The President of the Republic Mr. Nikos Christodoulides received today, at the Presidential Palace, children of the sixth grade of the Macedonitissa Primary School, who sang the carols of Lazarus, accompanied by a short theatrical performance, on the occasion of the festivities of Resurrection and Easter.
The children also sang songs about Cyprus and then presented the President of the Republic with souvenirs.
President Christodoulides then took the children on a tour of the Presidential Palace, including his office.
During his conversation with the children, the President of the Republic referred, among other things, to the good education system in public schools, noting that the responsibility of the State is that all children, whether attending public or private schools, have exactly the same opportunities.
Asked by the children about the quarterly tests, the President said that they were abolished yesterday, however "another way of assessing students should be found," adding that it is good to have an examination, either in the form of a survey, study, etc.etc.
We will upgrade education, he added, which affects all issues horizontally, since everything starts from education, he said, noting that his government will put more emphasis on the education sector.
The President also said: "We want children in school to develop critical thinking, not just lessons."
Asked about the participation of women in government, and in public life in general, the President said: "When we took office and the first appointments were made, 11 out of 25 were women. We are trying through the quota to encourage even more women to participate in public life. There are many women, and men, who can serve. But where we fall short as a state is in creating the conditions for a woman, who is a mother, a partner, who has many roles, to be able to express interest." He added that it is through schools that this culture should be created.
Asked about providing facilities to persons with disabilities, the President said the State needs to do much more in this area.
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