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Information for guardians on the transferring to lower secondary school
NewsA guardian can apply for a place at a lower secondary school based on special grounds, the sibling principle or if the student is interested in weighted-curriculum education.
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Fall vacation in Vantaa: art, gymnastics and culture
NewsVantaa offers diverse activities during the fall vacation from October 12–18.
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Enrollment in sports-oriented fall vacation camps to begin on September 15
NewsDuring the fall vacation, sports-oriented day camps will be organized for elementary school children. The camps will take place in different parts of Vantaa.
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Children’s and parent’s experiences of early childhood education being mapped out with a client survey
NewsGuardians in Vantaa will receive a link to the survey from their child’s daycare centre or family daycare caregiver. The survey is open from 7 to 18 September 2026.
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All capital region first-graders to receive a book from Helmet libraries
NewsIn cooperation with publishers, Helmet Libraries will be gifting books to all first-graders in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area during the academic year 2026–2027. They are also all invited to visit their local library.
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The young gather to celebrate beginning of new school year — discuss safety with highschoolers in advance
NewsBy tradition, students in Vantaa high schools celebrate the beginning of the new school year. As far as we know, young people will be celebrating in the Helsinki metropolitan area on upcoming Friday evenings.
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Enrollment in schoolchildren's free-of-charge hobbies begins on August 24
NewsVantaa of Many Hobbies’ free-of-charge hobby groups for schoolchildren begin again in September.
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Children’s culture across Vantaa – explore the fall 2026 program for children and the young
NewsDiscover the cultural offerings for children and the young this fall and sign up for events. Many of the events are free of charge.