Bigger cities like Tampere, Oulu and Rovaniemi start educating their youth this Wednesday. In Helsinki and Espoo, students have another holiday week and they will start studying next Monday and Tuesday.
The school term will finish nationwide on Saturday 4th of June 2011 for everyone.
Police are increasing traffic surveillance around schools for the following two weeks. They hope the move will improve the safety of young pedestrians making their way to school. Speed limits, crosswalk usage and driving behaviour will be scrutinised.