Erasmus+
Group Mobility of students

Helsinki School of Natural Sciences
Helsinki, FINLAND
Gymnasium Pavla Jozefa Šafárika
Rožňava, SLOVAKIA
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part 1
Helsinki 2025
February 9th-15th, 2025
valmennus: mitä pitää ottaa huomioon kun toimit hostina tai vieraana
Sunday, February 9th: Arrival & Welcome
Welcome to Finland
Flight arrival time: 9.40 am.
Finnish hosts: make sure you pick up your guest at the airport!

The excitement begins as you arrive at Helsinki airport. Your host family will meet you at the airport. Settle into your new home, unpack your luggage, and get ready for a week of learning and exploring!
Family Day: Helsinki Highlights
After settling in, dive into Finnish culture with a family day out! Visit the charming Kankurin tupa, a Santa's Souvenir Shop, the bustling Old Market Hall, and the serene Esplanadi Park. Explore the shopping malls of Tripla, Forum, Redi, Sello, Jumbo, and more. Enjoy a delicious dinner together and get to know your host family.
Monday, February 10th: School Day & City Tour
School Day
8.30 - 9.45 & 10.00 - 11.15
Immerse yourself in the Finnish education system by attending classes with your host, following their schedule.
Experience their daily schedule, participate in lessons, and interact with your new classmates.
11.25 - 12.00
Enjoy a hot school lunch!

Oodi

Home - Oodi

Oodi is Helsinki’s new Central Library and a living meeting place. It will function as a living room for residents, located right at the heart of Helsinki.

12 - 12.30
School tour led by your host.

Helsinki Discovery Tour 12.30 - 16.00 (about)
  1. Kansalaistori, Musiikkitalo, Kiasma (Lotta)
  1. Oodi (Venla)
  1. Finlandia-talo, Kansallismuseo (Vilma)
  1. Eduskuntatalo (Jenni L)
  1. Sibelius-monumentti (Jenni J)
  1. Tempeliaukionkirkko (Iina)
  1. Narinkkatori ja Kamppi (Anja)
  1. Kauppatori, kaupungintalo (Otso)
  1. Senaatintori ja Tuomiokirkko (Leo)
  1. Uspenskin katedraali, Korttelieläimet (Toimi)
In the afternoon, prepare for a guided tour of Helsinki led by your Finnish student peers. Explore iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and learn about Helsinki's fascinating history and culture. The tour includes visits to Oodi and Temppeliaukio Church (A stunning Lutheran church built directly into solid rock, this unique structure is famous for its incredible acoustics and striking design, blending natural stone with contemporary architecture.)
This tour is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Helsinki's vibrant culture and history!

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Socrative

Tuesday, February 11th: Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
School Day: Learning Continued
8.30 - 9.45 & 10.00 - 11.15
Start the day with more classes at your host school, absorbing the Finnish educational approach.
11.25 - 12.05
Enjoy a hot school lunch!
12.05 - 13.20
Finnish students attend their regular classes, while Slovakian students join Krista in room 525 for a basic Finnish language lesson and an introduction to Finland.


Historic Suomenlinna
This afternoon, venture into the captivating Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its historical defenses, museums, and scenic pathways, offering a glimpse into the city's rich past.

www.suomenlinna.fi

Suomenlinna Official Website

The Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is a cultural treasure. Its construction began in the mid-18th century. Welcome to Suomenlinna!

Wednesday, February 12th: Art & Active Citizenship
Amos Rex: Art Exploration
Dive into the world of contemporary art at Amos Rex, a museum known for its innovative exhibitions and immersive experiences.

meeting at 9.15 in front of Amos Rex, workshop 9.30 - 11.
In this art workshop, we’ll practice imagining different, better tomorrows.
The workshop includes a 30-minute visit to Larissa Sansour’s exhibition.

Amos Rex

Amos Rex

Amos Rex is an art museum in Helsinki, Finland where the past, present and future meet. The iconic Functionalist Lasipalatsi and the new gallery spaces under its undulating square provide 10 000 m2 for unique experiences both under- and aboveground and on the silver screen of Bio Rex.

12.00 - 13.00 Back to school for a hot lunch!
Group Discussions, room 319
13 - 15: Engage in thought-provoking discussions on key topics such as active citizenship (school parliament, student council), sustainable development (Vihreä lippu program), internationalization, and cultural identity within a multicultural European context (Erasmus).

Vihreä lippu

Eco-Schools in Finland - Vihreä lippu

Eco-Schools is the world's largest sustainable schools programme. In Finland there are more than 300 schools currently participating in the programme.

Brahen kenttä: Ice Skating Fun
16 - 18: Enjoy a fun-filled evening ice skating at Brahen kenttä, followed by a delicious warm drink at the cozy Cafe Braku. Perfect for bonding and making new friends.
Thursday, February 13th: Heureka Science Center
More School Time
8.30 - 9.45 & 10.00 - 11.15
Continue your school experience by attending classes, further exploring the curriculum, and building relationships with your Finnish peers.

11.25 - 12.00
Enjoy a hot school lunch!
Heureka: Science and Wonder
13.00 Embark on an exciting visit to Heureka, Finland's science center. Explore interactive exhibits, engage in hands-on experiments, and learn about the world of science in a fun and interactive way.

Tiedekeskus Heureka

Heureka

Heureka is a Finnish science center where you get to know science and technology in a fun way by doing and experimenting yourself.

Friday, February 14th:
1
Morning: School
8:30 - 9:45 & 10:00 - 11:15
Final chance to attend classes and connect with Finnish peers.
2
Lunch
11:25 - 12:00
Enjoy a hot school lunch!

We're leaving school at 12.00!
3
Afternoon: Löyly Helsinki
13:00 - 15:00
Experience Löyly, a modern seaside sauna. Remember to bring your swimsuit!

www.loylyhelsinki.fi

Löyly Helsinki | Upeita elämyksiä ja lämpimiä hetkiä

Löyly Helsinki on moderni merenrantasauna, jossa on tyylikäs lasiseinäinen ravintola ja kattoterassi, jolta näkee kauas merelle.

Saturday, February 15th:
FAMILY DAY!
Sunday, February 16th:
Departure
Say farewell to Helsinki and your new friends, cherishing the memories and experiences you’ve gained. Reflect on your journey, the friendships formed, and the cultural insights gathered during this transformative Erasmus+ experience. This isn’t goodbye for long! We look forward to seeing you again in April when the Finnish students visit Slovakia.

Flight departure time 10.10 am. Please be at the airport at 8 am!