News - Child-friendly municipality

The eagerly awaited school Christmas holidays are almost here. Take a look at our tips for enjoying them! 

The autumn results of the Move! measurements carried out as part of physical education in schools are now in. Nationally, the results of pupils in Tuusula are very similar to those elsewhere in Finland. Particular attention should be paid to the decline in physical functioning by focusing on preventive measures that begin in early childhood.

Hobby subsidies can be applied for by associations, through which the support is then directed to families in need of special assistance. 

At the turn of October and November, Tuusula searched for the most child-friendly act in Tuusula. The search was for an individual who had taken particular account of the rights of children and young people to be heard. A jury composed of children and young people selected KJT and Blue Rings: Special Ice as the winner of the award. 

Pupils from Rykmentinpuisto School will ask questions from children and young people in Tuusula about municipal governance and other topics of concern during the mayor's question time on Wednesday 19 November from 9.15 to 10.15 a.m. The event is part of Tuusula Children's Rights Week. Those interested can follow the question time via livestream.

The results of the 2025 School Health Survey in Tuusula show that pupils are happy at school, the school environment is safe, physical activity has increased and pupils are satisfied with their lives. Respondents hope to have more influence on everyday matters at school.

Children's Rights Week will be celebrated this autumn from 17 to 23 November. The theme of the week, 'Children have the right to be heard', reminds us of the right of children and young people to belong to a community and to be seen and heard. The theme will be highlighted throughout the week in daycare centres, schools and leisure activities. Let's give children and young people a voice!

The Tuusulankulttuurikasvatus.fi website has been revamped.

The free performances include theatre, dance, music, magic and even opera for children. The 23 performances during the week will reach a total of 1,700 children. Most of the week's performances are sold out, but there are still some seats available for a few performances.

On 24 October, a meeting was held at Kellokoski School to discuss leisure activities as part of Tuusula's Child-Friendly Municipality initiative. The aim of the discussion, which was conducted using the Skididialogi model, was to gather the views and experiences of pupils and adults working with young people on the subject.