Our Rykmentinpuisto School

We use Wilma for communication between home and school. The best way to contact teachers is through Wilma.

The email addresses of teaching staff are in the format etunimi.sukunimi@tuusula.fi.

The school year guide contains information about our school’s activities and practices, as well as the school rules.

The updated guide will be published at the beginning of the academic year in August.

The rules and regulations of Rykmentinpuisto School will be amended as necessary during the autumn. The rules and regulations below are valid until further notice.

1. 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. 

• You may arrive at the school grounds 10 minutes before the start of the school day. After the school day ends, you may remain on the school grounds for 5 minutes. For pupils who use school transport, the transport timetables must be followed. 

• 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. 

• The school grounds are available for recreational use on weekdays after 4:30 p.m. 

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, or use any other form of violence. 

• At our school, bullying and discrimination are not allowed. If you are being bullied or witness 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. Clothing must be appropriate and must not offend others. 

• No text or images may be copied into student work without permission and without citing the source. 

• You must arrive on time for lessons.  

• Do not bring toys or other items to school that are not needed during the school day.  

• If you bring sports or other hobby equipment (e.g. musical instruments) to school, they must be stored in a place designated by the school and may 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. 

• Secondary school pupils walk or cycle to the sports centre for physical education lessons, following the teacher's instructions and using the light traffic route between the school and the sports centre. 
   

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. 

• Pupils must remove their shoes and place them in the designated areas when entering the school building.  

• Outerwear should be stored on a coat rack or in your own locker. 

Safety 
 

• Bicycles, mopeds, moped cars and quad bikes must be left in the designated areas in the yard during the school day. These parking areas are not break areas.  

• The school recommends that pupils in Years 1 and 2 do not cycle to school without an adult. 

• No snowballs, stones or other objects that could cause harm to others may be thrown in the school area. 

• Walk in the school corridors. 

• Do not linger on the steps during meals, and do not move up or down them. 

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. 

• No outside food or drinks are allowed in the dining hall. 

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

• Failure to follow recommendations and instructions can be discussed with the student and communicated to their guardian. 

• If a pupil behaves inappropriately, they may be required to attend a guidance or disciplinary meeting. If the inappropriate behaviour continues after the meeting or is more serious, the pupil may be required to stay behind after school. 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 extremely 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. 

• If a pupil is suspected of possessing a prohibited item, substance or other item that disrupts the lesson or compromises safety, staff have the right to confiscate it or inspect the pupil's belongings, the school storage facilities under the pupil's control and the outside of their clothing, taking into account the pupil's legal rights.  

• 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 negligently dirtied or disordered (cleaning obligation) and to compensate for school property that he or she has deliberately broken or damaged. 
   

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

During lessons 
 

• 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. 

• Mobile phones and other mobile devices must be stored in a place where they will not cause disruption during lessons, in the phone park (grades 7–9) and in backpacks (grades 1–6). 

• Mobile phones and other mobile devices may be used with the teacher's permission if the pupil has an urgent need to contact a guardian during the lesson. Pupils always have the right to call the emergency number in an emergency without the permission of school staff. 

Breaks and other non-teaching time 

• The use of mobile phones is prohibited during meals, celebrations, or other events. 

• The use of mobile phones is permitted during breaks (7-9th grade). 

• 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 
    

• 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. 
   

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. 

Classes 1-6:

8:10 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.

8:55–9:40 a.m.

9:40–10:10 1st break

10:10 a.m. – 12 p.m. double lesson and lunch

12:00–12:30 2nd break

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

2:00–2:15 p.m. Third break

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Grades 7–9:
1 hour 8:30–9:15

5-minute transition

2 hours 9:20–10:05

15-minute break

3 hours 10:20–11:05

Mealtimes: 11:05–11:25 and 11:25–11:45

4 hours 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

5-minute transition

5 hours 12:35 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.

15-minute break

6 hours 13:35 – 14:20

5-minute transition

7 hours 14:25 – 15:10

5-minute transition

8 hours 15:15 – 16:00

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

The person responsible for general education at the Rykmentinpuisto afte oon club is

Maija Ulappa, tel. 040 314 3236

Children are picked up from the lobby. Access to the lobby is via the main entrance.

The club is open from 12 noon to 4.30 p.m.

Principles and objectives of the club’s activities:

The afte oon club’s activities are child-centred. Children are individuals and are treated equally in the club. Discussion and asking children for their opinions are part of our daily routine. We want to create a relaxed and enjoyable afte oon with the children and make the club “our club.” We do crafts and draw, and play is a very important part of the children’s lives. Our idea is to teach children to be considerate of others. We, the instructors, make sure that there is something suitable for every child in the activities. The planning of the club’s activities is flexible.

The objectives of the afte oon club are:

• provide safe, supervised and guided activities for pupils in grades 1–2
• enables parents to work
• support the educational work of schools and homes
• make the child feel safe when an adult is present, someone who will listen and also give a hug if comfort is needed
• teach children to take care of and take responsibility for their homework
• teach children to take care of their own belongings
• teach good manners, teach table manners
• teach them to consider others and form friendships – friends are not left alone.

Information about the activities and application process for afte oon clubs in the municipality of Tuusula can be found on the afte oon club activities page.

