schools
New interactive screens at Corfu schools
CORFU. The large touch screens, with computer capabilities, are being installed in all classes at high schools, junior high schools, and in the 5th and 6th years of primary schools, as part of the Ministry of Education΄s programme.
Sit-ins continuing at six schools
CORFU. The sit-ins are continuing at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd High Schools, Kato Korakiana Vocational High School and Agros Junior High and High Schools.
Training seminars on use of defibrillators at North Corfu schools
CORFU. Following the installation of defibrillators in schools by North Corfu Municipality, training has begun on their usage by Ambulance Service (EKAB) trainers.
Sit-ins at six Corfu schools
CORFU. Second day of sit-ins at 1st and 2nd High Schools and Agros Junior and High School.
Pupils΄ outcry about police intervention in high schools
CORFU. "We΄re pupils, not criminals," shout pupils.
Pupils΄ sit-in at 1st and 2nd High Schools
CORFU. At 11:30 in the morning, there will be a protest at the High Schools in the aftermath of the events of January 18th, with the support of the Central Corfu Parents΄ Association and the Teachers΄ Union (ELME).
Increased demand for flu and Covid tests at pharmacies
CORFU. The situation at Corfu Hospital is under control. The opening of schools after the holiday took place with absences in single digits.
Composters and healthy eating at Kavadades Nursery, Sfakera Childcare Centre and 2nd Special School
CORFU. The installation of composters in North Corfu school facilities is being carried out in collaboration with the Deputy Mayor for Circular Economy, Spyridoula Kokkali, the Regional Director of Education, Petros Aggelopoulos, Corfu Primary and Secondary Education Directorate, and, of course, with the school heads.
Meeting at North Corfu Town Hall to discuss problems in education
CORFU. The main focus of the discussion was on school transportation and infrastructure.
Only limited provision of school meals in Corfu
CORFU. Only nine primary schools are participating in the programme that started to be implemented in Corfu two years ago.
Central Corfu Municipality to carry out maintenance and repair works in more schools
CORFU. The works concern the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th Junior High Schools, the Liapades Junior High School, the 2nd Vocational High School, the Korakiana Vocational High School, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd High Schools and the Kastellani Mesi school.
4 Corfu schools chosen to take part in Greek version of PISA programme
CORFU. Reactions from the educational community due to the categorisation of schools.
Teachers and pupils absent from school due to viral infections
CORFU. Primary teachers΄ union (SEPE) calls for immediate recruitment of substitute teachers exclusively for the emergency vacancies, such as recruitment of cleaning staff.
Corfu Hospital pulmonary clinic completely full
CORFU. Spike in infections in adults and children. Increase in visits to the hospital outpatient department.
Central Corfu Municipality setting up meetings with Pupils΄ Councils from all schools
CORFU. Meetings will be held with the 15-member Pupils΄ Councils from all the Central Corfu secondary schools.
Corfu schools looking for ways to reduce heating oil consumption
CORFU. New generation air conditioners, heaters, maintenance and cleaning of heating burners are used by School Committees to address the issue.
Makeovers planned for 15 Central Corfu schools
CORFU. The first was at the 1st & 5th Junior High School.
South Corfu primary and nursery schools closed due to yesterday΄s weather
CORFU. Even the brand new Vraganiotika School Centre had problems.
