Our Paijala School

We use Wilma for communication between home and school.

See the teaching staff’s contact details for more information!

Purpose and application of the rules of conduct

• In accordance with Section 29 of the Basic Education Act, Section 40 of the Upper Secondary Schools Act and Section 80 of the Vocational Education Act, the purpose of the rules and regulations is to promote inte al order within the school, the smooth running of studies and the safety and comfort of the school community.
  
• School time includes the school day according to the timetable, school meals, breaks, and school-organised trips, camps, sports days, celebrations and other events.
  
• The school area includes school buildings and playgrounds, as well as other facilities and places where teaching takes place. A map of the school area is attached to the rules and regulations.

2. Pupils' rights and responsibilities 

Equality and equal rights of pupils and other rights

• Every student has the right to participate in education safely.
• Every student has the right to equal and fair treatment.
• Every pupil has the right to participate in school activities and development and to express their opinion.
• Every student has the right to student welfare services and lea ing support.
• Every pupil is entitled to a free meal.
• Every student has the right to interpretation and assistance services and assistive devices necessary for participating in education.
• Every student has the right to free accident treatment.
• Every pupil is entitled to school transport if the conditions are met.

Pupil responsibilities

• Every student is obliged to attend classes according to the timetable and to complete the assignments given by the teacher carefully during school hours and homework during their free time.
  
• At our school, we act with consideration for our own and others' safety and follow the teacher's instructions.
  
• Every member of staff and student shall behave in a friendly, fair and respectful manner towards all students and staff at the school.
  
• Every student shows consideration for others, uses appropriate language, observes good manners and allows others to study and work in peace.
  
• You must not hit, kick, insult or say mean things to others.
  
• At our school, no one bullies or discriminates against others. If you are being bullied or notice bullying, tell an adult at school. An adult can be a teacher, school counsellor, school coach, school welfare officer or head teacher.

3. Safety, comfort and unimpeded lea ing 

Good behaviour

• At school, good manners are observed, others are taken into consideration, and instructions are followed.
  
• Students must dress in such a way that they can safely participate in lessons. The teacher will provide more detailed instructions on how to dress for different lea ing situations, taking safety and hygiene into account.
  
• No text or images may be copied into student work without permission and without citing the source.
• You must arrive on time for lessons.
  
• It is not recommended to bring toys or other items to school that are not needed during the school day.
  
• If you bring toys or sports equipment to school, they must be kept in your backpack or locker and may only be used during the school day with the teacher's permission.

Staying and moving around

• Pupils must spend their breaks in the break area and follow the instructions given by the break supervisor.
  
• Pupils are not allowed to leave the school grounds during the school day without the permission of a teacher or other adult member of staff.

Keeping things tidy and looking after the environment

• Each pupil is responsible for taking care of the environment and keeping the school and school grounds tidy.
  
• Every pupil must take good care of school property and lea ing materials.
  
• Students must remove their shoes when indoors.
  
• Outerwear should be stored on the coat rack.

Safety

• For safety reasons, bicycles and scooters must be left in the designated areas in the schoolyard during the school day.
  
• The school recommends that pupils in Years 1 and 2 do not cycle to school without an adult.
  
• You are not allowed to throw snowballs or stones in the schoolyard.
  
• Walk in the school corridors.

Intoxicants and dangerous objects

• The possession and use of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, alcohol and drugs is prohibited.
  
• No bladed weapons, fire-making equipment or other dangerous items, or items designed to cause harm to others or damage property, may be brought to school.
  

Energy drinks, soft drinks, sweets and other treats

• Snacks may be eaten with the teacher's permission during the time specified by the teacher and in the place designated by the teacher.
  
• Chewing gum is not allowed during lessons.
  
• It is not recommended to bring energy drinks, soft drinks, sweets, chocolate or crisps to school.
  

4. Educational measures, disciplinary measures, protective measures and other sanctions 

• Failure to comply with the recommendations can be discussed with the student and communicated to their guardian.
  
• If a pupil behaves inappropriately, they may be summoned to a disciplinary meeting. If the inappropriate behaviour continues after the meeting or is more serious, the pupil may be given detention. If the behaviour does not change after this or is serious, the pupil may be given a written wa ing. The pupil may also be suspended for a fixed period if their behaviour is very serious.
  
• If a pupil disrupts teaching or other school events, they may be asked to leave the premises. If the disruption is unreasonable or the pupil threatens the safety of others, they may be excluded from teaching for the remainder of the day and the following working day.
  
• Prohibited items or substances, or items or substances that a pupil uses to disrupt teaching or lea ing, may be confiscated or inspected, as may the pupil's belongings, the school storage facilities under the pupil's control and, superficially, the pupil's clothing, in order to seize prohibited items or substances that may endanger their own or others' safety, if the possession of such items or substances is obvious and the pupil refuses to surrender them despite being asked to do so or cannot reliably prove that they are not in their possession.
  
• Failure to complete homework assignments may result in having to complete them after the working day.
  
• A pupil may be ordered to clean or rearrange school property that he or she has deliberately or carelessly dirtied or disordered (cleaning obligation).
  

