1 LANITEIO LYKEIO A’

2  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.

3  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.

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

5 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)

6  In the school year 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

7 96 teachers work in our school 32 of them also teach in other schools

8 Our headmistress is Mrs Eleni Demetriou

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

10 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

11 Physics Lab

12 Chemistry Lab

13 Computer Room

14 Technology Room

15 Art Room

16 Art Room

17 Music Studio

18 Concert Hall

19 Library EVENTS Presentation of books Pupils’ work Discussions Book exhibitions

20  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)

21 Since 2006, the Music School “Marios Tokas” operates within Laniteio Lykeio A’.

22 Music School “Marios Tokas”

23 Music School “Marios Tokas”

24 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.

25 2 nd medical student conference

26 Christmas celebration

27 Theatrical performance

28 National Parade

29 Events at school

30 This is our school ! I hope you will have the chance to learn more about it. Thank you for your attention. Stella Konstantinou C5

31 Slide 2 Laniteio 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 Slide 3 In 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 4 The 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 years of age and the Lyceum offers specialised education to year old students. Slide 5 Laniteio 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 6 In the school year , 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 7 There 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 8 The headmistress is Mrs Eleni Demetriou.

32 Slide 9 Laniteio Lykeio A’ is the coordinating school for all high schools in Limassol district. Slide 10 Apart 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, 19 Slide 20 Lessons begin at 7:30 and finish at 13:35. Each period lasts 45 minutes. Students attend 7 lessons a day. Slides 21, 22, 23 Since 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 24 Our 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 25 Our 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 30 Thank you for your attention Stella Konstantinou C5