Semester A
09.09.24 Classes Begin
11.11.24-15.11.24 Mid-Semester Break
20.12.24 End of Semester A
09.09.24 Classes Begin
11.11.24-15.11.24 Mid-Semester Break
20.12.24 End of Semester A
07.01.25 Classes Begin
03.03.25- 05.03.25 Mid-Semester Break
12.04.25 Easter Holidays Begin
28.04.24 Classes Begin
30.05.25 End of Semester B
TBA Final Examinations
September – June
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm
July & August
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8.00am – 2.00pm
Christmas – Closed
Easter – Closed
If you wish to speak to Ms Maria Photiades, you may call her during school hours or arrange an appointment between 8.30 am – 1.50 pm, Monday – Friday.
Click here to print the list of all Teachers’ Office Hours.
The Grammar School’s philosophy on education not only emphasizes the active involvement of students and teachers, but also parents. This approach focuses on the need for a holistic approach to education stressing the importance of a student’s health and well being in combination with their academic development.
As part of practicing this philosophy, both The Grammar School and The Grammar Junior School annually organize a series of lectures focusing on the well being of the child or adolescent within the family and wider social setting. Guest speakers are all specialists in the professions of psychology, psychotherapy and child psychiatry. These lectures are organized and facilitated by Ms Maria Photiades, the Educational Counsellor of The Grammar School, and Mrs Agni Photiou, the Educational Psychologist of The Grammar Junior School.
In addition, a variety of other informative lectures are organised throughout the year in connection with events and functions held at the school. The range of topics includes important issues such as road safety, blood donation, civil defence and military service, environmental and health issues, anti-racism, and anti-bullying just to name a few. Visiting speakers from a number of universities also address students on both higher education in general and their specific institutions.
Discipline is the responsibility of all teachers and students, whether in the classroom or generally around the school. Incidents must never be ignored and should be dealt with immediately, where possible. In case of misbehavior the following steps should be followed by all teachers to ensure consistency:
Strike 1 – warning, verbal.
Strike 2 – the offence is recorded on the discipline referral form and the student is asked to see the Head of Year the following break.
Head of Year informs the parents and may impose further sanctions (1 day OSS, ISS, SSS). Disruptive and major offences should be referred to the Head of Discipline.
If a student is not in proper uniform, or his/her appearance is judged to be unacceptable, the student is asked to see any of the Heads available, as soon as possible. At first offense students will be sent home for the rest of the day. If the student does not report to any of the Heads, as instructed, this will be considered a serious offence of insubordination and the matter is directly referred to the Discipline Committee. Repeated offences are referred to the Discipline Committee for further action.
Serious or repeated offences will be referred directly to the Head of Discipline and/or the Discipline Committee and appropriate sanctions will be imposed according to the categories table.
The Discipline Committee may expel a student from the school if their behavior is deemed inappropriate.
Students with serious and repeated discipline offences in their records may not be accepted for registration the following academic year. At the end of each academic year, the Head of Discipline will bring such cases to the teachers’ body to decide accordingly. The same procedure will be followed for students with a significant number of unexcused absences.
Possible punishments:
SSS – School Social Service
ISS – In School Suspension
OSS – Out of School Suspension
Textbooks and e-books for all classes may be purchased from The Grammar School Bookstore. The bookstore also stocks the required school uniform and PE kit. Grey skirts and trousers may be purchased from a specific local retailer.
Opening Hours – August/September 2024
8.30am – 1.00pm
2.45pm – 5.00pm
Regular Opening Hours:
During the academic year the bookstore is open 1st and 2nd breaks.
For further information, contact the bookstore.
Tel. 22695695
Tracksuit, T-Shirt and Shorts – Puma sportswear with The Grammar School’s badge and are available only at the School Bookstore.
Training Shoes – No bright colours.
Set out below are the details for the insurance cover for students of the Grammar School, on a twenty four hour basis, according to the policy with Universal Life Insurance Company:
For dental treatment necessitated by an accident the coverage for medical and other expenses may not exceed the amount of €200.
For further clarifications and information please contact our insurance agent Mr Yiannos Charilaou at tel. 99663828.
Parents must be informed that, upon the occurrence of a Force Majeure event, the School will use all reasonable ways to lessen the effects by providing education remotely where and if possible. Force Majeure means causes which are unpredictable and beyond the control of the School and which could not have been avoided or prevented. These cases could be war, industrial action, floods, Act of God, epidemic, pandemic or plague, statutory provisions, acts of Government bodies or authorities.
Activities outside the classroom have significant benefits for young people and help to bring learning to life. They encourage students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills beyond the classroom, through educational activities. The Grammar School recognises the importance of these experiences, making regular educational and recreational trips within Cyprus and to other countries a valued part of the school curriculum. Students visit archaeological sites and museums broadening their historical knowledge. In addition, visits to areas of natural beauty promote a sense of community as students participate in class picnics and on such trips, students are encouraged to respect the environment. Group visits are also organised to various local manufacturing concerns to give students an insight into the business sector.
Field trips are arranged by individual academic departments in order to fulfil the educational requirements of their curriculum. On such trips students are assigned appropriate tasks which are closely monitored by their teachers. A number of clubs organise trips periodically during the year to give students the opportunity to further their sporting skills and practical skills in a range of activities, from tree planting to photography.