5. Use of computers, mobile phones and other mobile devices
   

• Mobile phones or other mobile devices may not be used during lessons, except with the teacher's permission for lea ing purposes or with the head teacher's or teacher's permission for personal health care or as an aid.
• The use of mobile phones is also prohibited during meals, celebrations and other events.
• Mobile phones and other mobile devices must be kept in the pupil's bag during the school day.
• Telephones and other mobile devices must be kept in a state free from interference.
• You may not use a phone or other mobile device to photograph or film another person without the permission of the teacher and the person being photographed.
  

6. Monitoring and reviewing rules and regulations
   

The rules and regulations are available on the school’s website and on the notice board. The rules and regulations are discussed with the pupils each school year and guardians are informed of them. The rules and regulations are reviewed regularly.

These rules and regulations have been drawn up in collaboration with the entire school staff, pupils and guardians. All school staff and pupils undertake to comply with these rules and regulations and to work together to promote a safe and pleasant school day. Guardians support the school’s pupils in complying with the school’s rules and regulations and in ensuring a safe and pleasant school day.

These rules and regulations are valid as of 1 August 2025.

School transport

Pupils in grades 1–2 of Tuusula Comprehensive School are granted school transport on the basis of the distance travelled, provided that the jou ey to school is more than 3 kilometres. The distances are measured by the municipality. Pupils in grades 3–6 are granted transport if the distance is more than 5 kilometres. Transport is also granted if the jou ey to school has been deemed dangerous or if the pupil has a doctor’s certificate stating that they have an illness or injury that requires transport.

Transport is provided by HSL buses when their timetables match the school’s start and end times, and by taxi in other cases. Information on taxi transport timetables has been sent to transport pupils in Paijala via Wilma. Bus timetables can be found on the HSL website.

The HSL bus card is valid for the school year. The pupil’s guardian must ensure that the card is topped up during the summer at the TuusInfo office located in the Hyrylä library.

Report absences immediately

Sick leave must be reported immediately to the class teacher via Wilma. A sick child belongs at home, where they must also be guaranteed sufficient recovery time after their illness.

Unexpected absences due to illness or other reasons must be reported via Wilma. Wilma can also be used to request additional leave, if necessary. This is done via the Applications and Decisions tab in Wilma. The class teacher can grant leave for a maximum of three days. Requests for longer periods of leave must be addressed to the head teacher. The class teacher is not automatically informed of any leave granted to a pupil by the head teacher. It is the responsibility of the guardian to inform the pupil’s teacher of any leave granted to their child.

The pupil is obliged to study during the extra time off granted to them. The teacher does not provide a detailed list of tasks for the extra holiday, but may, for example, inform the pupil of the topics that will be studied at school during this period. If at all possible, it is advisable to plan family holidays during school holidays, as absences always pose challenges for a child’s schoolwork.

When a pupil is absent from school, they must find out what homework and schoolwork has been set during their absence, for example by asking their classmates. Pupils who travel by taxi must also remember to notify the taxi company of their absence. In addition, pupils studying A2 languages must inform their language teacher of their absence so that they are not waited for in vain.

Physical education practices

• If the physical education class is at the end of the day, the pupil can choose whether to wash at school or at home.
• Different clothing is wo during physical education classes than during the rest of the school day.
• After both outdoor and indoor physical activity, the school recommends that pupils take a shower, but the minimum requirement is that they wash their armpits, feet, face and hands.

School transport to and from school

There is quite a lot of traffic around the school at the beginning and end of the school day. This consists of parents dropping off and picking up their children, school buses and, occasionally, the library bus.

For safety and smoothness reasons, please note the following:

1.) For the sake of pupils’ fitness and health, walking or cycling to school is recommended. For pupils in grades 1–2, the school recommends walking.

2.) There are designated parking spaces for drop-off traffic in the upper car park of the school. Please park your car there when dropping off or picking up your child from school. The slope between the car park and the lower courtyard is not available for drop-off traffic, as taxis and the library van also park there! It poses a safety risk if children have to run between cars on the slope. 

8:15–9:00
lesson 9:00–9:45
lesson 9:45–10:15
break 10:15–11:00 lesson, lunch in
your own tu 11:15–12:00 lesson, lunch break
12:00–12:30
Break 12:30–13:15
Lesson 13:15–14:00 Lesson
14:00–14:15
Break 14:15–15:00 Lesson

See the working days and holidays for schools in the municipality of Tuusula.

Paijala School runs an after-school club for schoolchildren from 12 noon to 4.30 p.m. The club usually has 2–5 supervisors. Information about the

after-school clubs run by Tuusula Municipality and the application process can be found on the after-school club page.

At Paijala, we use the KivaKoulu method to prevent bullying and deal with bullying situations. An essential part of preventing bullying is practising emotional skills with pupils. In Paijala, this is done through everyday interactions and lessons on emotional and social skills. Practising social skills (emotional and social skills) helps students both prevent conflicts and resolve them constructively. It is

also essential to maintain a positive atmosphere in the classrooms and throughout the school and to ensure that pupils are aware of the school rules and consequences. When there is a safe and positive atmosphere at school, there is no room for bullying. In Paijala, we also implement the ProKoulu operating model, which focuses on clarifying the school’s operating culture and promoting good, considerate behaviour through positive feedback.

