Autumn Term in Rauma’s Comprehensive Schools and After-School Activities Begins on 11 August 2026
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The autumn term in Rauma’s comprehensive schools and after-school activities begins on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. Approximately 3,000 pupils will attend the City of Rauma’s comprehensive schools during the coming school year, including around 370 whose native language is other than Finnish. A total of 310 children will start first grade in Rauma, of whom approximately 260 will attend the city’s comprehensive schools.
Changes for the New School Year
An amendment to the Basic Education Act introduces an obligation to promote a physically active lifestyle. In Rauma, pupils’ physical activity will be increased through changes in everyday practices, including during lessons, in school surroundings, during breaks, transitions, shared events and journeys to and from school.
– Supporting a physically active lifestyle is an important part of schools’ wellbeing work. The aim is to make physical activity a natural part of the school day. In Rauma, this work has been carried out for many years in cooperation with the entire school community by applying the principles of the Schools on the Move programme (Liikkuva koulu). The new obligation supports the continuation and further development of this work in the years ahead, says Basic Education Manager Hanna Viljanen-Lehto.
People travelling near the underpass between Papinpelto and Leikarinpolku should be aware of temporary traffic arrangements caused by construction work related to the new railway halt. Leikarinkatu is closed, and traffic is being redirected via Kuovinkuja. Additional traffic arrangements may also be introduced in the area during the autumn. Pedestrians and especially cyclists are therefore advised to exercise caution.
Support for Multilingualism Continues in Schools
Native language instruction for pupils with an immigrant background will continue to be offered in Ukrainian. Sinhala will be introduced as a new language of instruction. Lessons are provided twice a week after the pupil’s regular school day.
The curriculum defines objectives, content and assessment criteria for native language instruction. The aim is to support multilingualism as well as the development of pupils’ identity and self-esteem. This year, seven preparatory education groups will be provided for pupils whose first language is not Finnish.
470 Children to Participate in After-School Activities
After-school activities for schoolchildren will begin on Tuesday, 11 August. Activities are organised on school days between 11 am and 5 pm. Locations are situated in schools, in their immediate vicinity, and in facilities operated by private service providers.
The programme is offered at 14 locations in a total of 16 groups.
– After-school activities provide first- and second-grade pupils, as well as children receiving learning support, with the opportunity to spend a varied and safe afternoon after the school day. This autumn, 470 children will take part in the programme,” says Afternoon Activities Manager Jutta Liiten.
All after-school activity places are currently full. Vacant places resulting from cancellations can be applied for by completing an electronic application form. Applicants will be notified as soon as places become available.
More information on after-school activities is available at the City of Rauma website.
