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...
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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...
