The publication has been supported by the Ministry of Education and Research
Compilers: Leelo Kingisepp and Anu Luure
Reviewers: Marika Vares (Tartu Commercial Gymnasium), Epp Orula (Viimsi Secondary School)
Language editor: Ene Sepp
Illustrations and layout: Liisi Lukk

Special thanks for support: Natalja Lapikova, Maie Soll, Kadri Sõrmus

In compiling the present publication, the materials of the project ’Kotiin Päin’ by the city of Vantaa and the European Refugee Fund, and the immigration website www.teretere.eu by the Tallinn Education Department have been used.

Copyright for the text: Integration and Migration Foundation Our People.

Tallinn 2010

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Tere hommikust! Good morning! Loe edasi »

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Most important numbers and contacts are Loe edasi »

September 1 is the day of knowledge. September 1 marks the official beginning of the academic year and there are gatherings in schools related to the occasion. In some schools, the academic year is always begun on September 1 even if it falls on the weekend. Loe edasi »

Safety at school is ensured by the school management and teachers. In case children need to be taken quickly out of the school building, the formerly agreed sign system will be used – either signalling with the school bell or making the announcement in the school radio. Ask your child’s class teacher how the evacuation is organised. There are evacuation drills for the children at least once a year. Loe edasi »

Adapting to the new home and life is strenuous for the whole family. There is a lot of new information and numerous things to arrange. Do not remain alone with your tasks. Try to find people who can support you and give you advice if necessary. Turn to your relatives or other people from your country. You may also get help from the social organisations, the church, social workers or neighbours. Loe edasi »

The communication between the child’s home and school is arranged through different channels. Mostly information is passed either through e-mails, electronic system (e-school) or the school website – in most schools there is the electronic system through which parents can keep track of their child’s marks and progress and also other issues related to the school. Your contact person at school is your child’s class teacher – you may contact her or she may contact you if you want to discuss some issues related to your child. Written notices and marks are also written in the child’s study journal. Loe edasi »

Children do not study only at school, but they must do independent work also at home. In most subjects pupils are given assignments for homework that they must do for the next lesson. The pupils write the exercises given for homework in their study journal. Loe edasi »

After the lessons have ended, children mostly go home. Younger children are usually picked up by a family member, but older pupils studying in the city schools go home by themselves. In rural areas pupils of all ages are driven closer to their homes by a school bus. You will get further information on the school bus route either on the school website or from the class teacher. Loe edasi »