Einari Vuorela School
Einari Vuorela School is located about 10 km from the centre of Keuruu, towards Jukojärvi. The school is one of Keuruu’s primary school catchment areas.
Our guiding principle is: Let every flower bloom. Praise and encourage; don’t leave anyone behind. There’s room for everyone at school.
The school has fewer than 30 pupils. Pupils are taught in combined classes: the lower section comprises Years 0–2 and the upper section Years 3–6. The school has two class teachers, as well as provision for English lessons and special needs education. Effective pupil welfare is an integral part of the school. A school attendance officer is available at the school. Meals are prepared in the school’s own kitchen. The student council, elected in the autumn, plays an active role in school activities.
In the immediate vicinity of the school there are woods, waterways, fields, an ice rink, ski trails and hiking trails. There is a shelter along the hiking trail. The school makes use of the surrounding environment in its teaching. In winter, we watch the birds at the bird feeder in the back garden, and in autumn we enjoy the apples and berries from the garden.
The purpose of these rules and regulations is to ensure that school life runs smoothly and that the safety of all members of the school community is safeguarded every school day.
At school and on the way to and from school, pupils must follow the instructions given by teachers and school staff, observe good manners and adhere to our school rules. When speaking to others, we use friendly and respectful language and manners. At our school, we behave helpfully and politely and respect everyone. This promotes a peaceful working environment and creates a positive atmosphere at school and in school life.
Pupils have the right to free basic education, the right to equal and non-discriminatory treatment, the right to personal freedom and integrity, and the right to privacy. Pupils have the right to receive teaching on all school days and the right to a safe lea ing environment. Pupils have the right to pursue their studies without being bullied by others.
School
grounds The school grounds are fenced off. During school hours, pupils may only leave the school grounds in accordance with instructions given by a teacher. School hours are defined as the working days and events specified in the school’s work plan.
A peaceful working environment
Every member of the school community has the right to study and work without disruption. Similarly, everyone has the right to physical and mental safety, and the duty to respect the personal integrity of others and their property.
Day-to-day work
In our lessons, we focus on getting work done and ensure a peaceful working environment.
Items that are not required for study are not permitted in lessons. The teacher has the right to confiscate unauthorised items and those that disrupt teaching. (Section 36 of the Basic Education Act)
At mealtimes and snack breaks, we observe good table manners and eat healthily and in sufficient quantities.
We may bring sweets, crisps and other treats to school, but we may only eat them in class in circumstances agreed with the teacher.
Pupils are responsible for their own mobile devices whilst at school. The school is not liable for compensation in the event of loss or damage.
Personal mobile devices must be kept in a rucksack and set to silent mode during the school day. Mobile phones may be used with the teacher’s permission for educational purposes or for personal healthcare. (Section 29 of the Basic Education Act)
If a mobile device is used without permission during the school day, the teacher will issue a wa ing to the pupil. If the pupil continues to use the phone despite this, the teacher will instruct them to hand the phone in to the school office for the remainder of the day. The phone will be retu ed after the last lesson.
The teacher will make a note in Wilma regarding the unauthorised use of a mobile phone, to inform the parents or guardians.
Safety
We can help keep the school grounds safe by leaving bicycles, scooters and skateboards in the designated areas. During school hours, they may only be used in accordance with the instructions given by a teacher or the headteacher.
We also promote safety by adhering to the following rules:
– We only throw snowballs in the designated areas.
– We store sports equipment in accordance with the teacher’s instructions.
– When indoors, we move around quietly and without making a noise.
– We spend our break times outdoors, unless our work requires otherwise.
– We must not bring tobacco products, intoxicants, items used for lighting fires or any other substances or objects that pose a safety risk into the school or onto the school grounds.
– Helmets must be wo when skating or cycling at school during school hours.
– We come to school healthy and ready to lea
– We dress appropriately and in accordance with the weather.
– We make sure the jou ey to school is safe and free from disruption. We follow the traffic rules.
-We must behave appropriately on school buses. There are rules gove ing school buses, as set out by the board.
Own and third-party property
We treat the school’s shared property with care. We help to keep the school grounds tidy by putting any rubbish in the bins and looking after the plants and greenery on the premises.
If an accident occurs, please inform a member of staff at the school. The person responsible must pay for any damage caused intentionally or through carelessness.
The school is not liable for any damage to or loss of pupils’ property. Nor is the school liable for any damage to property caused by a pupil to others.
Absences
Permission for absence must be requested in writing in advance from your own teacher or the headteacher. The class teacher may grant permission for an absence of up to three days. Permission for longer absences must be granted by the headteacher. Any schoolwork set for the holiday period must be completed.
Breach of the rules
A pupil who fails to comply with school rules or behaves inappropriately may be subject to disciplinary measures (Section 36 of the Basic Education Act). Disciplinary measures include a disciplinary discussion, detention, a written wa ing and temporary exclusion from school.
In addition to disciplinary measures:
– A teacher may require a pupil to complete any missed homework after school for a maximum of one hour. (Section 36 of the Basic Education Act)
– A teacher may ask a pupil to leave the lesson for the remainder of the lesson.
– The headteacher may order a pupil to leave school for the remainder of the school day.
– A teacher or headteacher may require a pupil to clean up any mess they have caused. (Section 35 of the Basic Education Act)
Parents and the student council were consulted in May 2025
Discussed by the Executive Board on 21 May 2025
Our school runs the KiVa School anti-bullying programme.
Our school deals with all cases of bullying.
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