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'''Archbishop Makarios III Lyceum''' ({{Lang-gr|Λύκειο Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ'|translit=Lýkeio Archiepiskópou Makaríou G'}}), also known as '''Dasoupolis Lyceum''' ({{Lang-gr|Λύκειο Δασούπολης|translit=}}), is a public [[Lyceum|high school]] located in Dasoupoli, [[Strovolos]], [[Nicosia]], [[Cyprus]]. Established in 1978, the school is named after [[Makarios III]], the first [[President of Cyprus]] and [[List of archbishops of Cyprus|archbishop]] of the [[Church of Cyprus]] from 1950 to 1977, who is sometimes called the '[[Father of the Nation|father of the nation]]'.
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'''Archbishop Makarios III Lyceum''' ({{Lang-gr|Λύκειο Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ'|translit=Lýkeio Archiepiskópou Makaríou G'}}) is a public [[Secondary school|high school]] located in Dasoupoli, [[Nicosia]], [[Cyprus]]. Established in 1978, the school is named for [[Makarios III]], the first [[President of Cyprus]] and [[List of archbishops of Cyprus|Archbishop]] of the [[Church of Cyprus]] from 1950 to 1977, who is often called the [[Father of the Nation]].


== History ==
== History ==


Established in 1978 in the [[Strovolos]] district of Nicosia,<ref>{{cite web|url = https://europeanschoolradio.eu/archives/school/lykeio-archiepiskopou-makariou-iii-dasoupoli | website = europeanschoolradio.eu | title = Lykeio Archiepiskopou Makariou III – Dasoupoli | accessdate = 17 November 2023 }}</ref> the school was originally named for the [[Barnabas|Apostle Barnabas]] before being renamed Archbishop Makarios III Lyceum in the 1980s.<ref name="hist">{{cite web|url = https://lyk-dasoupoli-lef.schools.ac.cy/index.php/el/sxoleio/istoriko-scholeiou | website = lyk-dasoupoli-lef.schools.ac.cy | publisher = Λύκειο Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ' Δασούπολη | title = Ιστορικό Σχολείου | accessdate = 17 November 2023 | language = el }}</ref>
Archbishop Makarios III Lyceum was established in 1978 in the [[Strovolos]] district of Nicosia.


The school was founded to support refugees from the [[Turkish invasion of Cyprus|1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus]]. From 1978 until 1983, the school was only a gymnasium (middle school). From 1983 to 1986, it functioned as a gymnasium and a [[lyceum]] (high school). Since 1986, it has been only a lyceum.
The school was founded to support refugees from the [[Turkish invasion of Cyprus|1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus]].<ref name="hist"/> From 1978 until 1983, the school was only a gymnasium (middle school). From 1983 to 1986, it functioned as a gymnasium and a [[lyceum]] (high school). Since 1986, it has been only a lyceum.


It is one of the largest lyceums in Nicosia, with around seven hundred students and one hundred staff each year. During the 2014–2015 academic year, the school was renovated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.schools.ac.cy/lyc-mak-nic/istoriko.html |title=Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού |accessdate=2009-09-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090627090818/http://www.schools.ac.cy/lyc-mak-nic/istoriko.html |archivedate=2009-06-27 }}</ref>
It is one of the largest lyceums in Nicosia, with around seven hundred students and one hundred staff each year. During the 2014–2015 academic year, the school was renovated.<ref name="ministry">{{cite web|url=http://www.schools.ac.cy/lyc-mak-nic/istoriko.html | publisher = Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth | website = schools.ac.cy |title=Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού |accessdate=2009-09-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090627090818/http://www.schools.ac.cy/lyc-mak-nic/istoriko.html |archivedate=2009-06-27 | language = el }}</ref>


The school is used as an exam centre for the [[Secondary_education_in_Cyprus#Access_to_higher_education|National Entrance exams]]<ref>{{cite news|url = https://cyprustimes.com/koinonia/anakoinothikan-ta-exetastika-kentra-gia-tis-pagkypries-exetaseis-prosvasis/ | work = Cyprus Times | title = Ανακοινώθηκαν τα Εξεταστικά Κέντρα για τις Παγκύπριες Εξετάσεις Πρόσβασης | date = 18 April 2023 | accessdate = 17 November 2023 | language = el }}</ref> and as a [[polling station]].<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.offsite.com.cy/eidiseis/boyleytikes-ekloges-2021/eparhias-larnakasi-melini-kai-fetos-mikrotero-eklogiko-kentro | title= Επαρχίας Λάρνακας:Η Μελίνη και φέτος το μικρότερο εκλογικό κέντρο | date = 30 May 2021 | accessdate = 17 November 2023 | language = el }}</ref>
== Students' Activities ==

