Here are some comments from Suomi-koulu students:
 
Adults:
 
Marilyn: “Suomi-koulu means a lot to me because it gives me a unique opportunity to nurture my roots, share with others, and
improve my language skills. All my memories of Suomi-koulu are fun, I can’t think of a bad one! That’s what kept me coming
back.”
 
Ryan: “Suomi-koulu gives me a chance to learn Finnish and interact with other people interested in learning about Finnish
language and culture.”
 
Stu: “A chance to learn Finnish, whereas learning from a book leaves a lot of unanswered questions on word structure and
grammar.”
 
Hank: “A chance to speak and hear Finnish. I’ve learned grammar and vocabulary.”
 
Children:
 
Lina, 12 yrs: “I have learned many things. Some are the months, times, food and other things I’d learn in English in an earlier
grade.”
 
Ulriikka, 7 yrs: “Suomi-koulu is fun. I have learned to read there.”
 
Julie, 6 yrs: “I will learn Finnish language, songs and games, and it is good for me.” One of Julie’s fun memories was the
making of the Finnish flag craft.
 
Mika, 5 yrs: “I want to learn to read my “Aapiskukko”-book better than my brother (10 yrs) and my sister (12 yrs).” 
Mika also enjoys are “arts and crafts and playing with friends during the snack time.”
 
Emmy, 4 yrs: “I like to hear Finnish and meet other Finnish children. I liked to learn about bunnies. I have also learned to play
ball games and enjoyed smelling flowers.”
 
Daniel, 3 yrs: After a question from his dad on how he has become so smart, Daniel answered: “because I have been going to
the Suomi-koulu.”
 
Timo, 3 yrs: Timo has learned “to be good, eat, and practise” at the Suomi-koulu. He also likes the snack break.