Start of the New Academic Year in Cyprus
September 5, 2025
Today marked the first school bell for students in Cyprus' junior high schools, high schools, and technical schools, signaling the start of the new academic year. Education Minister Athina Michaelidou emphasized the changes in education, encouraging students to see school as a place of creation and collaboration. She mentioned new learning opportunities and innovation, including financial education and robotics. The minister highlighted the need for collective participation in educational change. She also stated that education should honor all students and society as a whole.