05 October 2026
Junior savers week
Junior Savers Week 2026 Encourages Young People to Build Smart Saving Habits
Junior Savers Week returns from 5th to 11th October 2026, celebrating the importance of saving, financial literacy and helping young people develop positive money habits from an early age.
At Kilrush Credit Union, we are proud to support initiatives that empower children and young people to become confident and informed when it comes to managing money. Junior Savers Week provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of financial education while showcasing the many ways credit unions support young savers within their communities.
One of the key features of Junior Savers Week 2026 is The Big Junior Savers Week Quiz, which gives children of all ages the opportunity to test their knowledge and have some fun while learning about money and saving. Participants will have the chance to win a One4All Voucher, while schools taking part through the dedicated Teacher Pack will be entered into a draw to win a Samsung Tablet.
The quiz opens on Monday, 5th October at 12 noon and closes on Sunday, 11th October at 11:59pm.
Supporting Financial Literacy in the Classroom
Junior Savers Week is about much more than saving money. It also provides an opportunity to promote financial literacy and encourage conversations about money management in schools and at home.
Teachers are invited to make use of Start Money Smart, a free educational resource developed by the Irish League of Credit Unions, the ILCU Youth Committee and Twinkl Ireland.
Designed specifically for primary school pupils, Start Money Smart helps children understand key financial concepts through fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities. The programme uses storytelling, problem-solving exercises, classroom challenges, games and real-life scenarios to bring financial education to life.
Topics covered include:
- Money and maths
- Earning money
- Budgeting, spending and saving
- Financial literacy
- Understanding impulse buying and informed spending decisions
- The history of the credit union movement and how credit unions work
Resources for Every Primary School Class
The Start Money Smart resource has been tailored for every primary school level, from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, ensuring that lessons are age-appropriate and aligned with classroom learning.
The materials complement key curriculum subjects including Maths, SPHE and History, making them easy for teachers to incorporate into their lesson plans throughout the school year.
Resources include:
- Interactive presentations
- Classroom activities
- Worksheets
- Quizzes
- Board games
- Word searches
- Discussion prompts
- Financial literacy challenges
The programme is available free of charge through Twinkl and can be accessed by teachers and parents alike.
Access the Resources
Working Together to Build Financial Confidence
At Kilrush Credit Union, we believe that developing money management skills from an early age helps young people build confidence, resilience and positive financial habits that can benefit them throughout their lives.
We encourage schools, teachers and families across West Clare to get involved in Junior Savers Week and explore the Start Money Smart resources available through Twinkl.
Further information on the Junior Savers Week Quiz, Teacher Pack and registration details will be shared when they become available on 5th October.
