In October 2021, the 3rd Conference of Seaguards, organised by Safe Water Sports non-profit organisation, was held online at the Neraida Floating Museum, with the virtual attendance of the Deputy Minister of Education and the support of the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation.
During the Conference, schools from each region of Greece and schools from Cyprus were given awards for excelling in the e-learning educational programme of Safe Water Sports during the school year 2020-2021 and were gifted complimentary educational materials on safety at sea and water. The programme includes a series of interactive, experiential educational activities that combine various school subjects, such as Greek Language, Science, Informatics, Arts, Music, and more. These activities are designed to inform and familiarise students with the basic safety guidelines for the sea. swimming pool, and water sports.
At the same time and as part of this event Panhellenic Student Painting Competition entitled "Rules for safety at sea and the beach" was held; the Hellenic Coast Guard presented awards for the children whose paintings stood out.
Click here to watch the video showcasing the children's projects from the educational programme during the 2020-2021 school year.
The schools that excelled and received awards are:
- Prefecture of Attica: Experimental Primary School (Maraslio), Kosteas – Geitonas School
- Prefecture of North Aegean: : Primary School of ArchilochusMarpissa (Paros) & The happy summer camp
- Prefecture of Western Greece: 12th Primary School of Patra
- Prefecture of Western Macedonia: Primary School of Korisos (Kastoria), Primary School of Kivotos (Grevena), Primary School of Xino Nero (Amynteo), Primary School of Ardassa, Primary School of Asvestopetra (Kozani), and Primary School of Olympiada (Kozani)
- Prefecture of Epirus: Primary School of Chalkiades (Arta)
- Prefecture of Crete: 8th Primary School of Chania
- Prefecture of Central Greece: 17th Primary School of Lamia
- Prefecture of Central Macedonia: Primary school of Nea Skioni (Chalkidiki) & Primary School of Fourka-Kassandrino, Primary School of Kalandra, Primary School of Paliouri Agia Paraskevi
- Prefecture of Thessaly: Primary School of Stomio (Larissa)
- Prefecture of Peloponnese: Primary School of Velo (Korinthos)
- Prefecture of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace: Primary School of Abdera (Xanthi), Primary School of Kato Nevrokopi
- Prefecture of North Aegean: Primary School of Chalikas
- Cyprus: 3rd Primary School of Idalio (Nicosia)
Congratulations to all the participating schools, teachers, and students!
