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LANITEIO LYKEIO A’

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LANITEIO LYKEIO A’

Laniteio Lykeio A’ is the oldest

school in our city.

It was founded in 1819 by a group of residents who were admirers of Greek education.

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In 1950 the school was moved to its present premises, donated by a prominent Limassol citizen, called Nikolaos. P .Lanitis.

His statue can be seen in the atrium.

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In 1975 the school was divided into two three-year cycles, the Gymnasium and the

Lyceum.

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Laniteio Lykeio A’ is a unified state lyceum, which offers a

three-year cycle of specialised education to

students 16 – 18 year old.

Students can choose subjects in the seconds and third

grade.

On completion of the third year, successful students are awarded the School Leaving

Certificate (Apolyterio)

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In the school year 2009-10 there are 565 pupils• 211 pupils are in the

first grade• 186 pupils are in the

second grade• 168 pupils are in the

third grade

There are: • 10 classes for the

first grade • 9 classes for the

second grade • 8 classes for the

third grade

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• 96 teachers work in our school • 32 of them also teach in other schools

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Our headmistress is Mrs Eleni Demetriou

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Laniteio Lykeio A’ is the coordinating school for all high schools in Limassol

district.

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The complex consists of 20 classrooms 2 Physics Labs 1 Biology Lab 2 Chemistry Labs 3 Rooms for Computer Studies 2 Rooms for Design and Technology 2 Rooms for Typing 1 Art Room 2 Language Rooms 1 Music Room 1 Music Studio 1 Concert Hall 1 Library 2 Teacher Rooms 1 Stadium 1 modern multipurpose Athletic Centre 1 small church 1 Theatre

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Physics Lab

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Chemistry Lab

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Computer Room

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Technology Room

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Art Room

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Art Room

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Music Studio

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Concert Hall

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Library• EVENTS

Presentation of books

Pupils’ workDiscussionsBook

exhibitions

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Lessons begin at 7:30 and finish at 13:35

Each period lasts 45 minutes Students attend 7 lessons a day breaks : 9:00 (10 minutes) 10:45 (20 minutes) 12:40 (10 minutes)

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Since 2006, the Music School “Marios Tokas” operates within

Laniteio Lykeio A’.

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Music School “Marios Tokas”

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Music School “Marios Tokas”

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The students are involved in many

extracurricular activities

Participation in competitions, athletic games and social events.Organising and presenting many events. Participating regularly in conferences. Involvement in European and International exchange programmes since 1991.

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2nd medical student conference

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Christmas celebration

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Theatrical performance

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National Parade

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Events at school

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This is our school !

I hope you will have the chance to learn more about it.

Thank you for your attention.

Stella Konstantinou C5

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Slide 2Laniteio Lykeio A’ is the oldest secondary school in Limassol and the second oldest school in Cyprus. It is a

state school, which has played an important role in the national and spiritual life of the country. Laniteion Lykeio A’ was founded in 1819.

Slide 3In 1950 the school was moved to its present premises, donated by a prominent Limassol citizen. Mr. Nicolaos

P. Lanitis. It was then given the name Laniteio in the early 1950s in his honour. His statue can be seen in the atrium on the left just before you enter the school.

Slide 4The school remained a six-year school until 1975 and then it was divided into two three-year cycles, the

Gymnasium and the Lyceum. The schools are housed in different school buildings and have different principals. The Gymnasium offers a three-year cycle of general education to students from 12-15 years of age and the Lyceum offers specialised education to 15-18 year old students.

Slide 5Laniteio Lykeio A’ is a Unified State Lyceum. Its students choose their special subjects, from a great number of

options, in the second and third grade.Students are evaluated on the basis of their participation in class, written tests during the three terms and

written examinations at the end of each academic year. At the end of the third year the students take National Examinations. On completion of the third year, successful students are awarded the School Leaving Certificate (Apolyterio) which fulfils entry requirements at a number of European universities.

Slide 6In the school year 2009-10, there are 565 pupils attending courses at Laniteio Lykeio A’. 211 pupils are in the

first grade, 186 are in the second grade and 168 are in the third grade.The students are distributed in 27 classes. There are 10 classes for the first grade, 9 classes for the second

grade and 8 classes for the third grade. Slide 7There are 82 teachers, one Principal and 13 Assistant Principals in Laniteio Lykeio A’. 32 of the school’s teachers

also work in other schools. Slide 8The headmistress is Mrs Eleni Demetriou.

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Slide 9Laniteio Lykeio A’ is the coordinating school for all high schools in Limassol district.Slide 10Apart from the 20 classrooms, the building houses two Physics Labs, one Biology Lab and two Chemistry Labs,

three Rooms for Computer Studies, two for Design and Technology, two for Typing, one Art Room, two Language Rooms, a Music Room, a Music Studio, a Concert Hall, the Library and two teacher’ rooms. There is also a Stadium, a multipurpose Athletic Centre, a Theatre and a small church.

Slides 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19Slide 20Lessons begin at 7:30 and finish at 13:35. Each period lasts 45 minutes. Students attend 7 lessons a day. Slides 21, 22, 23Since 2006, the Music School “Marios Tokas” operates within Laniteio School A’ offering talented students the

chance to study music in addition to the usual school programme. There are two classes with 38 students who stay until 6.00 o’clock in the afternoon at school in order to take music lessons. Music School “Marios Tokas” has a leading role in all school’s events. In Cyprus there are only two Music Schools.

Slide 24Our school provides its students with chances to distinguish themselves in the academic, artistic and sports

fields. The students participate in competitions, athletic games and also in social events. The school has a long tradition in organizing and presenting events.

Slide 25Our students regularly participate in student Conferences such as the Annual Conference of Unesco Associated

Schools or in other Panhellenic, Pancyprian and District Conferences.The school has been involved in European and International exchange programmes since 1991.Our school has

been actively involved in the European Union’s Socrates Comenius 1. This school year Laniteio Lykeio A’ participates in three European Lifelong Learning Programmes.

Today, as Cyprus is a member of the European Union, Laniteio Lykeio A’ is working to contribute to the shaping of the citizen of the 21st century with the same sense of duty and responsibility which its long-established tradition has exhibited.

Slide 26, 27, 28 29, Slide 30Thank you for your attentionStella Konstantinou C5