Coronavirus: impromptu school closures not sanctioned, Prodromou says
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Saturday no one was allowed to decide to shut down schools due to coronavirus except for the ministry. Prodromou’s...
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Admin helpers in primary schools demand permanent contracts
Auxiliary administrative staff for primary schools marched to the parliament on Wednesday to demand permanent employment. Holding placards reading “14 years of starvation wages”, dozens...
Coronavirus: education ministry stepping up measures to keep a lid on infections
The education ministry is stepping up measures to keep a lid on coronavirus infections among pupils, with special emphasis on extra-curricular activities, social distancing during...
Schools reinstating ‘Den Xehno’ activities
The education ministry on Friday announced it was reinstating ‘Den Xehno’ (I don’t forget) activities in schools and would be informing all pupils of the...
Number of school dropouts on the rise
The number of Cyprus’ school dropouts in 2019 stood at 9.2 per cent, marking a notable increase from 5.2 per cent in 2015. While Cyprus’...
Energy upgrade announced for schools
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Friday announced on Friday an energy upgrade for 25 schools as a first step to convert the buildings to minimal...
State must provide escorts for all students with disabilities, Lottides says in new report
The state needs to provide escorts for all students with disabilities at all grade levels, while meeting their specific needs, Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou-Lottides said on...
Pupils skip classes in protest
Pupils of the regional primary school of Agros abstained from classes on Friday, as a way to demand an additional teacher, as parents warned they...
Police probe animal abuse, firecrackers at Paralimni school
Police have launched an investigation following complaints of animal abuse and use of firecrackers by pupils at the Paralimni lyceum to mark the start of...
Kalo Chorio pupils stage protest
Pupils of the Kalo Chorio regional primary school stayed away from class for two hours on Tuesday in protest at the cutting of teaching hours...
Coronavirus: isolation areas earmarked in schools for anyone showing symptoms
Staff or students presenting suspected coronavirus symptoms at schools will be taken to an isolation area until seen by medical authorities, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou...
Pupils to be given environmentally-friendly utensils on return to school
Pupils will be given a bamboo drinking straw, a water bottle and a cloth school bag when they go to school on Monday as part...
Primary parents to meet education minister next week to discuss air conditioning
The primary school parents’ association will meet with the Education Ministry on Tuesday September 15 to discuss the issue of air-conditioning in schools, a ministry...
Free masks to be given to all high school pupils
All high school pupils will be given free masks since their use will be mandatory, Health Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Tuesday during a press...
AC in schools not under consideration says minister
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Monday air-conditioning units cannot be installed in schools even though the school year was delayed one week due to...
Schools to stay closed until September 14 (Update 2)
The opening of schools was delayed for a week to September 14 instead of September 7 due to a heatwave gripping the island that is...
Teachers, secondary school parents urge delay to new academic year (updated)
Teachers’ unions on Friday proposed the academic year be postponed for a few days. At a meeting at the education ministry on the health protocols...
Coronavirus: Education ministry submits proposal to upgrade e-learning
A government proposal on e-learning has been submitted to parliament as efforts continue to upgrade schools’ internet connection so as to be able to cover...
Coronavirus: Prodromou says school protocols ready to send out (Updated)
By Peter Michael and Jonathan Shkurko Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Friday the health protocols for schools at all levels were ready and were...
Coronavirus: protocols for schools being finalised
As authorities put the final touches to the health protocol for schools, primary school teachers and parents agree that pupils’ physical presence in class is...