When bullying is suspected, we consider whether it is an isolated incident that can be handled by the class teacher, for example, or whether it should be referred to our school’s Kiva team. In the latter case, the teacher fills out a screening form and submits it to two of our teachers who are responsible for this task. The threshold for referring a matter to the Kiva team is kept low! Once the screening form has been received, the Kiva team will begin discussions with the pupils involved in the bullying, both individually and as a group. During these discussions, a course of action is agreed upon to ensure that the situation calms down and the bullying stops. The method also includes follow-up to ensure that the change is permanent. The guardians of all parties involved are always kept informed of the Kiva team’s handling/investigation process. Read more about(switch to another service) the bullying investigation process(switch to another service).

We intervene in all disputes and fights between pupils that come to our attention at school. In less serious cases, it is sufficient to discuss the matter and reach an agreement between the parties. In more serious cases of threats or violence, disciplinary measures and punishments are used. If necessary, matters are dealt with by student welfare services and in cooperation with child welfare services and/or the police.

Twice a year, our pupils respond to screening questionnaires that identify possible bullying situations. In addition to these, the KivaKoulu organisation conducts its own survey once a year. The results of the KivaKoulu surveys show that bullying has stopped or at least decreased significantly among pupils who have experienced bullying after they have reported it to an adult at school. It is therefore extremely important that the school is made aware of any bullying!  

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Student welfare refers to promoting and maintaining students’ lea ing, mental and physical health, and social well-being, as well as activities that enhance these conditions. Student welfare work is coordinated by the school’s student welfare team, which is overseen by the head teacher.

The student welfare team’s activities are divided into three parts: communal and individual student welfare, which are defined in the Student Welfare Act, and pedagogical support, which is based on the Basic Education Act.

In Paijala, the student welfare team meets on odd-numbered weeks on Wednesdays from 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. The standard composition of the student welfare team is the head teacher (chair), school counsellor, school psychologist, school nurse, special needs teacher and school family worker. The meetings deal with communal and pedagogical issues and, if necessary, individual issues.

Community-based student welfare conce s the entire school community and its well-being. The meetings discuss, for example, school practices, survey results and class issues from the perspective of the well-being of the student group.

The individual student welfare team (referred to in the law as a ‘multidisciplinary expert team’) always meets in advance with the guardian and the student as agreed. The individual student welfare team is convened by the person who has raised conce s about the student, which is often the class teacher. 

The meetings of the pedagogical support group deal with matters such as changes in the level of support provided to pupils and issues related to pedagogical arrangements. 

School health care supports the growth and development of children and young people and aims to contribute to the development of values and attitudes that promote health. Health examinations are carried out annually for pupils, and health monitoring visits are carried out as necessary. If necessary, the school nurse provides acute care to pupils who fall ill during the school day and administers first aid in the event of accidents. However, actual medical care is not part of school health care but is provided at health centres.

School nurse Päivi Virta:
Contact via Wilma, email paivi.virta@keusote.fi or telephone 050 497 0039.

Dental care for primary school pupils

All pupils in grades 1, 3 and 5 undergo an oral health examination and receive a treatment plan at the PopUp dental clinic at the school. After the PopUp examinations, pupils attend a health promotion session in small groups. The topic of the session is dental self-care.

In addition, pupils are invited to dental clinics for oral health examinations according to their individual needs.

If your child needs treatment, your home will be notified of the treatment time. Follow-up treatments are always carried out at the dental clinic. Parents are responsible for transporting their children to the dental clinic.

Emergency dental services

Emergency dental services for those requiring urgent treatment (e.g. accidents, pain) operate by appointment and always require contacting the centralised dental care appointment service on 019 226 0700.

Parents are responsible for notifying the school of any special dietary requirements. Please contact the school nurse (contact details in the School Health Care section), who will forward the information about the special diet to the municipal Food Services. Please note that the diet can be implemented two days after the notification has been received by the school kitchen.

Our school also offers a vegetarian option every day.

Schools organise hobby and club activities. Information about these is provided via Wilma and on the school notice board.

Take a look at the hobby calendars(switch to another service).

Hobby and club activities are organised on the premises of schools and other operators, as well as online.

Lost property at our school is stored in lost property boxes in the main entrance hall. More valuable items, such as watches, jewellery and mobile phones, are taken to the staff room. About once a month, the school staff collects any clothes left lying around the coat racks and takes them to the lost and found. It’s a good idea to label your clothes! If the clothes have a name on them, they’ll be retu ed to the student’s coat rack.

Students have their own coat hooks in the school hallways, but they are not intended for storing belongings outside of school hours. It should be noted that the school also has activities outside of school hours, especially in the gym, but sometimes also in classrooms.

The lost property box is emptied a few times during the school year for clothing collection. Parents are notified of this approximately two weeks in advance so that they have time to check the lost property box before it is emptied.