Holiday for them Three hierarchs they will have from tutoring that pupils on Monday 30 January. But be careful, this day is not a holiday for schoolsand so they should be able to attend classes normally. Behind this paradox lies the non-renewal of the circulars of the Ministry of Education about the work of tutoring schools on the day of the Three Hierarchs. The caregivers who spoke to “K” yesterday they reported that the leadership of the ministry has been aware of this since 2020.

In particular, the school holiday on the day of the Three Hierarchs was canceled in 2020 by a resolution submitted to Parliament by the Minister of Education. Niki Kerameos. Thus, on the following Monday morning, students will take part in celebration activities at their school through the work and the proposal of the Three Hierarchs in letters, or they will attend church for two hours. According to the legislation, “these events may include religious and educational events related to the popularization of the social and pedagogical activities of the Great Fathers and their contribution to education and literature.”

After the events, their school program will continue as usual. In fact, a recent relevant circular, signed by the responsible Deputy Minister of Education, Zetta Makris, which was sent to schools a few days ago, strictly requires compliance with all of the above. For festive events and church services, what is defined in the sanitary regulations for the protection against the spread of coronavirus and under No. 1. D1a/GPok.50908/07-09-2022 KYA (Β΄ 4695).

And vice versa, on the same day, students will not be able to attend classes in general education and language centers, since the amendments to the legislation of 2020 were ignored tutoring educationalthough “the training centers are licensed by the National Organization for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP) and are overseen by the Secondary Education Boards” as assured “K” yesterday Ministry of Education official. In particular, although since 2020 January 30 has ceased to be included in school holidays, for general education tutoring schools and foreign language centers, Ministerial Decree 219434 / A5 / 2016-Government Gazette 4212 / B / 27-12-2016 remains in force, which states, that this day is a holiday.

Owners of tutoring schools, as well as parents, have raised the issue with the relevant authorities in recent years, but their protests have not yielded results. Tutoring schools accept the protests of parents about skipping preparatory courses and especially candidates for pan-Greek examinations. Such as yesterday pointedly indicated to the teacher “K” – the owner of the tutoring school“All those who provide tutoring services and abide by the law should apologize to their parents.”

It should be noted that universities will not work. A festive event is also planned at some faculties of the university.