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Minister of Education Sofia Zacharakis Visits Upgraded Schools in Xanthi

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Minister of Education, Religions, and Sports Sofia Zacharakis visited upgraded schools in Xanthi, Greece, on the occasion of the start of the school year. The visit included several educational institutions, including the Public Onassis Gymnasium, the Public Onassio Lykio, the 11th Elementary and 1st Special Elementary School, the 13th Experimental Kindergarten, the 5th Gymnasium, and the Xanthi Minority Gymnasium. The schools have undergone renovations and improvements, including the installation of new infrastructure, modern laboratories, interactive boards, and sports facilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Minister of Education, Religions, and Sports Sofia Zacharakis visited several upgraded schools in Xanthi, including the Public Onassis Gymnasium and the Public Onassio Lykio, which have been upgraded with enhanced infrastructure, modern laboratories, and interactive boards.
  • The 11th Elementary and 1st Special Elementary School have been renovated through the Marietta Giannakou program, with maintenance, renovation of halls and hygiene, and the construction of new stadiums.
  • The 13th Experimental Kindergarten hasgroups of excellence and innovation in robotics, natural sciences, mythology, and theater in collaboration with the Democritus University of Thrace.
  • The 5th Gymnasium and the 4th General High School of Xanthi have been renovated through the Marietta Giannakou program and have educational programs, international competitions, and charity activities.
  • The Xanthi Minority Gymnasium has completed maintenance work, and the Muslim Xanthi Muslim Jerusalem was installed in a newly built building during the school year 2024-2025.
  • The Minister emphasized the importance of digital tools, modern infrastructure, and social responsibility in education.
  • Sophisticated innovations include artificial intelligence training for students to develop responsible usage; books in Informatics and an Introduction to the Economics Lesson in the 3rd High School, along with a pilot application of the multiple-book, which will be evaluated in practice.
  • The school program now has several partnerships and collaborations, including the Foundation for the Onassis Gymnasium of Xanthi.

Statistics:

  • Over 431 schools throughout Greece have been renovated, thanks to donations from the Onassis Foundation and the administrations of systemic banks.
  • The renovations include complete classroom and hygiene renovations, as well as infrastructure additions.

Sources:

  • [Minister of Education, Religions, and Sports Sofia Zacharakis - exact words spoken on her visit]
  • [Public Onassis Gymnasium (1st Gymnasium) and the Public Onassio Lykio (2nd General High School)]
  • [Marietta Giannakou program for the renovation of schools]
  • [Democritus University of Thrace - collaboration with the 13th Experimental Kindergarten]
  • [Onassis Foundation for its strategic contribution to the Onassis High School of Xanthi]
  • [Hellenic Bank Association for their brave donation to renovate schools throughout Greece]
  • [School year 2024-2025 statistics, including renovated schools]

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