The mo ing and afte oon activities provided as special care for pupils in special classes in the municipality of Tuusula are organised by the welfare sector and provided by the municipalities. The activities are organised in accordance with a separate agreement made with Keusote.

Afte oon care in special classes gives parents the opportunity to work and provides diverse activities that promote social interaction for pupils with developmental disabilities. The activities are based on cooperation with parents and care and guidance that maintains the client’s functional capacity. 

Organising activities

The activities are organised into five different groups. Afte oon activities are offered to pupils in special classes during school hours and during the autumn and winter holidays from Monday to Friday between 12 noon and 4.30 p.m. In addition, full-day holiday care is organised in June and August. 

Applying for afte oon activities

Applications for special class afte oon activities are primarily submitted via eDaisy, following the same instructions as for other afte oon activity groups. During the school year, applications for afte oon activities should be submitted as soon as possible when the need arises.

Link: eDaisy(switch to another service)

The preliminary information form must be completed and retu ed during the special classes’ afte oon activities immediately after submitting the application.  

Link: preliminary information form(switch to another service)

Applying for holiday care

Care during holiday periods must be applied for using a separate form. The form can either be printed out and brought to Rykmentinpuisto School (marked for Rosa Apell / special classes afte oon activities) or sent by email to rosa.apell@tuusula.fi.

Link to the application: Application for holiday care for children with developmental disabilities

Further information on afte oon activities for special classes 

Rosa Apell is the supervisor responsible for afte oon activities in special classes, tel. 040 314 4815 (9–11 a.m.).

Tuusula municipality website, link: Afte oon club activities – Tuusula

Afte oon activity groups  

Loiste 040 314 4837 Information is being updated.

Säde 040 314 4436

Tuike 040 314 4435

Pilke 040 314 4871

Light 040 314 4447

Our school is a KiVa School®. We have an anti-bullying plan in place.

During the 2025–2026 academic year, Kiva team teachers can be contacted via Wilma or by email (etunimi.sukunimi@tuusula.fi). We will update this information in August.

For more information about the KiVa Koulu® programme, please visit the KiVa Koulu website(switch to another service).

Student welfare work refers to all activities that support the school day and everyday studying. The school has a student welfare team (OHR), which is a multi-professional working group. The head teacher chairs the student welfare team.

The principal, a special needs teacher with a broad range of expertise, the school psychologist, the school counsellor, the school nurse and the class teacher or form tutor whose class or pupil is being discussed are involved in the OHR’s activities at our school. All classes are reviewed once a year by the student welfare team together with the class teachers/form tutors. Parents are also welcome to discuss matters conce ing their own children with the OHR. The time for the discussion will be agreed separately.

The student welfare team’s task is to support high-quality basic education and a good school day, to nurture a culture that promotes growth and development, and to organise and provide students with support related to school attendance when needed.

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 (7–9)
Catharina Siiskonen
catharina.siiskonen@keusote.fi
050 497 0007

School nurse (grades 1–6 + pupils requiring special education (classes M/K/T))
Riina Ahola
riina.ahola@keusote.fi
050 497 0032

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 special dietary requirements 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.

Read the Tuusula municipality’s guidelines on special diets!

Discover a new hobby!

Tuusula Hobby Fair at Rykmentinpuisto School on Tuesday, 19 August 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is free of charge. Please enter through the main door. The school is a shoe-free school. Please leave your outdoor shoes in the entrance hall.

Schools organise hobby and club activities. Information about these is provided via Wilma and on the school notice board. School hobby calendars can also be found on the municipality’s website.

Check out 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.

• Link: Rykmentinpuisto School Student Guidance Plan(switch to another service)
• Link: Afte oon club action plan 2025–2026(switch to another service)

The lost property office is cleared twice a year for clothing collection. This is done after the Christmas and spring celebrations, so parents should check the lost property office, located in the service manager’s office, at the latest during these celebrations. The entrance is through the main door.

More valuable items, such as watches, jewellery, keys and mobile phones, are taken to the school office.

Ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Rykmentinpuisto Park on 19 November 2025. Marianne Liimatainen, Director of Education and Culture, cutting the ribbon. Also present are Headmaster Janne Leivo, Deputy Headmaster Ja o Kantola and Daycare Centre Director Jaana Sihvo. Assistants from the daycare centre and school.

The Children’s Rights Week event “Mayor’s Question Time” was streamed from Rykmentinpuisto School on 19 November 2025. From left: Mayor Janne Mellin, Chief of Staff Anna-Liisa Oksanen and Deputy Mayor Arto Lindberg. The question time can be viewed on YouTube. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/live/Dh16Pz7d78A?si=c6vnfKsSF5T772Kh(switch to another service)

Below is a photo from the opening week (17–21 November 2025) of the craft fair held in the hall. The photo shows the work of Year 2 pupils.

On 7 October 2025, substance abuse educator Ildiko (left) and experience expert Opa visited Rykmentinpuisto School to talk to 7th and 8th grade pupils about life choices.

Visitors from India on 21 February 2026

Director, Trustee J. N. Das, Headmaster Janne Leivo, Nikke Keskinen Founding Principal of Finland Inte ational Schools, India, and Director Vivek Sikka