General Lyceum of Rio participates in European and international educational initiatives that promote active citizenship, democratic values, creativity and collaboration.
Through educational programmes, partnerships and student activities, our school encourages students to develop essential skills, broaden their perspectives and engage with contemporary European and global challenges.
Below, you can explore some of our school's educational initiatives and collaboratio
During the 2023–2024 school year, General Lyceum of Rio was involved in the European Parliament Ambassador School (EPAS) programme.
On 6 November 2023, three teachers from our school participated in a training seminar organised by the European Parliament Liaison Office in Greece, in cooperation with educational and European information institutions.
The seminar focused on parliamentary democracy, European values, human rights, freedom, dialogue and solidarity, supporting educators in promoting European citizenship and democratic awareness.
In April 2023, students from General Lyceum of Rio participated in the 7th European Student Conference in Verona, Italy.
They presented a project exploring migration and hospitality as elements shaping Greek and European identity. During the conference, students exchanged ideas and experiences with participants from other schools, strengthening their intercultural understanding and sense of European citizenship.
In 2023, General Lyceum of Rio collaborated with the British Council on an educational programme focused on developing students' essential soft skills.
Through interactive workshops and experiential activities, students strengthened their critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills while exploring social innovation, active citizenship and entrepreneurship.
An eight-member student team also participated in the National Social Innovation Ideas Competition (Skills Clubs). Their project, entitled “Learning from the Experiences of Others”, was selected for the final stage of the competition.
This initiative encouraged students to develop innovative ideas with a positive social impact and prepared them for active participation in society.