Our Tuusulanjärvi School

We use Wilma for communication between home and school. The best way to contact teachers is through Wilma(switch to another service).

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. You can find the guide in Wilma under ‘Notices’.

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

Purpose and application of the rules of conduct

The purpose of the Tuusulanjärvi School Rules is to promote inte al order, unimpeded lea ing, and the safety and comfort of the school community.

The rules of conduct are supplemented by location- and situation-specific operating instructions (e.g. rules for local sports facilities and operating instructions for the canteen, classrooms, sports hall and shared facilities).

At school, we comply with school rules, space- and situation-specific operating instructions, and legislation.

The rules and regulations must be followed during school hours, on school premises and at all events organised by the school. School hours include the school day as specified in the timetable, school meals, breaks and school-organised trips, camps, sports days, celebrations and other events.

Pupils’ rights and responsibilities

Equality and equal rights of pupils and other rights

• I have the right to receive the education I need and support for my growth and lea ing.
• I have the right to equal and fair treatment regardless of my need for support, gender, language, culture or religious background.
• I accept others and treat everyone with respect and equality.
• I have the right to mental and physical safety. I will not bully, threaten or touch another person without permission.

Pupil responsibilities

• I have all the necessary study materials and equipment with me. I do not bring any extra items to school.
• I act in accordance with the rules of the school during the school day, as required by the place and situation.
  • I participate in teaching.
  • I will allow you to work in peace. I will follow instructions and speak when it is my tu .
  • I do my job conscientiously and behave appropriately. Neglecting my homework may result in having to do it after work.

Safety, comfort and unimpeded lea ing

Good behaviour

• I treat everyone with kindness and fai ess. I help others.
• I do my work carefully and as well as I can. I also appreciate the work done by others.
• I focus on my work.
• I eat in accordance with good table manners. I allow others to eat in peace. (To clarify and elaborate: e.g. I speak quietly, I clean up my own place at the table, etc.)
• I dress appropriately and in accordance with good manners. The teacher will provide more detailed instructions on how to dress for different lea ing situations, taking safety and hygiene into account.
• I move around the school premises calmly.
• My use of voice is moderate and my language is appropriate.
• I am punctual. I stick to agreed times.
• I act according to the situation. I follow the instructions given by adults.
• I do not bully or hurt others. I resolve conflicts through discussion and ask for adult help when necessary.

Staying and moving around

• I follow traffic rules when travelling to and from school. (Road Traffic Act, Section 3)
• I wear a bicycle helmet when cycling. (Road Traffic Act, Section 90)
• I spend breaks outside in the break area or, if agreed, inside the school, unless otherwise agreed.
• I will remain on school grounds unless otherwise agreed.
• I will wait outside for school to start, unless otherwise agreed. I will leave for school at the end of the school day.

Keeping things tidy and looking after the environment

• I do my part to take care of the environment and nature.
• I take care of my own personal belongings.
• I keep my shoes and outdoor clothing in the hallway or on the agreed coat rack.
• I will not damage other people's belongings or shared property.
• I will compensate for the damage I have caused in the agreed manner. (Damages Act, Chapter 2)

Safety

• I take care of the safety of the environment. If I notice any deficiencies in the school's equipment or facilities, I report them to an adult at the school.
• I keep my bicycle and scooter in the bicycle shed and do not use them in the schoolyard.
• I will store skis and skates in a place agreed upon with an adult at the school.
• I will follow the rules for the school grounds and local sports facilities, as well as the instructions for snow removal. I will not throw snowballs or stones in the schoolyard.
• My actions can be reviewed from CCTV recordings if necessary.
• The school recommends that pupils in Years 1 and 2 do not cycle to school without an adult.

Use of computers, mobile phones and other mobile devices

• I use the inte et, social media and artificial intelligence safely and responsibly.
• I do not use smart devices and keep my mobile phone in my bag during the school day unless I have been given permission to use it. Mobile phones and watch phones may only be used as agreed. I keep my devices in silent mode (no sound or vibration).
• I will not use mobile devices to photograph or film another person without the permission of the teacher and the person being photographed.
• I take care of information and communication technology equipment.
• I comply with copyright law in the acquisition and use of information.

Intoxicants and dangerous objects

• I comply with the Tobacco and Narcotics Act.
• I will not bring any items or substances to school that are prohibited by law, dangerous or intended to cause damage to property.

Educational measures, disciplinary measures, protective measures and other sanctions

If necessary, the school will apply the educational and disciplinary measures specified in the Basic Education Act and Regulations, as well as in the disciplinary plan. (Basic Education Act, Sections 35 and 36)

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 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.

A pupil may be ordered to clean or rearrange school property that he or she has deliberately or carelessly dirtied or disordered (cleaning obligation).

