Children and families
19.03.2021
The recommendation on wearing face masks is extended to cover all grade levels in basic education from 19 March onwards
The City of Turku extends the recommendation on wearing face masks to cover all grade levels in City of Turku schools as well as morning and afternoon clubs. Similar recommendations were already set for Pansio School on 18 March and Lauste School in the morning of 19 March.
17.03.2021
Recommendation on wearing masks for pupils in grades 1 to 3 in Pansio School from 18 March onwards
The City of Turku extends the recommendation on wearing face masks to cover pupils in grades 1 to 3 in Pansio School. The recommendation will come into force on Thursday 18 March 2021. For the time being, the recommendation does not apply to pupils in grades 1 to 3 in other City of Turku schools.
What would you like to read?
21.09.2020
Reading month in Turku
The whole of Turku reads for the third time in October. The month-long campaign encourages reading to promote literacy. We are off to a flying start already on 28.9. with the publication of Dive into the Story, a handbook that provides tips to support literacy.
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.
19.03.2021
The recommendation on wearing face masks is extended to cover all grade levels in basic education from 19 March onwards
The City of Turku extends the recommendation on wearing face masks to cover all grade levels in City of Turku schools as well as morning and afternoon clubs. Similar recommendations were already set for Pansio School on 18 March and Lauste School in the morning of 19 March.
17.03.2021
Recommendation on wearing masks for pupils in grades 1 to 3 in Pansio School from 18 March onwards
The City of Turku extends the recommendation on wearing face masks to cover pupils in grades 1 to 3 in Pansio School. The recommendation will come into force on Thursday 18 March 2021. For the time being, the recommendation does not apply to pupils in grades 1 to 3 in other City of Turku schools.
What would you like to read?
21.09.2020
Reading month in Turku
The whole of Turku reads for the third time in October. The month-long campaign encourages reading to promote literacy. We are off to a flying start already on 28.9. with the publication of Dive into the Story, a handbook that provides tips to support literacy.
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.
04.06.2020
Active Summer for Children and Adolescents in Turku
The City of Turku organised summer activities for children and adolescents. Summer activities mainly take place outside, online and at facilities of schools and youth centres. The City of Turku follows and obeys national coronavirus guidelines and takes care of hygiene measures in activities.
15.05.2020
Almost All Basic Education Pupils in Turku Returned to Contact Teaching – Distance Teaching Mainly a Positive Experience
Contact teaching for pupils in grades 1-9 in comprehensive schools in Turku started on Thursday 14 May. Compared to normal, approximately 85 per cent of students were present. Schools applied stricter safety and hygiene policies than normal, in accordance with national recommendations. This affected, for instance, the placing of school desks, recess arrangements and school meal practices.
Welcome to playschools and playgrounds!
15.05.2020
Playgrounds and Playschools Open on Monday 18 May 2020
The Government’s recommendation to keep children at the age of early childhood education and care at home ended on 13 May 2020. The open services, playschools and playgrounds of the City of Turku early childhood education and care open on 18 May 2020. Open day care activities are closed until the end of July.
19.03.2021
The recommendation on wearing face masks is extended to cover all grade levels in basic education from 19 March onwards
The City of Turku extends the recommendation on wearing face masks to cover all grade levels in City of Turku schools as well as morning and afternoon clubs. Similar recommendations were already set for Pansio School on 18 March and Lauste School in the morning of 19 March.
17.03.2021
Recommendation on wearing masks for pupils in grades 1 to 3 in Pansio School from 18 March onwards
The City of Turku extends the recommendation on wearing face masks to cover pupils in grades 1 to 3 in Pansio School. The recommendation will come into force on Thursday 18 March 2021. For the time being, the recommendation does not apply to pupils in grades 1 to 3 in other City of Turku schools.
What would you like to read?
21.09.2020
Reading month in Turku
The whole of Turku reads for the third time in October. The month-long campaign encourages reading to promote literacy. We are off to a flying start already on 28.9. with the publication of Dive into the Story, a handbook that provides tips to support literacy.
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.
04.06.2020
Active Summer for Children and Adolescents in Turku
The City of Turku organised summer activities for children and adolescents. Summer activities mainly take place outside, online and at facilities of schools and youth centres. The City of Turku follows and obeys national coronavirus guidelines and takes care of hygiene measures in activities.
15.05.2020
Almost All Basic Education Pupils in Turku Returned to Contact Teaching – Distance Teaching Mainly a Positive Experience
Contact teaching for pupils in grades 1-9 in comprehensive schools in Turku started on Thursday 14 May. Compared to normal, approximately 85 per cent of students were present. Schools applied stricter safety and hygiene policies than normal, in accordance with national recommendations. This affected, for instance, the placing of school desks, recess arrangements and school meal practices.
Welcome to playschools and playgrounds!
15.05.2020
Playgrounds and Playschools Open on Monday 18 May 2020
The Government’s recommendation to keep children at the age of early childhood education and care at home ended on 13 May 2020. The open services, playschools and playgrounds of the City of Turku early childhood education and care open on 18 May 2020. Open day care activities are closed until the end of July.
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.
