Cyprus primary schools reopen as 52,186 children begin academic year
Primary and nursery schools across Cyprus reopened on Monday, with 8,919 children starting primary school for the first time.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Primary schools across Cyprus reopened on Monday for the new academic year, welcoming 52,186 children to 328 primary schools and 274 nursery schools.
Of the total, 8,919 children began primary school for the first time, while 14,398 attended nursery schools.
Teaching staff and enrolment
The pupils will be taught by 5,232 primary school teachers and 1,135 nursery school teachers.
Minister’s message
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou encouraged children returning to school to enjoy the experience, learn new things and savour every experience.
“Your teachers, your families, all of us, are by your side, to support you and to take pride in you. School is our shared responsibility. We support the vital work of our educators and the collaboration between school and the family, keeping the child at the centre,” she said.
Addressing teachers, Michaelidou said differing approaches to managing issues were part of constructive dialogue among stakeholders and should never affect children.
“I wish a great start to everyone, and extend a special wish to our first-graders, who … will take their first big step into primary school,” she said.
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