Mis y Plentyn Milwrol

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Mis y Plentyn Milwrol

Why Purple?

Purple was chosen because it symbolizes all branches of the military, a combination of Army Green, Air Force Blue, Coast Guard Blue, Marine Red and Navy Blue.

SSCE Cymru would like to encourage education settings to carry out activities during this month to celebrate and raise awareness of the unique experiences this group of children and young people have and become a more Armed Forces-friendly environment.

'Purple Up' Day

Wednesday 30th of April is the day to 'Purple up' for Month of the Military Child in Wales!

How can you get involved?
- Wear purple (consider raising money for an Armed Forces charity)
- Create purple artwork and displays
- Take photos of what you get up to
- Share your photo/s on social media (tag @SSCECyrmu on X and Facebook) using the hashtag #MotMCCymru – with a message to Service children, thanking them for their important role in the Armed Forces community
- Send your photos to SSCECymru@wlga.gov.uk

Events

See the SSCE Cymru events page for details of events taking place in April, as part of Month of the Military Child.

UNCRC

Article 8: I have the right to an identity.

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Article 31: I have a right to rest, relax and play.

Resources

Month of the Military Child 2025 activities

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2025 Never Such Innocence Month of the Military Child poetry and art competition

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Never Such Innocence Month of the Military Child poetry and art competition — including two from Wales!

Llanfair Primary School celebrate Purple Up Day!

Llanfair Primary School (Vale of Glamorgan) enjoyed celebrating Purple Up Day this year by holding a special assembly where Service children bravely stood up in front of their peers are shared their experiences of life as part of an Armed Forces family. During the Month of the Military Child, the…

Month of the Military child activities and crafts at Pencoed Primary School

Pencoed Primary School (Bridgend) have been very busy getting crafty throughout the month of April to celebrate Month of the Military Child.  The school held a purple craft workshop where Service children and their peers made purple bunting, paper chains and posters to 'Purple Up' the school! The Service children…

'Purple Up' display at Prestatyn High School

Prestatyn High School (Denbighshire) enjoyed getting together in the well-being room with their Service children School Champion to celebrate 'Purple Up' day. They got crafty and created a purple handprint poster which is now proudly displayed on the Service children/ young people board. They also had a great time completing World…

Romilly Primary School celebrate Month of the Military Child

Romilly Primary School (Vale of Glanmorgan) have had a very busy month celebrating Month of the Military Child as a school. The schools Service children school Champion, Ashleigh, shared: "The children at Romilly Primary School have loved taking part in activities to raise awareness and celebrate the Service Children in…

Little Troopers virtual workshop at Pontarddulais Primary School

The Service children at Pontarddulais Primary School (Swansea) got involved in the 'live' Little Troopers workshop this year, celebrating what it means to be a 'Little Trooper'. Little Troopers is a registered charity supporting all children with one or both parents serving in the British Armed Forces (regular or reserve).…

Pembrokeshire Service pupil promise events

On Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th April, to coincide with Month of the Military Child, the first Pembrokeshire Service Pupil Promise workshops took place. The Service Pupil Promise will be a commitment from the local authority to support children from Armed Forces families, ensuring the LA listen to their voices,…

Celebrating Month of the Military Child at Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan

On Friday 4th April, the charity Never Such Innocence returned to Wales to deliver a special creative workshop at Ysgol Golwg Pen Y Fan (Powys) in celebration of the Month of the Military Child (MotMC). The session was led by Katie Salari and Clive Sanders from Never Such Innocence, joined by…

'Purple Up' day at Coed-Y-Lan Primary School

Coed-Y-Lan Primary school (Rhondda Cynon Taf) celebrated Month of the Military child this year by wearing purple to school on 'Purple Up' day. They also had an assembly about Month of the Military child and the Service children read the Dandelion poem to their peers. Pupils also went out and looked…

Powys' Vulnerable Groups Team, Service children and their families get together at Pentre farm

Powys', Vulnerable Groups Team, with funding from SSCE Cymru were able to facilitate an event for Service Children and their families at Pentre Farm during the month of April. The event focused on celebrating the month of the military child, family well-being and making connections. Jane Watts, Specialist Teacher – Vulnerable…

Month of the Military Child at Ysgol Bae Baglan

Throughout the month of April, Ysgol Bae Baglan (Neath Port Talbot) have been busy celebrating Month of the Military Child with their primary and secondary phase children completing activities and competitions to celebrate themselves and their experiences. Abby Challenger, Service Children School Champion at Ysgol Bae Baglan, shared: "Our service…

Month of the Military Child celebrations at Haverfordwest High VC School

Haverfordwest High VC School have had another busy month celebrating Month of the Military child this year. The school shared: "Earlier this year, some of our pupils participated in the production of the Service Children Experience videos. We showed some of the videos at all of our School Assemblies during…

Rydal Penrhos marks Month of the Military Child

Rydal Penrhos (Conwy) marked Month of the Military Child this year with a chapel Service. The school shared: To celebrate the Month of the Military Child, leading coeducational independent school Rydal Penrhos recently held a special whole-school chapel service at its church, St John’s. The service was attended by pupils,…

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