Primary school set ablaze, police suspect arson
Police are suspecting arson after a primary school classroom went up in flames in the Nicosia suburb of Strovolos on Monday night.
A police spokesperson told the Cyprus News Agency ...
Parents in Karpasia up in arms over lack of teachers
Parents in the Karpas peninsula village of Ayios Andronikos are up in arms over a lack of teachers at the village’s primary school.
Despite the school year having now ...
First day for over 50,000 primary school children
The new primary school year began on Monday for 51,590 students and 5,044 teachers in 329 public schools.
A total of 274 nursery schools also opened their doors across Cyprus for 13,117 toddlers and preschoolers ...
Primary school uncovers its 19th century origins
The administration of a Nicosia primary school was gearing up to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the institution, only to uncover that the school had actually opened its doors in ...
New primary school to be built in Livadia
A new primary school and kindergarten with a budget of €8 million is set to be constructed near Livadia, head of the technical services of the education ministry Andreas Marangos said ...
Teachers outraged over criticism of teaching PE in heels
Secondary school sports director at the education ministry, Spyros Antonellos, ruffled feathers when he disparaged primary school staff teaching physical education in heels.
Antonellos’ statement apparently caused a commotion with ...
Educational issues linger unresolved, says House education committee chairman
House education committee chairman Pavlos Mylonas on Friday highlighted what he called “enduring issues within schools,” adding that they often remain unresolved and “swept under the carpet.”
He also questioned ...
Cypriot children becoming minority in state primary schools
In 22 state primary schools in Nicosia, Cypriot pupils are in the minority, MPs heard on Tuesday as some said the shrinking population on the island has become critical.
At three ...
Eurobank rewards eco-friendly students
Primary school students and schools have been rewarded for their innovation and teamwork after creating eco-friendly products.
Eurobank Cyprus organised a special event to reward primary school students and their ...
Noise barriers to be installed in Larnaca primary school
The transport ministry on Wednesday approved the installation of a soundwall worth €100,000 outside a primary school in Mosfiloti, near Larnaca, after repeated complaints of loud noise affecting teachers and students.
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Court suspends child’s move to special unit
An education ministry decision to move a student to a special unit was suspended, after the district court found it would harm the child more than it would help.
The ...
Transport minister assures Limassol schoolchildren measures underway to cut noise pollution
Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos assured students at a primary school in Limassol that the installation of sound barriers to permanently solve the problem of noise pollution from vehicles on the ...
School year starts without Covid-19 protocols
Over 60,000 primary pupils started school on Monday and were welcomed by Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou, who said he was happy that the school year can start without the protocols and ...
Primary school to reopen in Kormakitis next year
A primary school based in the Maronite village of Kormakitis is set to reopen in 2023, Presidential Commissioner Fotis Fotiou said on Tuesday.
The school has been closed since 1998 and the ...
Coronavirus: Parents and employers incensed by delayed reopening
Employers and parents’ groups on Wednesday lambasted the government over the gradual relaxations of Covid-19 measures, saying they did not go far enough.
The employers and industrialists’ federation (OEV) said ...