Vryses vocational school named among Greece's 33 best school projects

Summary

The vocational high school (EPAL) in Vryses, Apokoronas, has been selected as one of 33 schools across Greece to be featured in the Ministry of Education magazine "FOS Paideias", which highlights outstanding school initiatives. The school's project was chosen from a field of 517 educational initiatives submitted from around the country. The municipality of Apokoronas stated it will continue to support educational projects in the area.

Vryses school project earns national recognition from Ministry of Education

The vocational high school (EPAL) in the village of Vryses, in the Apokoronas area of western Crete, has been selected by the Greek Ministry of Education as one of 33 schools nationwide showcasing good practice. The school will be featured in "FOS Paideias" (Light of Education), a Ministry publication that highlights exemplary educational initiatives from across Greece.

Chosen from nearly 520 submissions

According to the municipality of Apokoronas, the school's initiative was selected from a total of 517 educational projects submitted from around the country. The municipality described the selection as recognition of the school's work in connecting education with social contribution. The specific project or activity that earned the distinction is not detailed in the announcement.

What the recognition means

For a vocational school in a rural part of Crete, being featured in a national Ministry publication is an uncommon level of visibility. Vocational schools in Greece frequently receive less public attention than general secondary schools, and inclusion in a ministerial showcase of best practices can help raise their profile.

The municipality of Apokoronas said it will continue to support educational efforts that promote values and develop the potential of young people in the area. No specific funding or measures were announced alongside the statement.

Official source

PRESS RELEASE – Congratulatory message from the Mayor of Apokoronas, Charalampos Koukianakis, on the distinction awarded to EPAL Vryses

June 24, 2026, 10:56 AM

The important distinction of EPAL Vryses, which was selected to be presented in the magazine "FOS Paideias" of the Ministry of Education as one of 33 good practices of school units in the country, fills all of Apokoronas with pride.

The selection of the initiative from among 517 educational projects nationwide constitutes a practical recognition of the exceptional work carried out at the school and of the meaningful connection between education and social contribution.

Warm congratulations to the students, the school administration, the teachers, and the entire school community of EPAL Vryses. With the creativity, participation, and sense of responsibility they demonstrated, they proved that the new generation of our region can excel, be pioneers, and serve as an example for all of Greece.

As the Municipality of Apokoronas, we will continue to support every educational effort that cultivates values, enhances knowledge, and showcases the potential of our children.

This success belongs to EPAL Vryses, but it also honours the entire society of Apokoronas.

The Mayor of Apokoronas

Charalampos Koukianakis