‘No changes to existing sex education curriculum’
As the new school year approaches, the education ministry has chosen on Friday to clarify some matters about the controversial sex education debate that has been going on since parliament ...
Ministry aims to curb traditions of violence as school year approaches
The education ministry is increasingly concerned over the fast-approaching new school year, over the ‘traditions’ new students embark on ahead of the first day, it emerged on Friday.
Education Minister ...
Education minister holds reception for Pancyprian exam high achievers
Education minister Athena Michaelidou held a reception on Friday for the highest achievers of this years Pancyprian examinations.
Michaelidou said “it was an exceptionally important meeting for us, very pleasant, ...
Teens discuss issue of bullying with education minister
Teenagers from the Children’s rights protection commission met with Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Friday to discuss the issue of bullying in schools.
The teenagers presented their findings and ...
Education Minister commends students’ success
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Thursday met students from Ayios Georgios High School in Lakatamia to award them for their participation in the Junior Achievement Cyprus “Student Enterprise” competition.
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Education minister praises school curriculum modernisation
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Saturday said that the foundations have been laid for the modernisation of the school curriculum, an effort which is seen as particularly significant by the ...
Education minister meets teachers to discuss range of issues
The challenges related to immigrant students will be addressed as of September, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Friday after she completed consultations with school headteachers.
The round of discussions ...
Education ministry to scrap secondary school mid-term exams
Secondary teachers’ organisations on the island on Monday hailed the education ministry’s decision to scrap mid-term exams.
The education ministry on Monday decided to abolish the mid-term exam and ...
Our View: Teachers union is biggest obstacle to improving education
Education Minister Dr Athina Michaelidou could not turn down an invitation to attend a concert to mark the 70th anniversary of the secondary teachers’ union Oelmek. Nor could she have ...
Education committee met to discuss school-related violence
All relevant bodies should act to prevent and deal with issues of violence in schools, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Wednesday.
She was speaking after a discussion on security ...
Christodoulides: Cyprus’ identity and culture of utmost importance
President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday called the promotion of Cyprus’ identity and culture “of paramount importance, especially considering the risks posed by the continued occupation of the island.”
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Changes set to be made to twice-yearly exams
President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday conceded that changes must be made to the twice-yearly exam programme as it has failed in achieving its stated goals.
“The twice-yearly exam programme was ...
Education minister at memorial service
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Friday attended a memorial service for Eoka fighter Grigoris Afxentiou at the imprisoned graves.
“His sacrifice is an example of self-sacrifice and tremendous love towards ...
House president chides minister over sex education interference
Attempts by Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou to interfere in parliament’s scheduled vote on mandating sex education in schools is “blatantly unethical” and violates the separation of powers, House president ...
Former minister Cleri Angelidou dies age 89 (updated)
Former education minister, MP, and educator Cleri Angelidou has died at the age of 89, it was announced on Thursday.
President Nicos Anastasiades expressed deep sorrow over Angelidou’s death.
“She ...