The new school year begins in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, which continues to affect education, but as the Director of Secondary Education Kyprianos Louis states in KYPE, they are 99,99% ready to welcome a total of 40.800 students. who will attend during the new school year.
Pupils of all grades of Gymnasiums and Lyceums will be presented in their schools tomorrow Tuesday, September 7, 2021, to be distributed in classes / departments, to get books and a timetable and then to start classes.
During the new school year 2021-2022, there will be a total of 113 schools of Secondary General Education, of which 63 Gymnasiums (high school cycle only), 38 Lyceums and 8 six-grade schools with full gymnasium and lyceum cycle, including the Rizokarpas Gymnasium, data from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth.
Also, according to the data of the Ministry of Education, there will be five Evening Gymnasiums-Lyceums, in which the registrations will be completed in the middle of September.
In addition, it is expected that during the new school year will attend a total of 40.800 students, of which 23.200 will attend high school and 17.600 in high school, while for this year the total number of secondary school teachers expected to serve is at 6.380.
It is reminded that, in the school year 2021-2022, the assessment of the student in the context of the four months is extended for the DG of Lyceum, according to the Regulations on the Operation of Public Secondary Schools (Amending) (No. 2) Regulations of 2020, while applying the separation of Baccalaureate and Pancyprian Access Examinations.
In his statements to KYPE, the Director of Secondary Education Kyprianos Louis, said that as the Directorate of Secondary Education they have specific challenges.
"Apart from the innovations we are presenting for this year, it remains, exactly as you understand, the pandemic itself, which based on the accumulated experience we have, but also the degree of readiness shown by the Management, we will manage "as we have managed these issues before," he added.
He noted that there is a good mood on the part of the teachers.
"OELMEK is positive about the issue of vaccination. So, the challenge we will have in this part is the proper management and respect for all in terms of helping to preserve health and keeping schools open. This is very basic ", he added.
Beyond that, Mr. Louis continued, the learning process is specific.
As he said, "all the necessary work has been done and will be completed by the 7th of the month when we will welcome our students".
"A lot of work has been done and now at the beginning. The indicators, based on which we monitor and control ourselves in relation to whether we are ready or not. It is the staffing, where it has been completed. There are a very limited number of teachers - less than 30 - who have not been accepted for appointment - we have known since 24 August and the Commission will have already completed these appointments. So, out of the total of 6.380 teachers, I believe that everyone is in their place. So, we are 99,99% ready ", he added.
The books, Mr. Louis continued, are all in schools.
"The logistical infrastructure exists. In fact, speeds, computers, everything are guaranteed. We are now entering the process of digital classrooms. We have innovations in Secondary Education, with the implementation of STEM, in the Pancyprian High School, a pilot program, as well as the introduction of French in four schools, four high schools to ensure children with adequate command of two foreign languages. "Of course, we have special programs, through the action plan of the school units for the management of school efficiency", he noted.
At the organizational level, Mr. Louis continued, they had multiple meetings with the AD Officers and Directors and the necessary instructions were given from an organizational point of view.
"It was emphasized, in particular, to ensure a precautionary policy at all levels. At the levels of delinquency, at the levels of functionality and the rational management of teaching time. Principals themselves should ensure the smoothness of the school unit and ensure that students and teachers are not absent, acting proactively. "And of course, at the moment we have innovative applications in terms of immigration biography, where we are expanding our programs," he added.
Mr. Louis wished, at the same time, the teachers to be fruitful, constructive and creative, with a positive mood their presence in the school unit, and called on them to always show patience, collectivity and to follow the instructions, in the context of educational policy. of the Ministry of Education.
"Certainly, I know that our teachers work, work tirelessly with a sense of high responsibility to upgrade the education provided and improve the learning outcomes to achieve the educational goals. So, I come up with ideas, and to see them flush it out, it's really fun. "They have proved it many times, especially in the pandemic, that it is on the ramparts", he added.
