Englantilaisen koulun ystävät ry - The Friends of the English School

19/01/2026

Join Us! Friends Board Election & Meeting
Mark your calendars! ☕️

We are holding a Special General Meeting on

January 20th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at

Mäntytie 14, the school cafeteria.

There are two ways you can attend:

* Run for the Board:

We have several vacancies for new members. If you want to join and help make a real difference for our kids' school, please email your interest and a very short intro (a few sentences) to [email protected] by November 24th.

* Attend as a Member:

If you just want to come to the meeting, hear what’s going on, and perhaps grab a coffee with everyone, feel free to join us!

We hope to see you there, whether you're running or just showing support!

19/12/2025

Happy Holidays from the Friends of the English School!

Dear Students, Parents, and Families,
As the term draws to a close and the festive season begins, the Board members of the Friends of the English School would like to wish our entire school community a wonderful and restful holiday break.

This time of year is a beautiful opportunity to reflect on the hard work and achievements of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the incredible support from you—our parents and guardians. We are so proud of the vibrant, diverse, and supportive community we continue to build together.

Our Wishes for You:
❄️Joy: May your homes be filled with laughter and warmth.
❄️Rest: May you find time to recharge and enjoy the company of loved ones.
❄️Peace: May the new year bring health, happiness, and continued success.

Thank you for being such an integral part of the English School family. We look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and energized in the New Year!

Warmest regards,
The Friends of the English School Board Members

16/11/2025

Thank you The English School of Helsinki for a wonderful evening! Thank you all for supporting The Friends of the English School 🩷

13/11/2025

🎄You're Invited!

Our Annual Christmas Fair! 🎁

Let's get together again before the holidays!
The air is getting chilly and the lights are beginning to twinkle – it's the perfect time to share some festive cheer!

We warmly invite you, your family, and friends to our much-loved annual Christmas Fair.

It's a wonderful chance to enjoy some Christmas spirit, catch up with friends, and find unique gifts while supporting our school community.

https://www.hs.fi/menokone/events/208858

❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

🎄Olet kutsuttu!

Vuotuinen joulumyyjäisemme!🎁

Kokoontukaamme jälleen kerran ennen joulunpyhiä! Ilma viilenee ja valot alkavat tuikkia – on täydellinen aika jakaa juhlavaa mieltä!

Kutsumme sinut, perheesi ja ystäväsi lämpimästi mukaan pidettyihin vuotuisiin joulumyyjäisiimme.

Tämä on upea tilaisuus nauttia joulun tunnelmasta, tavata ystäviä ja löytää uniikkeja lahjoja samalla kun tuet kouluyhteisöämme.

https://www.hs.fi/menokone/events/208858

13/11/2025

Your voice matters! Please share your thoughts in our Google survey.

Dear Parents,

We are writing to you on behalf of the Friends Association to ask for your valuable input. We've created a survey to better understand the issues and challenges you and your children are currently facing within our school system.

Your feedback is incredibly important as it helps us identify areas where we can make a positive impact. Whether it's about academic programs, communication, facilities, or anything else, your thoughts will help shape our efforts and allow us to advocate more effectively on your behalf.

Please take a few moments to complete the survey here:

https://forms.gle/wWLCpdgqqwnouxaR6

Thank you for your time and for being a part of our wonderful school community.

Sincerely,

The Friends of the English School

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Sinun mielipiteesi on tärkeä! Jaa ajatuksesi Google-kyselyssämme.

Hyvät vanhemmat,

Kirjoitamme teille Koulun ystävät -yhdistyksen puolesta pyytääksemme arvokasta panostanne. Olemme luoneet kyselyn ymmärtääksemme paremmin niitä asioita ja haasteita, joita te ja lapsenne kohtaatte parhaillaan koulujärjestelmässämme.

Palautteenne on äärimmäisen tärkeää, sillä se auttaa meitä tunnistamaan alueet, joilla voimme vaikuttaa myönteisesti. Olipa kyse sitten akateemisista ohjelmista, viestinnästä, tiloista tai mistä tahansa muusta, ajatuksenne auttavat muokkaamaan toimintaamme ja antavat meille mahdollisuuden ajaa asiaanne tehokkaammin.

