News - Children and young people

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

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.

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.

We are looking for the most child-friendly act in Tuusula for the second time. We are looking for an individual who has taken the rights of children and young people to be heard into particular consideration. Being heard has two meanings – both belonging to a community and being listened to. Nominate an act and its creator by 7 November 2025!

During the 2024–2025 school year, pupils and students in Tuusula learned about the basics of well-being and had many empowering encounters. Reflection on a sustainable future was a key part of Tuusula's educational activities. The implementation of the previous school year in pre-primary and basic education, after-school activities and upper secondary education has now been assessed in the school year evaluations discussed in the autumn. 

Tuusula, Kerava, Hyvinkää and Järvenpää have launched a joint initiative called Reilusti yhdessä, turvaa toisista (Fair together, safety from others), which aims to prevent bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence in schools.

Emotional and interpersonal skills are among the most important skills for educators. Tuusula's expertise in emotional skills has been exported abroad. Recognising their own emotions gives children and young people the tools to deal with even difficult issues safely with the support of adults.