With this confirmation I state that I, the undersigned allow _________________________________ student in Class________ to participate in the weekend workshop (20th and 21st March 2010) of the English School “Active Citizenship” Society at Cypria Bay Hotel, Paphos.
Name of Parent/Guardian: _________________________________
Student’s mobile phone number: ____________________
Home telephone number:____________________
Is the student a member of the “Active Citizenship” Society?YES
Re: Workshop on “Famine and slavery in developing countries: focusing on children's and women's rights”
The English School “Active Citizenship” Society is organising a weekend workshop at Cypria Bay Hotel in Paphos for about 50 students of Year 4 -6.
The purpose of this workshop is for the students to become aware of the process of globalization and how this is related to the social and economic reality of the so called “developing” countries. Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to discuss with experts issues such as the rights of children and women living in these countries. The detailed programme will be given to the students before the Workshop.
We will be leaving school by coach on Saturday 20th of March 2010 at 8:15 a.m. and returning on Sunday afternoon. The actual cost per student is expected to be around € 45 (includes accommodation at Cypria Bay Hotel, breakfast, two meals and transportation). The final price for the students will depend on the number of students and the extent of the subsidies received.
The students will be accompanied by members of staff.
Students should bring appropriate clothing.
Please complete the slip attached if you give permission to your son /daughter to attend the Workshop. The form should be returned to Mrs Evgenia Nikiforou, until Friday, 12th of February. For any additional information please contact Mrs Evgenia Nikiforou, tel. 22799300, during break time.
The Active Citizenship club began in September 2007 as a result of a student initiative. It initially brought together pupils from year 4-7 from a diverse range of backgrounds to discuss and debate issues of concern in a friendly, safe, environment and to develop citizenship skills and action. As a result of the success of this club there will be another Active Citizenship Society for years 1-3 beginning from September 2009.
We believe that nowadays passiveness and apathy are common characteristics of many students. This was the basic motive that encouraged students to request the formation of such a club. The idea of this club is to try and make students become more aware of social issues and become actively involved on improving society. An important aim is to help students acquire the skills and the competencies to become active democratic citizens. Another aim of this group is to bring students closer by organising different activities such as parties, writing articles to publish in school and screening of films and documentaries. A major aim is to learn how to debate and to respect different views on a variety of issues and to have fun between students in an alternative environment. Last but not least, the society aims to combat racism, extreme nationalism, and discriminatory attitudes amongst the school and elsewhere.
Some of the topics that are of interest include: current affairs, alternate music, commercialization of sports, different cultures, environment, school issues, racism, nationalism, immigration, anti-war organisations, social problems, religion and military issues, and of course, school uniform.
The Society publishes its own Magazine called “The Active Citizenship Society”.
Until today the society has published 4 issues of the magazine where students voiced their views on various current affairs issues and school issues. The magazine was sold to students and teachers within the school.
In order to achieve better communication between the students and to promote the dialog within the school community, the Society has created this blog, where you can find amongst others, information about the activities of the Society, film and book suggestions and the issues of the “Active Citizenship Society” magazine.
Meetings:every Thursday, Room SB16, at 2.00 -3.15.
