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School travel and school transportation
School transportation is primarily arranged by public modes of transport, in which case the student receives a free-of-charge schoolchild's travel card. The travelcard can be downloaded at Vantaa Infos. In exceptional cases, however, taxi transportation can be arranged, if it is not possible for the
Etappi operations in Basic education (1-6)
Etappi operations offer strong, multidisciplinary support for 1st-6th grade students whose behavioural or emotional difficulties or similar challenges prevent schooling or make it essentially more difficult.
Schools on the Move
The aim of the Schools on the Move programme is to promote a culture of physical activity in basic education and support the expertise and well-being of school personnel.
Montessori teaching
Montessori teaching is a teaching method where functional teaching material facilitates the learner's individualised and unhurried progress.
Assessment and reports in basic education
Assessment is a whole that consists of more than giving grades and reports. Providing constructive and guiding feedback helps pupils understand about their own learning and identify their strengths.
Weighted-curriculum education in music for 3rd-9th grades
Weighted-curriculum education in music starts in the third grade and continues throughout basic education even if the school changes in between. Students in weighted-curriculum are interested in music and have the prerequisites to study music.
Youth work at schools
Vantaa schools have youth workers whose task is to act as safe adults in everyday school life. The aim of having youth workers at Vantaa schools is to support students' overall wellbeing and to streamline studying.
Transfer of vehicles
The City of Vantaa has the right to transfer incorrectly parked, abandoned, and cleaning-hindering vehicles, as well as scrap vehicles.
Sports and fitness services
The city's sports and fitness services are responsible for the development and organisation of sports and fitness services and maintenance and development of sports facilities.
Fitness services for special groups
Fitness services for special groups offer people with a disability, illness or other functional disability opportunities to participate in workout groups.