International Cooperation Project

International Cooperation Project
2025 - 2026
Shanghai Southwest Weiyu Middle School
Helsinki School 
of Natural Sciences
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Photos of the exchange below!
Wednesday, Jan 22nd: Arrival in Helsinki
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Arrival at Helsinki School of natural Sciences.
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Welcome meeting in the communal space at 11.00.
Tule tunnilta 15 minuuttia aikaisemmin.
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Enjoy a hot school lunch at 11:30.
Syö vieraasi kanssa, jos pystyt olemaan poissa seuraavalta tunnilta. Jos et, ohjaa vieraasi toisen huolehdittavaksi.
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Finland info session by Krista in the communal space at 12:10. 
Vain vieraille. Jos söit vieraiden kanssa, ohjaa heidät takaisin yhteisölliseen tilaan.
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Language class link 
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School tour led by host students at 13:10.
Tule tunnilta 10 minuuttia aikaisemmin ja hae vieraasi yhteisöllisestä tilasta. 
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Attend class with host students at 13:30–14:45.
Jos sinulla on hyppytunti, ohjaa vieraasi toiselle tunnille.
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Jewelry & crochet workshop, baking & pizza in the communal space at 14:45–16:30.
Jos sinulla ei ole viimeistä tuntia, tule  yhteisölliseen tilaan koru/leipomispajalle. Jos on, mene tunnille ja tuo ensin vieraasi pajoille. Tunnin jälkeen, hae vieraasi täältä!
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Chinese New Year Celebrations
 11:00-19:00 
Narinkkatori
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Return to host families..
Thursday, Jan 23rd: Exploring the Capital
8:30–9:45 – Attend class with host student (if host student has a free period, no class)
10:00–11:15 – Attend class with host student (if host has a free period, both join room 520 for oral English class)
 11:25
Enjoy a hot school lunch!
12:00
Meet Janne, the sports coach, in front of the school at noon. He will take you climbing at Redi.
14.00
At 2 pm, leave for  the National Library and meet Susanna for a guided tour.
3 pm
Visit the National Library of Finland with a guided tour led by Susanna 
15 - 15.20
Group 1 visits the library; group 2 free time
15.20 - 15.40
Group 2 visits the library; group 1 free time

GROUP 1:
ZHIXIN, HAOXUAN, HANYI, HONGTAO, ZINUO, YOUXUN, MUYUN, NUOXUAN, SOHVI, RUYI, ENNA, SAMUEL, 3 Chinese teachers 
GROUP 2:
CAILANG, CHENGLIN, YUEHENG, SIQI, XINYU, NUOYAN, QUAN, OLIVER, ROOSA, AINOKAISA, AINO, ANNIINA, MILLA, KAROLIINA, YUSUF
HAOXUAN
HANYI
HONGTAO
ZINUO
YOUXUN
MUYUN
NUOXUAN
SOHVI
RUYI
ENNA
SAMUEL
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HAOXUAN
HANYI
HONGTAO
ZINUO
YOUXUN
MUYUN
NUOXUAN
SOHVI
RUYI
ENNA
SAMUEL
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Jos joku suomalainen ei välttämättä halua mennä, voit luovuttaa paikkasi toiselle (valitsin nimet umpimähkään). Jos kuitenkin haluat ehdottomasti käydä kirjastossa, voit tehdä sen "yksin," sillä kirjaston tiukka ryhmäkoko on enintään 15 henkilöä.
Vapaalla oleva ryhmä voi esimerkiksi käydä shoppailemassa Espalla, mutta muistakaa olla ajoissa seuraavassa pisteessä.
In the afternoon, prepare for a guided tour of Helsinki led by your Finnish student peers. Explore iconic landmarks and learn about Helsinki's fascinating history and culture. The tour includes visits to Oodi and Temppeliaukio Church.
This tour is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Helsinki's vibrant culture and history!
15.40 pm
Helsinki Discovery Tour. Starting point: in front of the National Library (15.40 pm).
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.
End of day – Return to the host family
Friday, Jan 24th: Culture and Education
8:30–9:45: Social Sciences YH3.3, room 430 (YOUXUN, CAILANG, CHENGLIN, YUEHENG, SIQI, XINYU, NUOXUAN, QUAN) 
8:30–9:45: class with your host student (ZHIXIN, HAOXUAN, HANYI, HONGTAO, ZINUO, MUYUN, NUOYAN )
10:00–11:15: Social Sciences YH3.1, room 430 (ZHIXIN, HAOXUAN, HANYI, HONGTAO, ZINUO, MUYUN, NUOYAN) 10:00–11:15: class with your host student (YOUXUN, CAILANG, CHENGLIN, YUEHENG, SIQI, XINYU, NUOXUAN, QUAN)

