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Since 1994 National Poetry Day has engaged millions of people with poetry through a range of live events and web-based activities for people throughout the United Kingdom. This year, we have decided to jump on board from the 2Simple South African office and take part in this great competition. Each year the day is given a new theme in order to highlight particular poets and styles of poetry. This Year's National Poetry Day is on the 6th October and the theme this year is The Environment.

Put Upper Key Stage 2 children to the test with this month's #MashoftheMonth Data Detectives. Data Detectives is our new Purple Mash tool that offers learners a range of data handling challenges.

Because Data Detectives is #MashoftheMonth, if you share how your class are using it then you'll be entered into a draw to win a 2Simple goody bag.

The brand-new version of our online guided reading library Serial Mash is now live. There's a new look, improvements to existing functionality and lots more exciting new features to explore.

Roald Dahl is one of the world's most celebrated authors for children, thanks to his imaginative, engaging stories. His birthday is on 13th September and to mark the occasion there are a wide range of activities within Purple Mash that primary school children are bound to enjoy.

Welcome back to a new school year! We're here to help with resources, tools and making the most out of your Purple Mash subscription. This blog will outline all the wonderful updates, new features and where you can access support.