News - Children and young people
Together, looking out for each other – four municipalities join forces to promote safety in schools
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.
Pioneering emotional skills in Tuusula
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.
Pick up tips for the autumn half-term week at school
Schools in Tuusula will be closed for autumn break from 13 to 19 October. Both primary and secondary school pupils will be enjoying a well-deserved break, not to mention their younger siblings. Check out our tips for the holiday week!
Tuusula Art School's new group for 4–5-year-olds will start on 22 October.
Tuusula Art School's new Minikuvis group for children aged 4–5 will start after the autumn break. Sign up by 19 October at the latest!
A couple of hundred proposals were generated during the first brainstorming days for children and young people – the search for ideas continues until 19 October.
The participatory budgeting (PBF) round for children and young people in Tuusula began on Monday, 29 September with a brainstorming session. On the first day, children and young people came up with 34 proposals during their lessons that could be used to increase well-being and comfort in Tuusula.
The programme for Skidiviikko 3–9 November 2025 has been published.
Children's culture takes centre stage at Tuusula's Skidiviikko festival from 3 to 9 November 2025. There will be 21 performances during the week. This autumn's Skidiviikko will feature theatre, puppet theatre, dance, magic, children's music and even opera for children. The family-oriented children's opera Cinderella will be performed on Thursday 6 November at 6 p.m. at the Monio Cultural Centre.
The participatory budgeting round for children and young people is underway
Tuusula's seventh participatory budgeting round will kick off on Monday, 29 September with a call for ideas, and this time it is aimed at children and young people.
Keep your senses alert in traffic – Road Safety Week has begun
National Road Safety Week is celebrated annually during week 37, this year from 8 to 12 September. The theme week reminds us to keep our senses alert when out on the roads. So pay attention to your surroundings, whether you are walking, cycling or driving!
Purchase of snack tickets at Tuusula upper secondary schools starting on 8 September
Pupils at secondary schools in Tuusula can enjoy a snack in the afternoons during school days. There are many ways to purchase snack tickets.
Child-friendly municipality work in Tuusula: Joy for children and young people through hobbies and opportunities to influence their own everyday lives
Tuusula has launched the second six-month period of its Child-Friendly Municipality action plan. The mid-year review for spring 2025 was published at the end of May. We have compiled excerpts from our autumn activities, which we use to increase the opportunities for children and young people to influence and participate in matters that are important to them.
