Beyond the Classroom
The range of activities provided by the Business and Economics Department includes:
The Economics Olympiad Club offers students a chance to enhance their understanding and appreciation of how economics rules the world, as economics is a subject beyond the classroom. The aim of the club is to deepen the economic and financial literacy of high school students, helping them develop several skills, including the ability to quickly recall information while processing large volumes of information and prepare them to compete with other students on a similar educational level through the Pancyprian Economics Olympiad taking place in March. The Pancyprian Economics Olympiad was first introduced in 2019 by the “Pancyprian Association of Economics Teachers” and quickly attracted a lot of attention. It has been warmly embraced by all schools, teachers, and students around Cyprus from the very beginning.
The Economics Olympiad club allows students to refine their analytical and application skills, activating their prior knowledge via constant practice and support sessions enriched with timed exam-paper questions. In addition to that, students are provided with a different level of exposure than that of the school’s exams, helping them analyse their strengths and weaknesses based on their performance in a nationwide-level examination, providing an absolute assessment of student’s knowledge, motivating them towards academic excellence. The opportunity to compete against peers at a national level goes beyond being simply a support lesson and builds confidence and character. (Mr Tryfonas Hadjichristoforou).
Saturday sessions for Year 7 students – Hellas Direct-sponsored have proved very successful, with very high attendance. These took place on three Saturdays focusing on revising Year 6 material and workshops focusing on exam papers.
The Economics Support Club for Years 4-7 has significantly benefited students by focusing on past paper practice for Pearson exams (IGCSE, IAS, IAL). This targeted approach enhances exam readiness and boosts confidence. Through regular practice, students become familiar with the exam format and question styles, improving their time management and problem-solving skills. The club also provides personalized feedback and support, helping students identify and address their weaknesses. Through past paper practice, the club reduces exam anxiety and cultivates a thorough understanding of economic concepts, ultimately leading to higher academic performance and success in Pearson exams.
Economics Extension Society- The Economics Extension Society is a weekly extracurricular activity dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of economics beyond traditional classroom learning. This society provides a platform for students to engage with the subject through various enriching activities, guest speaker sessions, workshops, and practical applications of economic theories.
The society invites economists, industry experts, and academic scholars to share their insights and experiences. These sessions offer students unique perspectives on contemporary economic issues, ranging from global market trends to policy-making processes.
The society organizes various enrichment activities designed to broaden students' economic knowledge and interests. Such activities encourage students to explore economics from different angles and develop a holistic understanding of the subject.
A key aim of the society is to extend learning beyond the confines of standard textbooks. Understanding and applying economics to real-world situations is emphasized as a crucial skill. The society facilitates this by organizing internships, project collaborations with businesses, and more recently, in cooperation with Ms.Roussou a Summer program with the University of Cyprus. These opportunities allow students to experience the practical implications of economic theories and decision-making processes in real-world contexts.
The Economics Olympiad Club offers students a chance to enhance their understanding and appreciation of how economics rules the world, as economics is a subject beyond the classroom. The aim of the club is to deepen the economic and financial literacy of high school students, helping them develop several skills, including the ability to quickly recall information while processing large volumes of information and prepare them to compete with other students on a similar educational level through the Pancyprian Economics Olympiad taking place in March. The Pancyprian Economics Olympiad was first introduced in 2019 by the “Pancyprian Association of Economics Teachers” and quickly attracted a lot of attention. It has been warmly embraced by all schools, teachers, and students around Cyprus from the very beginning.
The Economics Olympiad club allows students to refine their analytical and application skills, activating their prior knowledge via constant practice and support sessions enriched with timed exam-paper questions. In addition to that, students are provided with a different level of exposure than that of the school’s exams, helping them analyse their strengths and weaknesses based on their performance in a nationwide-level examination, providing an absolute assessment of student’s knowledge, motivating them towards academic excellence. The opportunity to compete against peers at a national level goes beyond being simply a support lesson and builds confidence and character. (Mr Tryfonas Hadjichristoforou).
Saturday sessions for Year 7 students – Hellas Direct-sponsored have proved very successful, with very high attendance. These took place on three Saturdays focusing on revising Year 6 material and workshops focusing on exam papers.
The Economics Support Club for Years 4-7 has significantly benefited students by focusing on past paper practice for Pearson exams (IGCSE, IAS, IAL). This targeted approach enhances exam readiness and boosts confidence. Through regular practice, students become familiar with the exam format and question styles, improving their time management and problem-solving skills. The club also provides personalized feedback and support, helping students identify and address their weaknesses. Through past paper practice, the club reduces exam anxiety and cultivates a thorough understanding of economic concepts, ultimately leading to higher academic performance and success in Pearson exams.
Economics Extension Society- The Economics Extension Society is a weekly extracurricular activity dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of economics beyond traditional classroom learning. This society provides a platform for students to engage with the subject through various enriching activities, guest speaker sessions, workshops, and practical applications of economic theories.
The society invites economists, industry experts, and academic scholars to share their insights and experiences. These sessions offer students unique perspectives on contemporary economic issues, ranging from global market trends to policy-making processes.
The society organizes various enrichment activities designed to broaden students' economic knowledge and interests. Such activities encourage students to explore economics from different angles and develop a holistic understanding of the subject.
A key aim of the society is to extend learning beyond the confines of standard textbooks. Understanding and applying economics to real-world situations is emphasized as a crucial skill. The society facilitates this by organizing internships, project collaborations with businesses, and more recently, in cooperation with Ms.Roussou a Summer program with the University of Cyprus. These opportunities allow students to experience the practical implications of economic theories and decision-making processes in real-world contexts.
