Auroran koulu
We provide basic education for Grades 1-6 and special education classes for children with specific language impairment. There are altogether 423 pupils in our school.
Our core mission is to support the children’s learning in various ways so that they achieve good basic knowledge and skills. Our special emphasis is on art education and children’s culture, including music, sports and all kinds of self-expression. Besides our annual theatre projects, the pupils are offered a wide range of siesta clubs (theatre, band, choir, etc.) and elective subjects to choose from. Our school also actively participates in the “Schools on the Move” national action program.
Our pupils begin their foreign language studies (A1 language English) on Grade 1. As a second foreign language (A2 language), starting on Grade 4, they can choose from English, Chinese or Swedish.
Auroran koulu is a Finnish-speaking school. Read more about it in Finnish or check out Espoo’s English-speaking schools.
Autumn term begins on 11th of August 2022 and ends on 22nd of December 2022.
- Autumn holiday: 17th October 2022 – 21st October 2022
- Christmas holiday: 23rd of December 2022 – 8th January 2023
Spring term begins on 9th January 2023 and ends on Saturday 3rd of June 2023.
- Winter holiday: 20th February 2023 – 24th February 2023
The Child is at the Centre
We help the children to find their own strengths and reach their full potential.
Children's Culture
We encourage the children to express themselves in various ways.
Sense of Community and Openness
People are important. We value teamwork and take care of each other.
Home and School Cooperation
Parents and guardians are a part of our community and we work together with them.
No Pedagogical Boundaries
We embrace the opportunity to learn and teach in diverse ways.
Responsible and Sustainable Action
We take responsibility for our schoolwork and the environment.
Cooperation between home and school
The cooperation between home and school is extremely important for the pupil’s growth, learning and wellbeing.
Through the home and school collaboration, we support the education, wellbeing and upbringing of the pupils. The collaboration is an appreciative, diverse and active educational partnership based on mutual trust. It also adds safety and well-being and prevents bullying.
Wilma is an electronic service used in Espoo to assist in the interaction between home and school. In Wilma, the guardians can for example monitor the student’s study attainments, view and clarify absences, send messages to teachers, read messages sent by teachers and follow notices sent by the school.
Parents associations
Activities of parent associations and classroom committees promote collaboration between guardians and give opportunities to learn to know one another. As a result of the collaboration, theme days, events, shows and work parties have been arranged in many schools. Guardians are encouraged to participate in and develop the school's operating culture.
Aurora Home and School Association: https://aurorankotijakoulu.wordpress.com/(external link, opens in a new window)
School Board
The schools in Espoo have either school-specific boards or boards shared by several schools. The duties of the school board focus on supporting the school and maintaining good cooperation and a safe study environment. The school board, for example, approves the school curriculum and school year plan. The school board includes pupils’ parents and representatives of school staff. In middle schools and unified comprehensive schools, representatives of pupils also participate in board work. The school board is elected for four years at a time. The board’s duties and authority are described in further detail in the City of Espoo’s administrative regulations.
Aurora School Board 2021-2023
Romppanen Laura (chairman)
Bardala Jaana
Magda Leena
Kiiveri Mervi
Kyllönen Mikko
Magda Adrian
Moilanen Vilma (vice-chairman)
Chen Meijuan
Nykänen Elina
Halkilahti Heidi
Viinikka Pekka
Kemppainen Mika
Hupli Osmo
Takko Timo
Downloadable files
- Download file: Auroran koulun johtokunnan kokous 7.10.2021 # PÖYTÄKIRJA.pdf.Auroran koulun johtokunnan kokous 7.10.2021 # PÖYTÄKIRJA.pdfFile is only available in FinnishFile is only available in Finnish
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APPLYING FOR TEACHING IN NATIVE LANGUAGE
Application period 1.1.-30.4.2023
Teaching in one’s native language is a supplementary teaching to basic education and intended for pupils living in Espoo with an immigrant background.
More information about native language class and how to apply can be found thru the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EVWq14znYDcxQovQqmhsjexceb_nl1iM/edit(external link, opens in a new window)
Street address
Lippajärventie 44
02940 Espoo
Mailing address
PL 3507
02070 Espoon kaupunki
Principal
Hanna Ylimaula
+358 50 3534540
hanna.ylimaula(at)espoo.fi
Vice Principal
Sanni Ramm-Schmidt
+358 40 6394465
sanni.ramm-schmidt(at)espoo.fi
School Secretary
Minna Eloranta
+358 40 6385236
minna.p.eloranta(at)espoo.fi
Teachers 2022-2023
1H Heidi Holopainen
1S Samuli Similä
1J Jaana Juslin
1 - 3H Hanna Savolainen
2M Milla Penttilä
2N Noora Hellström
2T Christina Söderholm
3K Katariina Kojola
3L Lotta Kantola
3R Katri Kinnula
4 - 6K Kai Keski-Korhonen
4K Meri-Maaria Kivekäs
4M Mirva Saunamäki
4T Timo Takko
5E Elisa Lassy
5L Laura Korpela
5R Raija Herrala
5S Sari Nyrhinen
6J Julia Uotila
6M Mika Kemppainen
6P Petra Siltainsuu
6T Tiia Rothoff
Chinese, English: Osmo Hupli
Swedish, English: Sanni Ramm-Schmidt
Crafts: Nina Mattila
Special Needs Educatioin, Grades 1-3: Henriikka Pihlamaa tel. +358 40 6366325
Special Needs Education, Grades 3-6: Mervi Saloniemi tel. +358 40 6394461
Special Needs Assistants
Leena Jansson
Mirco Petrosino
Marjo Lehtinen
Samar Mesleh
Pekka Viinikka
School Secretary
Minna Eloranta, tel. +358 9 81640485
On site Mon-Fri 8-15
School Nurse
Soili Mononen tel. +358 46 8771458
soili.mononen(at)luvn.fi
On site Mon-Wed
School Psychologist
Eeva Ahvenjärvi tel. +358 50 3493964
eeva.ahvenjarvi(at)luvn.fi
Available on Mon and Wed
School Social Worker
Eija Kantola tel. +358 50 5839673
eija.kantola(at)luvn.fi
On site Mon (all day), Fri (afternoons)
School Restaurant
Kai Kantola tel. +358 43 8269210.
koulukeittio.aurora@espoocatering.fi
Afternoon Activities
Auroran iltis tel. +358 43 827207 (12-17)
Responsible: Marjo Lehtinen
(Centralized email and tel. at Espoo City Afternoon Activities Agency) iltapaivatoiminta@espoo.fi tel. 09-81652029.
Afternoon Activities Staff
Burcu Islekdemir
Marjo Lehtinen
Samar Mesleh
Mirco Petrosino
Siiri Sirkiä
Pekka Viinikka