Lakatamia, Cyprus. House education committee president Pavlos Mylonas and committee members visited Lakatamia’s 3rd primary school to inspect the building after receiving concerns from the parents’ association. The parents cited a lack of renovations since the school was built in the mid-1980s.
Parents cite maintenance, space and accessibility issues
The parents’ association said the school, built in the mid-1980s, has not undergone renovations since its construction. The letter raised concerns about the multi-purpose hall being used simultaneously for events and classes, the lack of an elevator, general building maintenance, replacement of the fence along the linear park, and the need for work in the schoolyard.
Mylonas points to hall limitations and mobility needs
Mylonas acknowledged the building’s age and said gymnastics and other activities cannot take place during class hours because the event hall also serves as a classroom. He said several students have mobility difficulties and noted that the school has an upper floor but no elevator.
Request process and upcoming technical report
Mylonas said the education ministry’s technical services had not received a request for an elevator, adding that the school’s tax office promised to submit one soon, citing available funds. He said the ministry’s technical services would issue a report within 15 days on approved projects and timelines.
Teachers praised; parents cite flooding concerns
Mylonas praised the teachers and said the school has received multiple awards in recognition of their work. Parents’ association president Panitsa Hadjiarapi said she has sought renovations in writing and verbally for three years and said none have occurred since the 1986 build, adding that the school floods when it rains.
What changes do you think should be prioritised first at Lakatamia’s 3rd primary school?