Mr. Louis, addressing the students, called them to realize their goals and dreams, to be focused on what they are called to do, to work with great willingness with teachers and the institution, exactly, of the operation of the school unit, to have a healthy relationship within their family, to enable the family, the parents to have a creative relationship with the school and of course to set their individual goals, to be consistent in their duties within the school to participate in the educational activities and to be able, precisely, to draw up each and every one of their individual program, to be healthy, to protect themselves and to be able to cooperate with the institutions and institutions of both Counseling and Vocational Education Service as well as the Educational Psychology Service so that the individual issues can be resolved.
As he mentioned, the mental resilience of children is a very important factor, which is why the Ministry of Education has planned to proceed in the middle of lectures to inform children about the individual effects, but also the measures that must be taken regarding the preservation of health. but also of their mental maturity so that they can precisely manage with empathy and respect for their classmates, the issues of the educational process.
"We always declare that we are helpers and supporters in the efforts and desires of our students, always in a good mood, we try to be by their side, to resolve the individual issues that arise and so all in a good mood to move forward, to achieve the best for this homeland. I wish everyone a good school year with health and many successes to the students, to our students and of course patience but also resilience to our teachers ", he concluded.
Start of work in Secondary schools
Regarding the start of work in secondary schools for the school year 2021-2022 and following a relevant circular regarding instructions for the smooth operation of secondary schools, the Directorate of Secondary Education of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth reports that Secondary General Education teachers showed up at the school units to take office on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
During the period from the 1st of September until today, Monday, the 6th of September 2021, all the necessary procedures for the smooth, orderly and smooth operation of the school units will be completed.
Specifically, during this period, actions will be completed such as examinations, the distribution of newly enrolled students in departments, the distribution of department responsibilities, the preparation and planning of the work of the various committees, the assumption of responsibilities and responsibilities by teachers, the distribution of courses. the preparation of rooms, special rooms and workshops, the control of school materials, property and rooms, the preparation of the program schedule, the control of the school space for the identification of points dangerous for the safety of students, etc.
It is noted that all teachers attended online training seminars from the 1st to the 3rd of September 2021, by the relevant inspectors.
Greeting of the Director of Secondary General Education for the beginning of the new school year 2021-22
Moreover, in his greeting to the Principals, Teachers, Students for the beginning of the new school year 2021-22, which was sent to the schools on 1ηIn September, the Director of Secondary General Education states, among other things, that the start of each new school year is a special moment and at the same time a new challenge.
"I sincerely hope that the new school year will be constructive, creative and positive and that the school units will operate in conditions of health safety. The ongoing pandemic of the disease Covid-19 and other intractable problems that plague humanity, such as escalating wars, the nightmare of climate change, the continuing threat of terrorism and the escalation of Turkish aggression in our divided homeland, highlight the importance and role played by education ", he adds.
Addressing the Principals and the teachers, Mr. Louis calls them once again to show patience, teamwork and to faithfully follow the instructions of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth, in order to achieve the smooth and safe operation of the schools. units.
"I am confident that with your systematic and coordinated efforts, the challenges and difficulties that will arise during the school year will be effectively addressed. I invite you to continue with the same zeal to support your students emotionally and emotionally. To work tirelessly, with a sense of responsibility for the upgrade of the provided education, the improvement of the learning outcomes and consequently the achievement of the educational goals ", he notes.
Addressing the Students, Mr. Louis states that "the beginning of the new school year marks the beginning of your own struggle for the realization of your goals and dreams."
"I call on you to show the required respect for the school institutions and regulations and to cooperate with the school units in which you study, in order to contribute in their efficient and safe operation. Focus with perseverance, patience and method on the acquisition of knowledge. Work collectively, make the most of the opportunities provided by your school unit, participating in student competitions and programs implemented in your school. I assure you that our educational system will always be a helper and supporter of your efforts and desires. "Happy school year with health, full of success", he concludes.