Meet our Staff

The Executive Director of Xenion Junior School is Mrs Katelitsa Zouvani-Phylactou, Head Teacher of Xenion High School, founder of Xenion Education and well-known educator. The day-to-day management of the school is in the hands of Mrs. Xenia Phylactou-Monoyiou, an experienced and skilled teacher who studied in the UK. We are also fortunate to have, as an Academic Consultant, Mrs. ...

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Pastoral Care

Our aim is to help parents in the development of their children’s character by providing models of care, respect and co-operation. The welfare of our students is paramount and close attention is paid to their emotional well-being. We have a ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy towards any form of bullying and strive to ensure that the time your child spends at Xenion Junior School is not ...

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Communication

Communication Folder  In this folder students/parents will receive all announcements from the school. Teams & Tapestry  These systems are used daily by the staff and they are the most effective ways for parents, to contact the teachers, the Reception, the Deputy Head and the Director. Calendar & Monthly Agenda  This agenda informs parents and students ...

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Teaching Methods

Learning and teaching at Xenion Junior School are rooted in experiential learning. Students are encouraged to experiment through carefully monitored play and independent discovery and all intelligences, including kinaesthetic, spatial and emotional, are developed. There is a hands-on approach to all lessons which helps the students to become confident learners, less likely to rely on ...

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Discipline

At Xenion Junior we believe that children must be supported to develop self-discipline and respect for themselves and for the people and places around them. This is a major theme in our HPSE syllabus and is reinforced in every aspect of our daily teaching. Lack of discipline and poor conduct affect students’ progress and are not acceptable at our school. Our rules are simple, ...

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Curriculum

The main curriculum of Xenion Junior School is a modified one which includes the best of both the Cypriot National Curriculum and British Key Stages 1 and 2. A sensible balance of the two ensures that our Cypriot students cover the National curriculum every bit as fully as their peers in state schools. In addition, Xenion Junior School offers a broader education, including fluency in English and ...

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Timetable

The Junior School year starts on the 2nd Monday of September and runs to the third week of June. The school day is from 07:45 until 14:15. Children are supervised during breaks and lunch breaks as well as while coming in or going out of school.   JUNIOR SCHOOL ...

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School Events

We celebrate all major national and international holidays, festivals and events within the timetable. Groups of students are encouraged to work together to create presentations on a wide range of subjects. We take part in a variety of national and international events and competitions organized by both the Ministry of Education and European educational organisations and a number of educational ...

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Extra-Curricular Activities

The school organises termly excursions for which a charge is made. The cost includes entrance fees, lunch and coach transportation. Usually all children and staff are involved in the excursion, making it a wonderful experience. Individual teachers organise local field trips which enhance the curriculum by giving children hands on experiences. These trips are usually within the local area and ...

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International Participation

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Clubs

In the beginning of the year, you will receive the Xenion Junior School Club Programme and a Club Analysis document, which is an explanation of each club for Xenion Junior School students. These documents are both emailed to parents prior to the beginning of the new school year. Wednesday and Friday clubs are compulsory for all students of Xenion Junior School. All other clubs are ...

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Parents Association

The Committee of the Parents’ Association is elected during the first meeting of the school year and its term of office is one year. All parents are automatically members of the association. The elected committee meets once a month unless there is a need for an additional meeting. The Association aims to give the school practical help in its work and to serve as a bridge of communication ...

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Technology

One of the most exciting innovations in modern teaching has been the increasing use of computer technology across all areas of the curriculum. This has, in many ways, revolutionised teaching methods. Xenion Junior School has embraced new technology because we know that if we seek to create 21st century citizens, we must have a 21st century school. Every classroom at Xenion Junior School has ...

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Lunch & Cafeteria

Xenion Cafeteria prepares all the school meals. It also offers fresh, home-made sandwiches and salads as well as a wide range of snacks, drinks, home baking and fresh fruit. Lunch can be either a packed lunch brought from home or a cooked lunch from Xenion Cafeteria. Packed lunch must be prepared and sent in with the child at 7.45am. Our online lunch ordering system, Xenion Junior School Lunch ...

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Uniform

Uniform General Rules: 1. Only approved uniform items may be worn.  2. No jewellery is to be worn except:       a) a watch       b) a small cross       c) plain sleepers in pierced ears (ONE PAIR). Boys are not allowed to wear earrings.  3. No necklaces or rings are allowed, as these items can be dangerous.  4. ...

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Stationery and Books

Books and some stationery items will be provided by the school and are included in the fees. All equipment and books supplied remain the property of Xenion Junior School and children are expected to keep all items in good condition. Parents will be asked to pay for or replace damaged or lost books and equipment. During the year, children may be asked to purchase additional resources which ...

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Classes

Pupils are generally grouped as follows (age as at 1st September): Junior Classes Junior 1 6 years old Junior 4 9 years old Junior 2 7 years old Junior 5 10 years old Junior 3 8 years old Junior ...

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