Ole hyvä ja käytä muutama hetki kyselyn täyttämiseen täällä:

https://forms.gle/wWLCpdgqqwnouxaR6

Kiitos ajastanne ja siitä, että olette osa ihanaa kouluyhteisöämme.

Ystävällisin terveisin,

Englantilaisen koulun ystävät

We value your input! Every suggestion helps us enhance our offerings and service to meet the needs of all students and families. Please take a moment to share your thoughts. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] anytime.

10/11/2025

Join Us!

Friends Board Election & Meeting
Mark your calendars!

We are holding a Special General Meeting on November 25th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Mäntytie 14, the school cafeteria.

There are two ways you can attend:

* Run for the Board: We have several vacancies for new members. If you want to join and help make a real difference for our kids' school, please email your interest and a very short intro (a few sentences) to [email protected] by November 24th.

* Attend as a Member: If you just want to come to the meeting, hear what’s going on, and perhaps grab a coffee with everyone, feel free to join us!

We hope to see you there, whether you're running or just showing support!

09/11/2025

Join Us! Friends Board Election & Meeting
Mark your calendars! We are holding a Special General Meeting on November 25th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Mäntytie 14, the school cafeteria.
There are two ways you can attend:
* Run for the Board: We have several vacancies for new members. If you want to join and help make a real difference for our kids' school, please email your interest and a very short intro (a few sentences) to [email protected] by November 24th.
* Attend as a Member: If you just want to come to the meeting, hear what’s going on, and perhaps grab a coffee with everyone, feel free to join us!
We hope to see you there, whether you're running or just showing support!

15/08/2025

Welcome, first graders!🌻

It's a huge day as you start your big school adventure, and we're so happy you're here! To celebrate, we have a little something for you. We hope it helps you learn and have fun this year.

The Friends Association is excited to welcome you to school! We're so glad you're here to start this big adventure with us.

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Tervetuloa, ekaluokkalaiset!🌻

On upea päivä, kun aloitatte suuren kouluseikkailunne, ja olemme niin iloisia, että olette täällä! Juhlistaaksemme sitä meillä on teille jotain pientä. Toivomme, että se auttaa teitä oppimaan ja pitämään hauskaa tänä vuonna.

Englantilaisen koulun ystävien yhdistys on innoissaan voidessaan toivottaa teidät tervetulleiksi kouluun! Olemme niin iloisia, että olette täällä aloittamassa tätä suurta seikkailua kanssamme.

07/08/2025

The Friends welcome everyone back to school! We're so excited about the new semester 🙌

Let's make a difference for our kids!🌻

This year has been tough for fundraising, but we're committed to supporting our students' education and activities. The Friends of the English School use all funds from memberships and donations to benefit our children directly—from classroom needs to fun recreational activities.
By paying your 30€ membership fee, you're making a direct impact on the school community and helping us continue our vital work.
How to Join📍
* Account number: FI68 1372 3000 1036 32
* Recipient: The Friends of the English School
* Reference: Membership fee, Your name, e-mail address, hometown

Thank you for being a part of our school's success!

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Ystävät toivottavat kaikki tervetulleiksi takaisin kouluun! Olemme niin innoissamme uudesta lukukaudesta 🙌

Tehdään muutos lastemme hyväksi!🌻

Tämä vuosi on ollut vaikea varainhankinnan kannalta, m***a olemme sitoutuneet tukemaan oppilaidemme koulutusta ja aktiviteetteja. Englannin koulun ystävät käyttävät kaikki jäsenmaksuista ja lahjoituksista saadut varat suoraan lastemme hyödyksi – luokkahuonetarpeista hauskoihin virkistysaktiviteetteihin.
Maksamalla 30 euron jäsenmaksun vaikutat suoraan kouluyhteisöön ja autat meitä jatkamaan tärkeää työtämme.
Liittymisohjeet📍
* Tilinumero: FI68 1372 3000 1036 32
* Vastaanottaja: Englannin koulun ystävät
* Viite: Jäsenmaksu, nimesi, sähköpostiosoitteesi, kotikaupunkisi

Kiitos, että olet osa koulumme menestystä!