Basic education
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Basic education
Basic education is free, general education in accordance with the curriculum, which supports students' growth as individuals and members of society and teaches them necessary knowledge and skills. It provides everyone with the same eligibility for further studies in upper secondary education.
Compulsory education is compulsory for children who are permanently resident in Finland in the year in which they turn seven. Compulsory education ends when they have completed the basic education curriculum or ten years have passed since the beginning of compulsory education. Compulsory education may be extended due to disability or illness. Adults can complete the basic education curriculum at, for example, adult upper secondary schools or folk high schools and working-class colleges.
Schoolchildren have the right to free meals and childcare during their school day. Disabled people and those in need of special support have the right to receive the necessary aids, interpretation and assistance services free of charge.
The municipality is obliged to provide basic education for all compulsory school-age children living in its area.
Menu 2026 – week 37 Pomarkku Food Services
Schools
Mon 7.9.
Ham and bacon sauce L
Potato, Salad (iceberg lettuce, zucchini, tomato) M, L, G
Tue 8.9.
Fish patterns M, L
Mashed potatoes L, G
Salad (Chinese cabbage, cucumber, peach)
9.9nd.
Rice porridge L, G Raspberry juice soup M, L, G
Oatmeal bread M, L Saturday sausage M, L, G
It's 10.9.
Vegetable sticks M, L
Creamy potatoes L, G
Salad (kitchen pasta salad) L
Fri 11.9.
Sister's sausage soup M, L, G
Crispbread M, L
Cheese L, G
We reserve the right to make changes to the menu.
Electric special diet application opens from this link and Wilma bulletin from here.
Session 2026–2027
Fall semester 12.8.2026–22.12.2026
- Autumn break 19.10. – 23.10.2026
- Christmas holiday 23.12.2026. December 6.1.2027 - XNUMX. January XNUMX
Spring semester 7.1.2027 – 5.6.2027
- Winter break 22.2. – 26.2.2027
- Easter holiday 26.3. – 29.3.2027 April XNUMX
- Holidays: Ascension Thursday, May 6th and the following Friday, May 7th, 2027
According to the Basic Education Act, a student has the right to free school transportation if their journey to school is longer than five kilometers. They also have the right to free transportation if, taking into account the student's age and other circumstances, the journey to school becomes too difficult, burdensome or dangerous for the student.
In Pomarkku municipality, free school transport is arranged based on the length of the school trip.
- when the distance to school for a pre-school or primary school student in grades 1-6 is more than three kilometers
- when the distance to school for a student in grades 7-9 of basic education is more than five kilometers
The distance to school is measured along the shortest publicly accessible pedestrian path from the gate of the home plot to the school gate.
A student's right to school travel benefits may be limited to only part of the school year, for example during the winter or when the student is sick. Statements and instructions from various authorities may be used to assess the danger, difficulty or burdensomeness of the school trip, if necessary.
Pomarkku schools use the Wilma information system.
Making Wilma badges at Pomarkku school
a) If you already have an account with Pomarkku Wilma for your older child, go to the right side of the top bar. There is a human figure and a gear, which you can click to access the settings. In the settings, go to “Access rights” and “Add role”. There, bank identification and connecting the student can be done based on Wilma's instructions. Note! This cannot be done in the Wilma application, but log in to Wilma via a web browser.
b) The following instructions apply if your child is attending or will be attending a Pomarkku school, but The guardian does not already have a Wilma ID for Pomarkku:
Step 1: Moving to Wilma
Go to Pomarkku Wilma's address using your computer's browser: https://pomarkku.inschool.fi/connect
Step 2: Confirmation message
Enter your email address in the field and click Send verification message. The verification message will be sent to your email, so go there.
Open your email. When you receive the email from Wilma, click the link in it. The link will open Wilma. Then click: Next.
If you do not receive the message, please also check your email spam folder. If the message is not there either, please contact the educational institution.
Step 3: Choosing and identifying a service school
Select Pomarkku Upper Secondary School or Pomarkku Kirkonkylä School as your school and continue to identification. Identify yourself and continue.
Step 4: Use of authorizations
Under "I have", select "Guardian information available through the Digital and Population Data Agency" and then follow the steps guided by Wilma.
After creating your account, you can use Wilma at the following website address: https://pomarkku.inschool.fi
or by downloading the Wilma app to your phone. The Wilma app is a more compact version that allows you to conveniently handle the basics.
The goal of the well-being team is to create a safe and healthy learning and working environment and to promote factors that protect mental health. The team includes, where possible, a school nurse, a school psychologist, a school counselor, a special needs teacher, and the principal.
