Donations Page
We are thrilled to launch our JustGiving page for Turning Sandwell UNICEF Blue in support of World Children’s Day! By donating, you’ll help UNICEF continue their vital work providing essential aid to children around the world. Every contribution counts, whether big or small. We invite you to be part of this amazing cause and join us in making a lasting impact. Please visit our page to donate: Turning Sandwell UNICEF Blue.
Our Fundraising Suggestions
In our ongoing efforts to support UNICEF we are excited to present a series of engaging fundraising activities designed to raise awareness and vital funds. Each activity provides a creative and fun way for everyone to get involved while supporting a meaningful cause. Below is a list of events that we encourage you to participate in.
Fundraising Activities:
Wearing Blue Day – Show your support by wearing blue, with donations collected for participation.
Blue Cake Sale – Enjoy and purchase delicious blue-themed baked goods, with all proceeds benefiting the cause.
Blue Accessory Sale – Browse and buy unique blue accessories, all while supporting our fundraising efforts.
Blue Face Paint – Get your face painted with fun blue designs for a small donation.
Name the Blue Tune – Participate in a fun music guessing game, where you try to identify popular tunes with a blue theme.
Blue Door Decoration Competition – Decorate your office or space with blue-themed decorations and compete for prizes.
Blue Office Competition – Transform your office into a blue-themed space and compete for the most creative setup.
Guess the Amount of Blue Sweets in the Jar – Take a guess at how many blue sweets are in the jar and win a sweet prize.
Guess the Name of the Blue Teddy Raffle – Enter the raffle to guess the name of the blue teddy bear and win exciting rewards.
We encourage you all to participate in as many activities as possible to help us achieve our goal and make a positive impact on our cause. Your support means everything!
What is World Children's Day?
World Children’s Day, celebrated on 20th November, marks the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in 1989. This day aims to raise awareness about the rights of children, promote their welfare, and address issues affecting their well-being worldwide. It highlights the need for children to grow up in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
The UNCRC is an international treaty that outlines the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children. It was adopted by the United Nations to ensure that every child enjoys the same basic rights, including the right to education, protection from exploitation, and the right to express their views.
The importance of UNCRC rights lies in protecting vulnerable children from discrimination, abuse, and neglect. It emphasises that children have the right to participate in decisions affecting their lives, ensuring their development and well-being are prioritised globally.
