Helsinki streamlined the process of applying for a school place in the English-language basic education for international families. Previously families could apply only once a year, but now applications are accepted all year round, thanks to the newly launched continuous admission route.

As of 3 February 2022, the Lauttasaari maternity and child health clinic will once again serve its clients at Lauttasaari.

Inactivity among children and young people is a growing global challenge, the solution to which consists of small everyday choices. To encourage these choices, the City of Helsinki has developed an operating model for its schools to promote schoolchildren’s physical and everyday activity. The model seeks to improve school travel safety to encourage an increasing number of pupils to walk or cycle to school daily.

The traditional lorry parade – penkkarit – for upper secondary school students preparing to graduate will be postponed to take place after the matriculation examinations in April 2022. The more specific date for the lorry parade will be agreed later together with the upper secondary schools of Helsinki.

Starting from 18 January, children aged 5 to 7 will be vaccinated at the Itäkatu Family Centre (Tallinnanaukio 1) and Kallio Family Centre (Toinen linja 4 C). The vaccination is by appointment. The quickest way to book an appointment is to visit bookcovidvaccine.fi. You can also book an appointment by calling 09 310 46300 (weekdays 8:00–16:00).