Aradippou student wins world first in poster competition

By Andreas Pavlou

Leoni Bella Vassiliou, a student at Aradippou High School, recently came first in the world in a poster competition for International World Food Day.

In a written announcement, the school said the theme of the competition ‘Our actions are our future – better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life’.

Leoni Bella Vassiliou of class C8, won 1st place in the World Prize for the 13-15 year age category, was described as an honour for the student, the school and for Cyprus.

The competition was run through home economics classes.

“This course promotes the development of a healthy lifestyle that aims to help students develop healthy eating habits but also to acquire the relevant knowledge and skills to make lifestyle choices that improve their health, promote well-being and prevent disease,” the school said.

The teacher, Hara Mama-Olympiou, guided the students throughout the completion of the project, it added.

The winning poster depicts in the centre is a seed, which connects everything in one way or another. It promotes education and encourages younger people to buy local fresh produce, reduce waste, and recycle.