The tasks of the well-being team are:
– planning and development of the school's student welfare system
– ensuring the implementation of the school’s student welfare plan
– evaluation of the implementation of school student care
– promoting the school's study atmosphere and other well-being
– supporting the development of the school's operating culture
– contact with other support networks
– review school-level data on student health and well-being
Student welfare group
Matters related to the assessment of the support needs of an individual student or a specific group of students and the organisation of student welfare services are dealt with in a multidisciplinary expert group, an individual student welfare group, which is assembled on a case-by-case basis. The principal, upon receiving information on the matter, or the official designated for the task, is responsible for assembling the group. Experts may only be appointed as members of the student welfare group with the consent of the student or, if the student is not in a position to assess the significance of the consent to be given, with the consent of his or her guardian. If necessary, the group shall appoint another responsible person from among its members. (Student Welfare Act, Section 14) The student welfare group meets when necessary.
School curator
School curator Satu Niemi
satu.niemi@sata.fi
040-6235940
Reception at the co-educational upper secondary school on Wednesdays, at Kirkonkylä school on Tuesdays.
The legislative basis for school curator work is enshrined in the Child Welfare Act (LSL 13.4.2007/417) and the Pupil and Student Welfare Act (HE 67/2013 vp).
The work of school counselors is part of the school's student care. Student care refers to the promotion and maintenance of good learning, good mental and physical health, and social well-being of students, and activities that increase the conditions for these in the educational institution community. Student care is implemented primarily as preventive community-based student care that supports the entire educational institution community, and in addition, as individual student care.
The school counselor supports students in life's difficult situations related to school, home, friendships or free time. He/she works together with the student, student groups, teachers and guardians. If necessary, the school counselor is involved in planning, discussing and deciding on the forms of general, enhanced and special support to be offered to the student. The school counselor's task is to ensure that the child is heard and is genuinely involved in managing his/her own affairs.
The curator can be contacted by guardians, the student themselves, the teacher or another person working with the student.
School psychologist
School psychologist Terhi Nyman
Arrange a reception with the teaching staff.
The aim of a school psychologist's work is to support the entire school community in preventing and reducing students' learning difficulties. The psychologist's work focuses on consulting staff, investigating learning difficulties and developmental problems, and planning teaching, follow-up care, and rehabilitation. Therefore, the majority of the psychologist's clients are primary school students. Students are referred to the school psychologist's examinations primarily through the school's student welfare work. The school psychologist can be found in Pomarkku on Thursdays.
School nurse
School nurse Johanna Tuominen
(johanna.tuominen@sata.fi)
044-577 3707
Reception at the co-educational upper secondary school on Tuesdays & Fridays, open reception 11.30-12.30.
Reception at Kirkonkylä School on Mondays & Wednesdays.
Contact preferably through Wilma or by phone.
Psychiatric nurse
Psychiatric nurse Jaana Välimäki
(jaana.valimaki@sata.fi)
040-673 7969
All students in our school have accident insurance, which covers accidents that occur at school and on school trips. NOTE! School trip = from home to school and from school directly home! School time includes all lessons, breaks, and events included in the work plan, sports events, trips, and other visits.
First aid: Teacher/school health care
– little nits
Treatment locations: Health center:
– other minor accidents
– serious accidents
Dental clinic – dental accidents
Transportation: The guardian will be notified of the accident. Transportation will be arranged in an appropriate manner.
In the event of a school accident (at school or on the way home), the matter must be reported immediately to either the teacher, principal or school nurse. The accident report is completed by the teacher who witnessed the accident/is responsible for it.
Treatment for school accidents is free for students. If necessary, the insurance will also pay for transportation to school (medical certificate) if the student cannot get to school by normal means.
The insurance does not compensate
- reimbursements for private consultations
- guardian's loss of income
- material damage
Illnesses are treated by parents.
The municipality of Pomarkku is involved in implementing the Finnish Hobby Model.
The Finnish model of hobbies offers school communities a holistic approach to supporting students' diverse hobbies and well-being. Pomarkku schools, in cooperation with local clubs and organizations, offer students diverse hobby opportunities, such as various clubs for different interests. The goal is to involve students in the planning of hobby activities and to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for everyone. Valuing hobbies as a support for learning is emphasized, and continuous monitoring and evaluation ensure the effectiveness and development of the activities.
In Pomarkku schools, hobby activities are held after school and are free for participants. The goal is to offer students diverse opportunities to discover and develop their own interests through various hobbies.
More information about the project: The Finnish model of hobby