Teachers and head teachers have the right to inspect students’ belongings. Head teachers or teachers may confiscate disruptive or dangerous objects or substances if necessary. (Basic Education Act, sections 36 d-g)

Teachers and head teachers are obliged to report any harassment, bullying or violence that has come to their attention at school or on the way to school to the guardian or other legal representative of the pupil who has committed the offence and the pupil who has been the target of the offence (and, if necessary, to other authorities).

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.

The rules and regulations are published on Wilma, the school’s website and on the school walls. Pupils, guardians and staff are informed of the rules and regulations at the beginning of each school year. The rules and regulations are reviewed every three years at a teachers’ meeting and by the student council.

The rules and regulations shall enter into force on 1 August 2025.

The rhythm of school days is as follows: 

8:15–9:00 1st lesson
9:00–9:45 2nd lesson
9:45–10:15 Break
10:15–11:00 3rd lesson / Lunch
11:00–12:00 4th lesson / Lunch
12:00–12:30 Break
12:30–13:15 5th Lesson
6
14:15–15:00 Lesson
7 

We have lunch during the 3rd and 4th lessons, and after lunch the pupils retu to their own classrooms to continue with their work. The last pupils to finish lunch go straight to the break. 

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

The afte oon club provides children with free time in a familiar, safe and supervised environment. 

Afte oon activities are organised between 12 noon and 4.30 p.m. on all school days. 

We have a wide range of activities: outdoor games, story time, crafts, etc. Every day, there is also an opportunity for free play. We also go on excursions in the local area. Everyone has fun at our club! 

The afte oon club meets on the first floor of Hiirenkolo, under the spectator stands. The afte oon club also uses the Tuusulanjärvi campus’s arts and crafts facilities, courtyards and Restaurant Lounatuuli’s facilities to organise various activities. 

Rebecca Kentala is the supervisor responsible for afte oon club activities, tel. 040 314 3232. 

Further information about the municipal after-school club and instructions on how to apply for a place can be found behind the link(opens in a new window, switch to another service). 

ProKoulu is a joint operating model for the entire school, in which we strive to guide pupils towards good behaviour through positive feedback. We practise a new skill every month, thereby building our good behaviour skills together. Our ProKoulu activities are guided by the values of safety, fai ess and lea ing.

Pupils are offered a hot meal every day at school. We eat at Restaurant Lounatuuli between 10:20 and 12:00. 

During school meals, we practise tasting different foods, and it is important that everyone takes at least a little bit of each food on their plate. When serving food, we also practise using the plate model. Good table manners, the correct use of cutlery and quiet conversation with those sitting at the same table create a pleasant atmosphere for meals. 

Check out the school menus on the Matilda Menu app(switch to another service).

On field trip days, pupils are given packed lunches containing, for example, a roll, fruit and juice. 

Special diets for pupils

Parents are responsible for notifying the school of any special dietary requirements. Please contact the school nurse. She 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!

In its broadest sense, student welfare work refers to all activities that support the school day and everyday student life, including taxi services, health and medical care, meals, cleaning, property maintenance, special education, support services, the organisation of teaching, and supporting the participation and community spirit of pupils and the work community. 

At the heart of student welfare work is the OHR, or student welfare team, which is a multi-professional working group. The principal 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 teacher of the class or pupil in question participate in the activities of the OHR at Tuusulanjärvi School. All classes are reviewed once a year by the student welfare team together with the class teachers. 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 is responsible for supporting high-quality basic education and a positive school day, promoting a culture that encourages growth and development, and organising and providing students with support related to school attendance when needed. 

See detailed contact information.

School
nurse School nurse Päivi Virta (050 497 0039) is at the school on Mondays and Tuesdays and every other Wednesday. If a pupil needs an appointment with the school doctor, it can be booked through the school nurse.

The school nurse’s email address is etunimi.sukunimi@keusote.fi.

Medical treatment and assessment of accidents that occur during leisure time take place at the health centre. 

Dental care for

primary school pupils All pupils in grades 1, 3 and 5 undergo an oral health check-up and receive a treatment plan at the PopUp dental clinic at school.
After the PopUp check-ups, 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 health check-ups at the dental clinic according to their individual needs.
If the check-up reveals that a child needs treatment, the treatment time will be communicated to the family. Follow-up treatment is always carried out at the dental clinic. Parents are responsible for transporting their children to the dental clinic. 

Emergency dental care

Emergency dental care for those in need of urgent treatment (e.g. accident, toothache) operates by appointment and always requires contacting the centralised dental care appointment service on 019 226 0700. 

Further information is available on the Central Uusimaa Welfare Region website(switch to another service).

Schools organise hobby and club activities. Information about these is provided via Wilma and on the school notice board. School hobby calendars(switch to another service) 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.

• Tuusulanjärvi School Disciplinary Procedures Plan
• Tuusulanjärvi School Student Guidance Plan
• Tuusulanjärvi School's plan for protection against bullying and violence
• Tuusulanjärvi School's equality and non-discrimination plan
• Tuusula Lake Afte oon Club Plan