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It is with great pleasure that I am with you today, at the ceremony of laying the foundation stone for the construction of the Multipurpose Hall of Palouriotissa Primary School A. The thousands of students who graduated from the School, acquired knowledge and skills, distinguished themselves for their values and ideals, were active in various sectors of our society, honoring in turn both the School itself and our country. Similarly, great teachers left their imprint on the school, who worked conscientiously, serving with dedication and zeal the school's student community and the education of our country in general.
Friends,
Seeking to preserve this important contribution of the school, the school was included in the actions for the promotion, revitalization and revitalization of the centre of Nicosia, which concern the upgrading of schools in the historic centre and are funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. In this context, our Ministry proceeded with the design of the project we are launching today, aiming to create modern, pedagogically upgraded and safe facilities.
Undoubtedly, upon its completion, the school's multipurpose hall will become a space for the development of cultural and sports activities, as well as general creative activities for the student and educational community. Of particular importance will also be the possibility of its utilization by other institutions of the region.
Most importantly, the hall, at a total cost of 650,000 euros, scheduled to be completed in March 2024, in conjunction with the other renovation projects that have been implemented at the School, amounting to more than 1.8 million euros, increase the functionality and efficiency of the school unit.
In recent years, an important specificity of the School is its multicultural identity, which makes the educational work at the School a great challenge. The Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth, supporting the efforts of the school unit for development and improvement, has included the school in the DRASE+ Programme since the school year 2016-2017. Through this programme, remedial teaching time in the classrooms and Greek language teaching time is provided to children with an immigrant biography. Furthermore, the School is given the opportunity to organize activities for the empowerment of children, utilizing the grant for health education and delinquency prevention activities from the Health Education and Citizenship Committee. In addition, alternative education activities are implemented and provided free of charge to children in various communities of Cyprus, with experiential learning workshops outside the school unit.
To cover the operating costs of the DRA.S.E.+ programme and other needs of the schools, the relevant School Ephorate receives a significant amount of money. At Palouriotissa Primary School A, an Optional Full Day School is still operating, meeting the needs of children to attend school until 16:00.
Friends,
As a Ministry, we aim to ensure quality education for all levels. An education that links the acquisition of knowledge to the demands of our times. We aim to create a safe, modern and functional learning environment so that time spent in school is creative, productive and enjoyable.
It is in this context that we remain committed to the implementation of the coherent policy adopted by the Government on Education and to the implementation of our plans. I want to assure you that we will continue to work in close cooperation with all stakeholders, addressing any potential glitches that may arise in the transition period we are going through, achieving even more steps for the benefit of students, teachers and Education in our country.
In conclusion, I would like to thank the principals and teachers of Palouriotissa Primary Schools A' (KA) and K' (KB) for the work they do, the organised parents for their support, the Nicosia School Ephorate for their constructive cooperation and support in the development and modernisation of Nicosia's schools, as well as the Technical Services of our Ministry.
I also wish every success and creative progress in the work of our teachers and students. I hope that the new hall will be an incentive for the development of more educational, social and cultural activities, which will promote the creative activities of the students and highlight the historical identity of the school.
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