Stories Behind the Poppy – International Women’s Day

Thursday 5th March 2026

This International Women’s Day, join schools across the UK and Canada to celebrate the contribution of Canadian and British women to the armed forces during the World Wars. 

Book your free place on Thursday 5th March and join classes for a historical look back at the impact of women on the war effort ahead of International Women’s Day.

Each 45 minute event will be held on Zoom. Events are free for schools from Canada and the UK to attend.

Event 1 – 09:30 GMT

Event 2 – 14:30 GMT / 10:30 AST / 09:30 EST / 08:30 CST

Event 3 – 17:30 GMT / 14.00 NST / 13:30 AST / 12:30 EST / 11:30 CST / 10:30 MST / 09:30 PST 

Email remembertogether@big-ideas.org for more information