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History Of The Junior School
History of The Junior School
History of the American Academy Larnaca Junior School
At the American Academy Larnaca, the existence of an Elementary Department offering a 4 year course for students under the age of 12, dates back to 1942. This provision was however closed down in 1962.
In 1979, with the approval of Mr. Tjiarris, the Principal of the Senior School and the Council Members, the American Academy Junior School came into existence. It was set up by Mrs. Jan Hanna, who had sailed from New Zealand, and whilst moored in Larnaca Marina, had been approached by a group of parents to start an English speaking school, a facility that was unavailable in Larnaca at that time.
It was first housed in the original Memorial Hall Building which had previously been the boarding school, and which consisted of dormitories, a dining hall and a kitchen, as well as various other smaller rooms. The teachers worked hard to lay the foundations for the high standards and commitment that has always been synonymous with the American Academy Junior School. The newly appointed Junior School staff, made up of four members, firstly set about converting these rooms into classrooms. Mrs. Jan Hanna taught Grades 5 and 6 together in the dining room, where assemblies were held and where the library was set up. This was basically a large red bookcase – which is still with us today!
Sadly, this old building has now been demolished but the entrance to the school building is the archway which now stands proudly at the front of the Millennium Building. The Junior School was subsequently moved to the site where the new Grade 5 and 6 classes are now.
Finally, in 2011, the Junior School was moved to its own brand new building, the current premises where the school continues to flourish with the motto of, ‘To Grow and to Serve’ as its guiding principle, in teaching students to be respectful, tolerant and to serve the community, with a strong focus being placed on character building and high standards of education and excellence.
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Memorial Hall
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Weir Hall
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History
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Become an Alumni Member
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS
Annual General Meeting 2025
Annual General Meeting 2024
Annual General Meeting 2023
Annual General Meeting 2022
Annual General Meeting 2021
Annual General Meeting 2020
Donate
Governance
History
MISSION, VISION & VALUES
Board of Directors
People
Health, Safety and Environmental Management System
Christmas Devotional
Easter Devotional
Senior School
Principal’s Welcome Message
Admissions
Year 1 (English)
Year 1 (Greek)
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 6
Admissions Results
2025-26 School Academic Calendar
Academics
Curriculum
Pastoral Support
Academic Counselling
Faculties
Gradstories
Our People
Student Life
Brotherhood Committee
Extra-Curricular Programme
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Weir Camp
Student Life Stories
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΣΧΟΛΗ
Newsletters
PTA
Policies
Tuition Fees and Payment Methods
Junior School
Headteacher’s Welcome Message
About The Junior School
History Of The Junior School
Meet the Team
Why Larnaca
Nursery & Pre-School
Facilities
Admissions
Library
ICT
Transition to Senior School
Learning & Teaching
Curriculum Overview
Homework
Early Years
Phase 1 (G1-3)
Phase 2 (G4-6)
Parent Information / PTA
Equipment
School Holidays
PTA
Policies
Tuition Fees and Payment Methods
The Institute
About the Institute
Principal’s Welcome Message
History, Mission & Vision
What We Offer
Our Teachers & Staff
Testimonials
Programmes of Study
Preparation for University Entrance Exams
Support Lessons – All Subjects
AAL Entrance & Placement Exams
Languages
Junior School Afternoon Programme (JSAP)
Προετοιμασια για τις Παγκυπριες Εξετασεις
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (SEN) Assessment Centre
Recreational Activities
Registration & Information
Certificate Online Courses
Payment Methods
Sports Centre
About us
Facilities
Sports Card
Indoor
Tennis Court
Futsal
Photo Gallery
Payment Methods
Summer School
About us
Welcoming Message
Why Choose Us
Facilities
Timetables
Ages 3-5.5
Ages 6-9
Ages 10-14
Admissions
General Information
Registration Forms
Photo Gallery
Payment Methods
Vacancies
Tenders
Visit Our School
Announcements
Online Payments
Bookshop
Calendar
CONNECT
STUDENTS
Webmail
Classter
PARENTS
Classter
History Of The Junior School
History of The Junior School
History of the American Academy Larnaca Junior School
At the American Academy Larnaca, the existence of an Elementary Department offering a 4 year course for students under the age of 12, dates back to 1942. This provision was however closed down in 1962.
In 1979, with the approval of Mr. Tjiarris, the Principal of the Senior School and the Council Members, the American Academy Junior School came into existence. It was set up by Mrs. Jan Hanna, who had sailed from New Zealand, and whilst moored in Larnaca Marina, had been approached by a group of parents to start an English speaking school, a facility that was unavailable in Larnaca at that time.
It was first housed in the original Memorial Hall Building which had previously been the boarding school, and which consisted of dormitories, a dining hall and a kitchen, as well as various other smaller rooms. The teachers worked hard to lay the foundations for the high standards and commitment that has always been synonymous with the American Academy Junior School. The newly appointed Junior School staff, made up of four members, firstly set about converting these rooms into classrooms. Mrs. Jan Hanna taught Grades 5 and 6 together in the dining room, where assemblies were held and where the library was set up. This was basically a large red bookcase – which is still with us today!
Sadly, this old building has now been demolished but the entrance to the school building is the archway which now stands proudly at the front of the Millennium Building. The Junior School was subsequently moved to the site where the new Grade 5 and 6 classes are now.
Finally, in 2011, the Junior School was moved to its own brand new building, the current premises where the school continues to flourish with the motto of, ‘To Grow and to Serve’ as its guiding principle, in teaching students to be respectful, tolerant and to serve the community, with a strong focus being placed on character building and high standards of education and excellence.
Legacy of Excellence
Take a Tour
Centenary Building
Memorial Hall
Sports Centre
Junior School
Weir Hall