In 2016, students from the school won a "Pan-Cypriot High School Circle Award" for a research project.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://paideia-news.com/3o-brabeio-gia-lykeio-arx.-makarioy-g%CE%84dasoypolis-ston-diagonismo-%C2%ABmathites-stin-ereyna-mera-2015-16%C2%BB21762 | website = paideia-news.com | publisher = CHR-News Ltd | title = 3ο βραβείο για Λύκειο Αρχ. Μακαρίου Γ΄Δασούπολης στον Διαγωνισμό «Μαθητές στην Έρευνα-ΜΕΡΑ 2015-16» | date = 13 June 2016 | accessdate = 17 November 2023 | language = el }}</ref>

== Student activities ==


=== Publications ===
=== Publications ===
The school has several student-run publications. The ''Student Colors'' ({{Lang-gr|Μαθητικά Χρώματα|translit=Mathitiká Chrómata}}) magazine is the oldest publication at the school. ''Anazitisis'' ({{Lang-gr|Αναζήτησεις}}) is published annually at the end of the academic year, and the ''Dasoupolitis'' ({{Lang-gr|Δασουπολίτες|translit=Dasoupolítes}}) newspaper is published annually at the end of the first term. ''Dasoupolitis'' won prizes in Cyprus and Greece and can be found online at the school's website.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023|reason=All of the above info should be cited}}
The school has several student-run publications. The ''Student Colors'' ({{Lang-gr|Μαθητικά Χρώματα|translit=Mathitiká Chrómata}}) magazine is the oldest publication at the school. ''Anazitisis'' ({{Lang-gr|Αναζήτησεις}}) is published annually at the end of the academic year, and the ''Dasoupolitis'' ({{Lang-gr|Δασουπολίτες|translit=Dasoupolítes}}) newspaper is published annually at the end of the first term.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023|reason=All of the above info should be cited}}


=== Sports ===
=== Sports ===
Dasoupoli has volleyball and handball teams that have won titles in Pancyprian and nationwide tournaments.{{fact|date=November 2023}} Students also participate in athletics competitions,<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.actioninsports.com/ti-xechorisame-stoys-pagkyprioys-scholikoys-agones-lykeion-paramenei-to-provlima-me-ton-anemo-sto-gsp/| website = actioninsports.com | title = Τι ξεχωρίσαμε στους Παγκύπριους σχολικούς αγώνες Λυκείων- Παραμένει το πρόβλημα με τον άνεμο στο ΓΣΠ | language = el | date = 5 April 2023 | accessdate = 17 November 2023 }}</ref> gymnastics, cycling and swimming.<ref name="ministry"/>
Dasoupoli has volleyball and handball teams that have won titles in Pancyprian and nationwide tournaments. Students have also been distinguished in Olympic gymnastics, athletics, cycling and swimming.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023|reason=Both claims should be cited}}


=== Theatre ===
=== Theatre ===
Every year the school takes part in the Pancyprian School Theatre Competition ({{Lang-gr|Παγκύπριοι Σχολικοί Αγώνες Θεάτρου|translit=Pankýprioi Scholikoí Agónes Theátrou}}). During the 11th competition, the school won first place and was selected to represent [[Cyprus]] at the Panhellenic School Games of Arts ({{Lang-gr|Πανελλήνιοι Μαθητικοί Καλλιτεχνικοί Αγώνες|translit=Panellínioi Mathitikoí Kallitechnikoí Agónes}}), where they won 2nd place. The play they performed was "Students" ({{Lang-gr|Φοιτηταί|translit=Foititaí}}) by [[Gregorios Xenopoulos]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}}
The school has taken part in the Pancyprian School Theatre Competition ({{Lang-gr|Παγκύπριοι Σχολικοί Αγώνες Θεάτρου|translit=Pankýprioi Scholikoí Agónes Theátrou}}).<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.thoc.org.cy/el/theatredevelopment/theatreeducation?nid=36844| website = thoc.org.cy | publisher = [[Theatrical Organization of Cyprus]] | title = Aποτελέσματα 27ων Παγκύπριων Σχολικών Αγώνων Θεάτρου | language = el | date = 24 April 2016 | accessdate = 17 November 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url = https://parathyro.politis.com.cy/153714/article | work = parathyro.politis.com.cy | publisher = [[Politis (Cyprus)|Politis]] | title = 27οι Παγκύπριοι σχολικοί αγώνες θεάτρου | language = el | date = 23 February 2016 | accessdate = 17 November 2023 }}</ref> During the 11th competition, the school won first place and was selected to represent [[Cyprus]] at the Panhellenic School Games of Arts ({{Lang-gr|Πανελλήνιοι Μαθητικοί Καλλιτεχνικοί Αγώνες|translit=Panellínioi Mathitikoí Kallitechnikoí Agónes}}), where they won 2nd place.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}} The play they performed was "Students" ({{Lang-gr|Φοιτηταί|translit=Foititaí}}) by [[Gregorios Xenopoulos]].<ref name="ministry"/>


