Pohjoislahden Primary School
Pohjoislahden Primary School is a lovely little village school offering pre-primary and primary education in combined classes from 0 to 2, 3 to 4 and 5 to 6.
Our school employs three class teachers, two teaching assistants, as well as a visiting English teacher and a special needs teacher. Student welfare is an integral part of everyday school life. Our school also has its own kitchen, where tasty school lunches are prepared.
At our school, a sense of community is a vital asset. Working together and children of different ages interacting lay the foundations for a healthy sense of self and the development of social skills. Every child is listened to and valued for who they are.
We also organise school trips for pupils every year. Thanks to our active parents’ association, these trips are available to all pupils at the school.
Our school is situated in beautiful natural surroundings, about 10 kilometres from the centre of Keuruu. Being close to nature is an important part of our school’s activities, and we make use of the nearby woods in our teaching throughout the year.
Social activities whilst getting out and about in the great outdoors!
The purpose of the school rules is to promote order within the school, the smooth running of lessons, and the safety and well-being of the school community. The rules must be observed in all aspects of school life: during lessons as per the timetable, during break times, at mealtimes and on jou eys to and from school.
Compliance with the rules and regulations is monitored by staff working within the school community.
Pupils’ rights and responsibilities
Every pupil has the right to a safe basic education, equal treatment, lea ing support, pupil welfare services, free school meals, a school travel allowance, as well as treatment for accidents and healthcare.
Pupils are required to attend lessons and to complete the schoolwork and homework set for them.
Every pupil has a duty to behave appropriately at school.
School jou eys
On our jou eys to and from school, we follow the traffic rules, behave politely and look out for one another.
We wear cycling helmets when cycling to and from school.
When travelling on public transport, we observe good manners and follow the driver’s instructions.
School playground
The school grounds at Pohjoislahden School are bordered by a red fence and an ice-hockey rink on the side facing the Keuruu–Mänttä road. Behind the old school building, the boundary runs alongside the red outbuilding and the staff car park. Towards Koskenpääntie, the school grounds are bordered by a bicycle park and a new car park.
When we are in the school grounds, we must not damage the trees or plants.
We may only leave the school grounds during school hours with a teacher’s permission.
The school playground is primarily intended for use by pupils between 8.00 am and 3.00 pm
The pupils’ break area does not include the new car park, the staff car park, the bicycle parking area or the outdoor classroom.
Driving in the school grounds is prohibited between 8.00 am and 3.00 pm
The school grounds are not intended as a place for training or walking dogs.
Meals
Before we start eating, we wash our hands thoroughly.
We enjoy our meals in our own classroom or in the canteen.
At school, we try a bit of everything.
We would like to thank the chef who prepared our meal.
Cleanliness
We put our rubbish in the bin and keep the communal areas tidy.
We dress for the weather.
At the end of break time, we put the sports and play equipment back in their designated places.
When we come in, we brush the sand and snow off our shoes and clothes.
When we come in, we hang our outdoor clothes on the coat rack and go straight to our classrooms.
We wear appropriate clothing and use the necessary equipment for PE lessons.
Safety
At school, we follow the adults’ instructions.
We don’t throw snowballs at other pupils during break times.
We do not bring fire-starting equipment or other items that pose a safety risk to school.
We do not cycle in the school grounds during school hours.
If an accident occurs, we always report it to a member of the school staff.
The use of mobile devices during the school day
Pupils are not permitted to use mobile phones or other mobile devices during lessons or break times, except where such use is authorised by a teacher or the headteacher for educational purposes or for personal healthcare. (Section 29 of the Basic Education Act)
Mobile devices must not be used on school premises in the mo ings before school starts or in the afte oons after school has finished without a teacher’s permission.
Mobile devices are not permitted during school meals.
The mobile phone must be kept in a rucksack on silent mode throughout the school day.
In an emergency, a pupil always has the right to call the emergency number without the school staff’s permission.
If a mobile device is used without permission, the teacher will instruct the pupil to hand the device over to the headteacher for the remainder of the day. The pupil will have their phone retu ed after the last lesson. If the headteacher is not present, the pupil must hand the phone over to the teacher or another adult at the school.
Mobile devices are the user’s responsibility at school, and the school is not liable for compensation in the event of loss or damage.
Discipline
At school, we apply the disciplinary measures set out in the Basic Education Act, which include, for example, a disciplinary discussion, detention, removal from the classroom for the remainder of the lesson, and cleaning duties where necessary.
The specific legal provisions can be found in Sections 35–36 of the Basic Education Act
Rules for clubs
Before we go to the club rooms, we’ll wait for the club leader to arrive.
When the club session ends, we’ll tidy up the classroom, switch off the lights and lock the doors.
To avoid causing damage, we do not touch other pupils’ belongings without permission.
Monitoring of the rules and regulations
The rules and regulations are reviewed each academic year. The rules and regulations are approved by the Growth and Wellbeing Committee.
The school rules will be sent to parents in the school year newsletter.
Our school runs the KiVa School anti-bullying programme.
Our school deals with all cases of bullying.
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