Tag: Primary schools
From a Buddy Bench to a Friendship Disco – the Theme of the Influential Day was Children’s and Young People’s Ideas to Reduce Loneliness
The theme of the 2026 Influencer Day was reducing loneliness. Children and young people shared concrete ideas and practical everyday solutions for preventing loneliness, especially in schools.
Apply for after school activities March 26 – April 30, 2026
Apply for after school activities in Vantaa via Wilma system March 26 – April 30, 2026.
Tempo Orchestras
Tempo Orchestras offer children the opportunity to play and sing music for free during their school days regardless of their background, equally and without an auditioning process.
School transport application times for the 2026–2027 school year
Apply for school transportation: before March 31 (students who begin grades 7-9), before April 30 (students who begin grades 1-6), before May 29 (students who have a decision on support).
Check out Vantaa’s updated anti-bullying plan and watch the video!
Check out Vantaa’s updated anti-bullying plan and watch the video!
The wellbeing of children and young people in Vantaa has improved – results of the school health survey widely improved
The recent school health survey shows that the work done in Vantaa to promote the wellbeing of children and young people is producing results. The survey’s metrics show clear improvement, although there still remains work to be done.
Safety factors: “There are always ways to solve bullying”
Every school and early childhood education and care center in Vantaa prevents bullying. How do we intervene in bullying, and what should parents know about the subject? Here's what experts say.
Want to learn a new language? Make your voluntary A2 language selection through Wilma from January 7th to January 19th, 2026!
Voluntary A2 language learning starts in 4th grade in Vantaa.
Apply for weighted-curriculum education in music from November 17 to December 5, 2025!
Application for weighted-curriculum education in music in Vantaa must be submitted via Wilma during the 2nd grade.
Children and young people in Vantaa feel that their health is better than before
Children and young people feel that the state of their health is good. This was found by the School Health Promotion study in spring 2025.