Children and families
01.09.2020
City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of Koronavilkku
Koronavilkku is a recently released smartphone application that makes it easier to break chains of infection. The City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of the application for families, pupils and students.
Participate by reading!
31.08.2020
Read Hour invites all Turku residents to read on 8.9.
Turku participates in the nationwide Read Hour campaign and challenges all Turku residents to participate on 8 September 2020 from 14.00 to 15.00. Inspired by the campaign, the beginning of September in Turku is full of reading events and the library bridge will receive festive lighting during the event.
21.08.2020
Children Should Not Attend Day Care or School When Ill
You cannot tell symptoms of coronavirus apart from symptoms of other infectious diseases unless you get tested for coronavirus. If there is a reason to believe that a child might have coronavirus, they can get tested. Parents of children based in Turku can book a time slot for their child to get tested for coronavirus by calling the coronavirus helpline. (Updated on 24 August)
Remember to check Wilma
13.08.2020
School Health Care Services During the Coronavirus Epidemic
What should I keep in mind regarding school health care services during the coronavirus epidemic? When should I contact the school nurse and when should I call the coronavirus helpline or service number for booking appointments at health stations?
01.09.2020
City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of Koronavilkku
Koronavilkku is a recently released smartphone application that makes it easier to break chains of infection. The City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of the application for families, pupils and students.
Participate by reading!
31.08.2020
Read Hour invites all Turku residents to read on 8.9.
Turku participates in the nationwide Read Hour campaign and challenges all Turku residents to participate on 8 September 2020 from 14.00 to 15.00. Inspired by the campaign, the beginning of September in Turku is full of reading events and the library bridge will receive festive lighting during the event.
21.08.2020
Children Should Not Attend Day Care or School When Ill
You cannot tell symptoms of coronavirus apart from symptoms of other infectious diseases unless you get tested for coronavirus. If there is a reason to believe that a child might have coronavirus, they can get tested. Parents of children based in Turku can book a time slot for their child to get tested for coronavirus by calling the coronavirus helpline. (Updated on 24 August)
Remember to check Wilma
13.08.2020
School Health Care Services During the Coronavirus Epidemic
What should I keep in mind regarding school health care services during the coronavirus epidemic? When should I contact the school nurse and when should I call the coronavirus helpline or service number for booking appointments at health stations?
08.05.2020
Basic Education in Turku Continues as Contact Teaching while Keeping Distance and Avoiding Contacts
Contact teaching in comprehensive schools in Turku between 14 May and 30 May 2020 is organised in accordance with Government guidelines. Indoor school facilities will be considered carefully in teaching and outdoor spaces will be utilised for various purposes
30.04.2020
Turku Secures Safe School Attendance and Early Childhood Education and Care – Basic Education Will Continue as Contact Teaching from 14 May Onwards
The Finnish Government made a decision on Wednesday 29 April on arranging contact teaching at schools. Schools will be opened on Thursday 14 May with special arrangements to minimise the risk of coronavirus contagion. The City of Turku will assure by all means possible that attending school is safe for both pupils and staff.
01.09.2020
City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of Koronavilkku
Koronavilkku is a recently released smartphone application that makes it easier to break chains of infection. The City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of the application for families, pupils and students.
Participate by reading!
31.08.2020
Read Hour invites all Turku residents to read on 8.9.
Turku participates in the nationwide Read Hour campaign and challenges all Turku residents to participate on 8 September 2020 from 14.00 to 15.00. Inspired by the campaign, the beginning of September in Turku is full of reading events and the library bridge will receive festive lighting during the event.
21.08.2020
Children Should Not Attend Day Care or School When Ill
You cannot tell symptoms of coronavirus apart from symptoms of other infectious diseases unless you get tested for coronavirus. If there is a reason to believe that a child might have coronavirus, they can get tested. Parents of children based in Turku can book a time slot for their child to get tested for coronavirus by calling the coronavirus helpline. (Updated on 24 August)
Remember to check Wilma
13.08.2020
School Health Care Services During the Coronavirus Epidemic
What should I keep in mind regarding school health care services during the coronavirus epidemic? When should I contact the school nurse and when should I call the coronavirus helpline or service number for booking appointments at health stations?
08.05.2020
Basic Education in Turku Continues as Contact Teaching while Keeping Distance and Avoiding Contacts
Contact teaching in comprehensive schools in Turku between 14 May and 30 May 2020 is organised in accordance with Government guidelines. Indoor school facilities will be considered carefully in teaching and outdoor spaces will be utilised for various purposes
30.04.2020
Turku Secures Safe School Attendance and Early Childhood Education and Care – Basic Education Will Continue as Contact Teaching from 14 May Onwards
The Finnish Government made a decision on Wednesday 29 April on arranging contact teaching at schools. Schools will be opened on Thursday 14 May with special arrangements to minimise the risk of coronavirus contagion. The City of Turku will assure by all means possible that attending school is safe for both pupils and staff.
Information on Corona and Support for Families with Children
Are you worried about coronavirus or the limitations and changes it has brought to the everyday life of your family? On this site, you will find information on what to do if you need help for your family – or if you are simply looking for activities for the children or the whole family.