=== International Programs ===
=== International programs ===
The school has taken part in various international programs and competitions. The school has cooperated with schools in [[Germany]] and [[Austria]] through the [[Socrates programme]]. It also takes part in the [[List of model United Nations conferences|Mediterranean branch]] of [[Model United Nations]] (MEDIMUN) and <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.medimun.net/ |title=Home |website=medimun.net}}</ref> the [[European Youth Parliament]]. It also applied to participate in the three-year [[Erasmus+]] program.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}}
The school has taken part in a number of international programs, including cooperation with schools in [[Germany]] and [[Austria]] through the [[Socrates programme]].<ref name="ministry"/> It also takes part in the [[List of model United Nations conferences|Mediterranean branch]] of [[Model United Nations]] (MEDIMUN) and <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.medimun.net/ |title=Mediterranean Model United Nations - Home |website=medimun.net | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20150123221317/http://www.medimun.net/ | archivedate = 23 January 2015 }}{{fv|reason=School not listed on website/webpage?|date=November 2023}}</ref> the [[European Youth Parliament]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}} The school is "twinned" with Arsakeion High School ({{lang-gr|Αρσάκειο Λύκειο}}) of [[Patras]], Greece.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.arsakeio.gr/gr/patra/patra-high-school/ta-nea-mas/events-activities/48638-adelfopoiisi-me-to-lykeio-arxiepiskopou-makariou-g-dasoypolis-kyprou | website = arsakeio.gr | publisher = [[Arsakeio]] | language = el | title = Αδελφοποίηση με το Λύκειο Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ΄ Δασούπολης Κύπρου | date = March 2023 | accessdate = 17 November 2023 }}</ref>

==Former students==
* [[Nikos Christodoulides]] (b. 1973), 8th President of Cyprus<ref>{{cite news|url = https://www.philenews.com/eidiseis/article/1256687/nikos-christodoulidis-o-thiasotis-tou-orthologismou/ | publisher = ΦΙΛΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΟΣ ΔΗΜΟΣΙΑ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΛΙΜΙΤΕΔ | website = philenews.com | title = Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης, ο θιασώτης του ορθολογισμού | language = el | date = 13 February 2023 | accessdate = 17 November 2023 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
* {{official|https://lyk-dasoupoli-lef.schools.ac.cy/}}
* [https://www.inewsgr.com/173/diapsevdei-o-syndesmos-goneon-tou-lykeiou-dasoupolis-eidisi-gia-epeisodia-kata-giorti-apofoitisis.htm iNewsgr.com - Association of Parents of Dasoupoli High School denies reports of incidents during a graduation celebration - 23 April 2013]
* [https://olaomonoia.com/fans/paremvasi-mathitikou-sto-lykeio-arxiepiskopou-makariou/ olaOmonoia.com - Intervention of students at the High School of Archbishop Makarios III - 20 November 2020]



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Archbishop Makarios III Lyceum
Λύκειο Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ’
Main entrance to the lyceum
Location
Map
Nicosia, Cyprus
Coordinates35°08′56″N 33°22′21″E / 35.148893°N 33.372510°E / 35.148893; 33.372510
Information
Other nameDasoupolis Lyceum
TypePublic High-School
Established1978; 46 years ago (1978)
School districtNicosia
Faculty88
Enrollment540 (2023-24)
Websitelyk-dasoupoli-lef.schools.ac.cy

Archbishop Makarios III Lyceum (Greek: Λύκειο Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ', romanized: Lýkeio Archiepiskópou Makaríou G'), also known as Dasoupolis Lyceum (Greek: Λύκειο Δασούπολης), is a public high school located in Dasoupoli, Strovolos, Nicosia, Cyprus. Established in 1978, the school is named after Makarios III, the first President of Cyprus and archbishop of the Church of Cyprus from 1950 to 1977, who is sometimes called the 'father of the nation'.

