News - Child-friendly municipality
Half-year review of Tuusula's Child-Friendly Municipality work: Autumn encouraged children and young people to think about their free time and how they can make a difference
The first year of Tuusula Municipality's Child-Friendly Municipality action plan is now behind us. The voices of children and young people were heard in many different ways in autumn 2025, and steps towards spring 2026 have already been taken. Join us on our journey towards a more child-friendly municipality by reading our half-yearly review!
Things to do during the Christmas holidays in Tuusula
The eagerly awaited school Christmas holidays are almost here. Take a look at our tips for enjoying them!
Results of the 2025 Move! measurements in Tuusula – increasing physical activity in everyday life promotes well-being
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.
The municipality of Tuusula supports families with children in paying for leisure activities through associations.
Hobby subsidies can be applied for by associations, through which the support is then directed to families in need of special assistance.
Tuusula's most child-friendly initiative in 2025 is the joint Special Ice programme run by KJT and Blue Rings.
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.
Children and young people have their say at the mayor's question time on 19 November – follow the broadcast live!
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.
School health survey results provide more information on the well-being of children and young people in Tuusula
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 and young people's experiences of being heard during Children's Rights Week
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!
Tuusula's revamped cultural education website offers familiar content and up-to-date tips.
The Tuusulankulttuurikasvatus.fi website has been revamped.
Skidiviikko, a week dedicated to children's culture, will be celebrated in Tuusula from 3 to 9 November 2025.
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.
