finnish school traditions
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The High School Seniors Prom at HYL
On Thursday the 12th graders (3rd graders in high school) left the school. The day is called in Finnish “penkinpainajaiset or penkkarit”. So, the 11th graders became the oldest students at our school. Last months they have been practicing old traditional dances like mazurka, cicapo, polonaise, viennese walz, tango, fireman’s dance, … for the Senior Continue reading
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The last school day for the Abiturients at HYL
The 12th Year students had their traditional last school day, called Penkinpainajaiset. In the morning they had breakfast with other high school students and teachers. After a very well-produced abi-video, they gave presents to their teachers and prizes to Abiturients. I got a bottle of beer. I wonder why. Then they visited upper secondary classes Continue reading