History

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Established in 1978 in the Strovolos district of Nicosia,[1] the school was originally named for the Apostle Barnabas before being renamed Archbishop Makarios III Lyceum in the 1980s.[2]

The school was founded to support refugees from the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus.[2] From 1978 until 1983, the school was only a gymnasium (middle school). From 1983 to 1986, it functioned as a gymnasium and a lyceum (high school). Since 1986, it has been only a lyceum.

It is one of the largest lyceums in Nicosia, with around seven hundred students and one hundred staff each year. During the 2014–2015 academic year, the school was renovated.[3]

The school is used as an exam centre for the National Entrance exams[4] and as a polling station.[5]

In 2016, students from the school won a "Pan-Cypriot High School Circle Award" for a research project.[6]

Student activities

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Publications

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The school has several student-run publications. The Student Colors (Greek: Μαθητικά Χρώματα, romanized: Mathitiká Chrómata) magazine is the oldest publication at the school. Anazitisis (Greek: Αναζήτησεις) is published annually at the end of the academic year, and the Dasoupolitis (Greek: Δασουπολίτες, romanized: Dasoupolítes) newspaper is published annually at the end of the first term.[citation needed]

Sports

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Dasoupoli has volleyball and handball teams that have won titles in Pancyprian and nationwide tournaments.[citation needed] Students also participate in athletics competitions,[7] gymnastics, cycling and swimming.[3]

Theatre

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The school has taken part in the Pancyprian School Theatre Competition (Greek: Παγκύπριοι Σχολικοί Αγώνες Θεάτρου, romanized: Pankýprioi Scholikoí Agónes Theátrou).[8][9] During the 11th competition, the school won first place and was selected to represent Cyprus at the Panhellenic School Games of Arts (Greek: Πανελλήνιοι Μαθητικοί Καλλιτεχνικοί Αγώνες, romanized: Panellínioi Mathitikoí Kallitechnikoí Agónes), where they won 2nd place.[citation needed] The play they performed was "Students" (Greek: Φοιτηταί, romanized: Foititaí) by Gregorios Xenopoulos.[3]

International programs

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The school has taken part in a number of international programs, including cooperation with schools in Germany and Austria through the Socrates programme.[3] It also takes part in the Mediterranean branch of Model United Nations (MEDIMUN) and [10] the European Youth Parliament.[citation needed] The school is "twinned" with Arsakeion High School (Greek: Αρσάκειο Λύκειο) of Patras, Greece.[11]

Former students

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References

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  1. ^ "Lykeio Archiepiskopou Makariou III – Dasoupoli". europeanschoolradio.eu. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Ιστορικό Σχολείου". lyk-dasoupoli-lef.schools.ac.cy (in Greek). Λύκειο Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ' Δασούπολη. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d "Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού". schools.ac.cy (in Greek). Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth. Archived from the original on 2009-06-27. Retrieved 2009-09-23.
  4. ^ "Ανακοινώθηκαν τα Εξεταστικά Κέντρα για τις Παγκύπριες Εξετάσεις Πρόσβασης". Cyprus Times (in Greek). 18 April 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Επαρχίας Λάρνακας:Η Μελίνη και φέτος το μικρότερο εκλογικό κέντρο" (in Greek). 30 May 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  6. ^ "3ο βραβείο για Λύκειο Αρχ. Μακαρίου Γ΄Δασούπολης στον Διαγωνισμό «Μαθητές στην Έρευνα-ΜΕΡΑ 2015-16»". paideia-news.com (in Greek). CHR-News Ltd. 13 June 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Τι ξεχωρίσαμε στους Παγκύπριους σχολικούς αγώνες Λυκείων- Παραμένει το πρόβλημα με τον άνεμο στο ΓΣΠ". actioninsports.com (in Greek). 5 April 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  8. ^ "Aποτελέσματα 27ων Παγκύπριων Σχολικών Αγώνων Θεάτρου". thoc.org.cy (in Greek). Theatrical Organization of Cyprus. 24 April 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  9. ^ "27οι Παγκύπριοι σχολικοί αγώνες θεάτρου". parathyro.politis.com.cy (in Greek). Politis. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Mediterranean Model United Nations - Home". medimun.net. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015.[failed verification]
  11. ^ "Αδελφοποίηση με το Λύκειο Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ΄ Δασούπολης Κύπρου". arsakeio.gr (in Greek). Arsakeio. March 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  12. ^ "Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης, ο θιασώτης του ορθολογισμού". philenews.com (in Greek). ΦΙΛΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΟΣ ΔΗΜΟΣΙΑ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΛΙΜΙΤΕΔ. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
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