A Ministry of Education statement said that a third flight scheduled was cancelled due to a low turnout.

Priority was given to the first group where only half of the students expressed interest to return. The flights were booked from students in the next priority group.

During the next few days, more charter flights will be scheduled and those interested and are registered on the electronic list of the ministry will be informed.

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He also announced a benefit of 900 euros for people of arts and culture to cover expenses incurred in the last three months. At the same time applications for student benefit have been extended until 22 May.

Speaking after the cabinet meeting, the Minister said the sample collection is a very important development for the return of students to schools in conditions of health safety. Tests will be carried out on teachers and staff as well as students and details will be announced in the next few days.

“A total of 20,000 people out of the total population of about 100,000, 1 in 5 will undergo a test so that we are really moving forward in terms of health safety,” the Minister added.

The minister also said the cabinet has approved a proposal for an urgent grant to be paid to people of culture and artists as well as those who are creative in the culture field.

A special application will be uploaded on Friday in which the terms of submission of the application by the interested parties will be described.

This way, he added, the government will support culture and provide a grant that will cover three months.

Source: CNA

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Prodromou also announced that Pancyprian Exams on the results of which students are awarded their school diploma and achieve their positions at universities in Cyprus and Greece will start on June 9.

President Anastasiades chaired a meeting on Wednesday morning with the participation of the Education Minister, representatives of all the teachers unions, the students’ union and parents associations, as well as representatives of the Cyprus Youth Parliament.

In statements after the meeting Prodromou said that thanks to everyone’s effort and the right policies which were implemented the ground has been prepared for the gradual lifting of restrictive measures. Schools have been closed in Cyprus in the context of the effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic since mid-March.

In this context, he noted, the government has planned the reactivation of all sectors and the gradual resumption of operations of all schools.

Remote learning which took place in the meantime, he said, is an achievement which will keep and develop further, he said.

At the same time however, because remote learning does not fully replace teaching in the classroom we will make the most of what we have paved the way for together, he said,  that is to say that “children, students of all levels to be able to return to school, taking the necessary precautions, with careful planning and upholding health protocols.”

He recalled that it has already become known that students in their final year at secondary school level, as well as in technical schools and third year students in professional education and training return to their classes on May 11 with a maximum of 12 students per classroom.

In order for this to be possible, half of the students will go to school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and the other half on Thursday and Friday and so on, he explained.

Prodromou continued saying that the government has also decided that the rest of the students in primary and secondary education will return to school on May 21.  Pre-primary education and kindergartens will also resume operations.

He also said that all schools would be disinfected before their date of operation.

The Education Minister also announced that during the next Cabinet meeting a proposal to test 20,000 teachers and students is expected to be approved.

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Addressing a graduation ceremony of postgraduate students, at the University of Cyprus, the President said that according to official statistical data, from a total of 32,000 students in Cyprus’ higher education institutes during the academic year 2012-2013, 8,000 of them were citizens of other EU member states or came from third countries.

During the academic year 2017-2018 the total number of students rose to 48,000 students, with 24,000 of them originating from EU and third countries, the President went on.

He said moreover, that according to data from the Ministry of Education, there seems to be an increase in these numbers for the academic year 2018-2019. “The total number of students reaches 51,000 , of which 27,000 come from European and third countries” he noted.

The President also stressed that according to European Commission reports, Cyprus has the second highest rate when it comes to completing higher education studies in the EU, with 57.1%, compared to the EU average of 40.7%.

“This fact is indicative of the quality and high level of our students and graduates, as well as of our academic institutions and the education they offer” he noted.

The President of Cyprus said finally that the state acknowledges the importance of the University of Cyprus as an educational and cultural institution, and takes note of the significant work that is being produced there.

Since its foundation, the University of Cyprus, appropriately staffed with academic and administrative staff, focuses on quality, on being extrovert, on research and innovation, and seeks to maximize its scientific work, while pursuing excellence, he added.

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Prepare for the new term in advance

If your kid is a “first time schooler” you should help them get used to the uniform they are obliged to wear i.e maybe wear them a few times before school starts just to get the hang of it.  

Extra Tips:

• Make sure you have plenty of spares, otherwise you will never leave the laundry room!    
• Label everything to avoid any mix ups with other kids’ stuff and make it easier to return them to you in case they get lost.
  
  

Now, If you have returning schoolers then you have to check if their existing uniforms fit or you need to get them new ones.

Shop for school supplies, pens pencils, cases, school bags etc and have them ready for the first day at school.

Prepare your child for their return to the school routine

The school routine should “return” at least a week before school starts! When gradually put the kids to sleep earlier and wake them up a little sooner, you help their inner clock adjust to the latest changes in sleep habits. Additionally, set a time you should leave the house for school and stick to that! The kids should be dressed, washed, with their teeth brushed etc and ready to leave the house on the set time as consistency help them stick to the particular routine and time frames.

Don’t take away all the fun!

Create constant reminders that the new term is coming but is not here yet! Studying and fun can happen simultaneously even thought their minds should start to re-focus on learning. You can “home  -school” with fun learning games such as groceries shopping where they keep the money and should sum up the cost etc. Older kids should be reminded that school time is here with simple activities on learned topics just to set their mind back on school stuff!

Most importantly, create a positive “myth” around the big return back to school, especially if you have young children just starting school.  Discuss all the fun they will be having through various learning activities and along with their friends to relax them (and let’s be honest: calm yourself as well?)

On the night before, make sure to get the kids into bed early, so they have a good rest and wake up fresh in the morning!

Last Tip: Practice your patience skills ?

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