Target group: Students
This is how school safety and student wellbeing is ensured in Vantaa – see frequently asked questions
We collected information on issues such as bullying prevention in Vantaaʼs schools, colleges and daycare centres.
Donʼt spread rumours and misinformation about the Viertola tragedy
Spreading rumours places an additional burden on the relatives of victims. Publishing false information can also be a criminal offence.
Crisis support at Viertola Comprehensive School continues
The shooting incident of Tuesday, 2 April took place in a mainstream education classroom at the Jokiranta teaching facility of Viertola School.
Shooting incident at Viertola school on April 2 – support available to children, the young, and guardians
There has been a shooting incident at Viertola school on April 2. Multiple actors offer discussion help in the crisis situation.
Studying in Varia
You can apply to Vantaa Vocational College Varia either through a joint application system or through continuous admissions.
See how the strike on 14 December will affect Vantaa services
On Thursday 14 December 2023, many of Vantaa's sports facilities will be closed due to strikes. The menus of kindergartens and schools will also change.
Processing of personal data from camera surveillance in city day-care centres, schools and educational institutions
In accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, a person must be informed if their personal data is recorded in a personal data register. Personal data include things such as the data subject’s name and address. The data subject must also be informed about the purpose of the processing
Processing of personal data in pupil and student welfare
In accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, a person must be informed if their personal data is recorded in a personal data register. Personal data include things such as the data subject’s name and address. The data subject must also be informed about the purpose of the processing
Participatory budgeting has helped to improve the wellbeing and social interaction of children and the young
During the Influential Day, arranged in April 2023, children and the young were invited to generate ideas on how to spend the participatory budgeting allocation. During the course of the year, we have implemented the ideas proposed by the children and the young.
The results of the school health survey indicate that—despite challenges—the majority of children and the young in Vantaa feel good
According to the National Institute for Health and Welfare's (THL) school health survey, the majority of Vantaa children and the young are satisfied with their lives and like school attendance. The results were published in September 2023.