Call for Safer Surfaces in Schools
November 8, 2024
An accident at a school in Nicosia involving a serious injury to a student during Physical Education class has raised concerns about the need for safer sports surfaces. The student's father is advocating for the installation of tartan flooring instead of asphalt in the school's playground. The Ministry of Education has pointed out that tartan is not considered a safety surface and has strict maintenance requirements. The father is voicing his concerns to ensure student safety.