“Every Child Matters: See Me! Value Me!” is the theme that will guide activities for the observance of Child month 2023.
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Child Month Committee, is celebrating Child Month from Oct. 1 to 31.
The focus of the celebration this year will be centered on inclusiveness and ensuring that each child feels cherished, valued, and supported, while actively dismantling biases that restrict the limitless potential of children.
An opening address by the Governor General will kick off activities for the month; which will be followed by Child Sabbath/Child Sunday: Oct. 14 and 15, Live forums highlighting the theme, Child Month message from the Ministry of Social and Community Development Housing and Gender Affairs, Schools display of child month messages through creative means.
Street Marches will cover the week of Oct. 16-20 and closing remarks by the Minister for Education, Sen. the Hon. David Andrew on Oct. 31.
There are some areas that major Focus will be placed on they are Inclusivity-embracing differences, Mental Health and Creating a supportive environment/climate at home and in school.
The ministry of education says while the established colour for Child Month is burnt orange, this year the color will be Red with green and gold text.
This as the island prepares to celebrate Grenada’s Golden Jubilee-50th Anniversary of Independence; the national colors will be featured for this year’s celebration.