Suomalaisille tunnit oman lukujärjestyksen mukaan. Viekää ja hakekaa vieras oikeaan paikkaan.
Lunch at 11:25. 
🏫 GROUP PHOTO 📸 in front of the school at 12.30! 🕛
12.45
Experience the magic of Halosenniemi with a guided tour (starting at 13:30). Our charter bus departs from school at 12.45 sharp!
Embark on an afternoon journey to Lotta Museum at 14:30 for a self-guided tour, with the option to treat yourself to coffee/snacks at Lottakanttiini.
Lotta Svärd Foundation
Lotta Svärd Foundation
The Lotta Museum is a specialist museum of national significance that is located at an historical villa by the Tuusulanjärvi lake. The museum documents the history of the Lotta Organization and studies the voluntary work of women as part of the development of the Finnish society.
End of day – Return to the host family. The bus will drop you off at school.
Saturday, Jan 25th: Art and Recreation
Ateneum Museum
Ateneum Art Museum
Collection: A Question of Time | Ateneum Art Museum
Our collection exhibition A Question of Time reflects on the major questions of our time through art. The exhibition also offers fresh perspectives into Finland’s oldest and most extensive art collection and how it was built.
12:00
Gather at the Ateneum Museum's back entrance on Ateneuminkuja


12:15 - 14:00
Immerse yourself in a guided tour of the Ateneum's treasures, then explore the museum at your own pace
Bowling Fun
Experience the thrill of bowling with friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM! 
Bowling
Ruusulan keilahalli - Bowling
Tekemistä Ruusulassa Ruusulassa ja Talissa tapahtuu
17.00 Celebrate togetherness with a group dinner at the joyful Happy Food Garden!
Happy Food Garden
Happy Food Garden | Hotpot & BBQ Buffet Helsinki
Happy Food Garden - Hotpot & BBQ buffet Helsingin keskustassa, löydät meidät osoitteesta Kalevankatu 23, 00100 Helsinki. Lisätietoa löydät meidän nettisivuiltamme! Tervetuloa!
End your day with warmth - Return to the host family and organize your belongings for the journey ahead.
Sunday, Jan 26th: Farewell and Departure
Get ready for takeoff at 13:55 (KL1252 from Helsinki to Amsterdam, with a connecting flight to Shanghai).
Plan to arrive at the airport by 11:30 to ensure a smooth journey.
PHOTOS
Wednesday: school day, sweet rolls, pizza, workshops & games
Going up! 🚀 Exchange experiences reach new heights—literally! 😄📚 
#StudentExchange #ElevatorAdventures #GlobalConnections
Thursday: school morning, climbing, discovering Helsinki: the National Library, Temppeliaukio Church, Oodi, the Parliament House:
Cooking, laughter, and new friendships! 🍽️✨ 
A cozy evening bringing cultures together, one meal at a time. 🌍❤️
 
#ExchangeExperiences #FoodBringsUsTogether #CulturalConnections
Friday: school morning, Halosenniemi, Lotta Museum:
00:08
Hellu_KV
Bridging Cultures: Chinese and Finnish students exchanging insights into their daily lives, discovering similarities and differences across continents! 🌍📚✨
Saturday: Ateneum, bowling, farewell dinner
00:07
YouTube
Hot Pot
Sunday: farewell!
Photo credit
Yusuf Aristil, 24F & the other participants in the exchange.
KK
by Krista Kindt-Sarojarvi
 
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