Paralimni Lyceum School Conference: 

"Developing and Implementing Good Practices for Physical and Mental Empowerment and Enhancement of the Learning Experience"

• Ms. Eleni Papastefanou, Inspector of Special Education, and Ms. Antigoni Karagianni, Special Education teacher, discussed the causes of anxiety and strategies for its management.

• Professor Maria Hassapidou, Professor of Nutrition, focused on nutrition and education, emphasizing the importance of healthy meal planning for improved learning outcomes.

• Professor Dimitris Koutsogiannis, Professor of Applied Linguistics and Vice-President of the Center for the Greek Language, provided a comprehensive overview of the innovations and challenges facing the school community in the future.

• Dr. Irene Papakammenou spoke about alternative assessment methods and tools.

The conference also included successful interactive workshops in which students and teachers actively participated.  In addition to gaining knowledge, participants engaged in discussions on cultivating critical thinking and raised questions about nutrition and emotional support.

A highlight of the conference was a roundtable discussion, structured as an interactive workshop, with the participation of students, parents, and teachers. This productive dialogue proved particularly beneficial for identifying student needs, with an emphasis on the pressures they face within Cyprus' exam-centred educational system.

A common view among conference participants was that schools can play a significant role in fostering creativity and disseminating innovative practices to the wider community. Moreover, there was a shared feeling that schools should become spaces for emotional uplifting and expression.  Paralimni Lyceum remains committed to collaborating with students, parents/guardians, and local community stakeholders to improve learning outcomes and create a constructive environment for the entire school community.

The conference was organized through the collaborative efforts of the following committees:

• European and International Programs Committee

• School Board, Social Events and Reception Committee

• Conferences and Interactive Workshops Committee