Cypriot schools use foldable container earthquake-resistant type

How many schools are at risk if a quake hit Cyprus?

We will move them from school to school when necessary, utilising our resources in the most efficient way,” Cavusoglu told the north’s Tak news agency. He said that during the assessments of school buildings after the 2023 earthquakes, it was found that 128 schools were “at risk” should a powerful earthquake hit Cyprus.

Why are portacabins used in Turkish Cypriot schools?

Portacabins have been used as classrooms in Turkish Cypriot schools after it was decided a number of school buildings were unfit for use due to their risk of collapse in a possible earthquake, in the aftermath of the two devastating earthquakes which hit southeastern Turkey in February 2023.

How many children will attend Turkish Cypriot schools on Monday?

Aside from the matter of earthquakes, he confirmed that around 58,000 children will attend Turkish Cypriot schools on Monday, with 28,000 in primary schools, 25,000 in middle schools and high schools, and 4,000 in vocational and technical schools.

How many portacabins will Turkish Cypriot children use?

A total of 252 portacabins are to be used as classrooms when Turkish Cypriot children return to school at the end of the summer holiday on Monday, the north’s ‘education minister’ Nazim Cavusoglu said on Saturday.