the pedagogical aims of viitaniemi school are an individual approach and democracy. pupils are met as individuals and everyone’s opinions are respected. the school has special classes for sport. there is an active pupils’ association at school arranging different kinds of activities. also the members of the viitaniemi school parents’ association meet every month and discuss current school matters. viitaniemi school is located next to lake tuomiojärvi, about one kilometre from the city centre.