ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA: The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Child Month Committee, will be celebrating Child Month from Oct. 1 to 31 under the theme, “Every Child Matters: See Me! Value Me!”.

As such, the focus of the celebration is on inclusiveness and ensuring that each child feels cherished, valued, and supported, while actively dismantling biases that restrict the limitless potential of children.

Child Month Activities 2023 Some general activities to commemorate Child Month are:

• Opening address by the Governor General
• Child Sabbath/Child Sunday: Oct. 14 and 15, 2023
• Live forums highlighting the theme
• Child Month message from the Ministry of Social and Community Development Housing and Gender Affairs
• Schools display child month messages through creative means
• Sale of T-shirts
• Street Marches – week of Oct. 16 -20
• Closing remarks by the Minister for Education, Sen. the Hon. David Andrew – Oct. 31

Areas of Focus

• Inclusivity – embracing differences
• Mental Health
• Creating a supportive environment/climate at home and in school

While the established colour for Child Month is burnt orange, please note that as we prepare to celebrate Grenada’s Golden Jubilee – 50th Anniversary of Independence, the national colours will be featured for this year’s celebration. Therefore, the T-shirts will be red with green and gold text.

The Ministry encourages everyone to participate actively in Child Month 2023.