Mission Possible 2026 invites schools across Ireland to take part in a creative poster competition celebrating positive mental health and student expression.
We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for Mission Possible 2026, celebrating the incredible role schools play in promoting positive mental health.
Your school could win a cash prize of up to €1,000 and a school wellbeing support package from Walk in My Shoes (WIMS. We hope designing your posters sparks meaningful conversations and discussions about mental health and wellbeing in your school and classrooms.
Our 2026 competition
This year, students are invited to design a poster that creatively shares a positive mental health message. Through art, words and imagination, students can explore what positive mental health and wellbeing means to them - and help spark important conversations in their school communities and beyond.
The competition is open to primary schools, secondary schools and Further Education and Training centres, including Youthreach, from across Ireland. Entries can be created in any visual art style, from hand-drawn and painted posters to digital designs.
Win a cash prize for your school
There are fantastic prizes to be won, including a €1,000 prize for first-place winners in each category, the opportunity to become a WIMS School Ambassador for the 2026/27 academic year, and a WIMS School Support Package. Runners-up will also receive prizes.
All teachers and school staff taking part will be entered into a draw to win a €250 One4All Voucher.
Taking part is simple. Teachers just need to complete the short entry form on behalf of their students. More information about our Mission Possible 2026 categories and prizes can be found here.
Our Mission Possible judges
We are delighted to have Paul Gilligan, Chief Executive Officer of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS), joined by Tamara Nolan, Director of Communications and Advocacy at SPMHS, and Jacqueline Toal, Art Therapist at SPMHS, as judges this year.
Important dates
The closing date for entries is 5pm on Wednesday, 26 March 2026.
An awards ceremony, announcing the winners and runners-up will take place at St Patrick’s University Hospital in April 2026.
Creatively raising awareness of positive mental health
WIMS Campaign Manager, Amanda McArdle, explains: “Through this year’s Mission Possible poster competition we’re encouraging students to use their creativity to raise awareness of positive mental health and to share messages that can inspire and support others".
"We want students to know that their voices matter. This competition gives them the opportunity to creatively share what positive mental health and wellbeing mean to them and to inspire their school communities".
Learning through creativity
We can’t wait to see the creativity, ideas and messages your students bring to life. Find out more about Mission Possible here. If you have any questions about the competition, please email info@walkinmyshoes.ie.
