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Serious Greek language gaps in public schools
The vast majority of pupils in public primary schools who speak Greek as a second language have serious language gaps, it emerged on Wednesday.
The results come from the educational ...
Vandalism and support shortages plague primary schools
Vandalism at primary schools in Nicosia is causing serious problems, members of the house education committee said on Friday, following a visit to schools in the district.
The committee members ...
Illiteracy rate among primary school leavers at nearly 10 per cent, says audit committee
The illiteracy rate among primary school leavers stands at close to 10 per cent, MPs heard on Thursday, showing that the vast amounts of taxpayer money going to education are not ...
Union calls for more permanent teachers’ posts
Primary school teachers trade union Poed on Thursday reiterated calls for additional permanent positions, saying reliance on a large number of contract teachers creates a series of unnecessary educational and ...
New school book rehabilitates ‘misunderstood’ animals
Primary school children are to learn more about Cyprus’ curious critters such as its snakes, owls and hedgehogs as the government launches an educational book on the island’s wildlife.
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Coronavirus: Proposed mask mandate for children proving divisive (updated)
Some parents are deeply concerned over the compulsory use of facemasks in primary schools, as the measure appears to have been preliminarily adopted without notable opposition during Monday’s Covid-19 ...
Primary schools reopen amid calls for compliance with protocols
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou called on teachers and pupils to abide by the health protocols on Monday, the first day of the reopening of primary and nursery schools.
A total ...
Primary schools re-open on Monday under pandemic conditions
Primary schools will welcome 50,005 pupils back on Monday, marking the second school year beginning during the coronavirus pandemic and the third affected by it.
“May the new year be creative, ...
Coronavirus: Primary school teachers want smooth return for pupils
Everyone is wishing for a swift return to normality and for children and teachers to return to school soon, president of primary school teachers union (Poed) Myria Vasiliou told the ...