Renovated courtyard of "Vasile Alecsandri" Lyceum in Călărași welcomes all visitors
Romania has refurbished the courtyard of the "Vasile Alecsandri" Theoretical Lyceum in Călărași through a cooperation project with the Iași County Council. Over 1,000 square meters of paving have transformed the courtyard, giving students and teachers a safer, more accessible space. At the same time, the institution is preparing to modernize the sports complex, a project that will include two sports courts and the construction of a running track.
Located in the town center, the lyceum keeps its courtyard open to the community, allowing the redeveloped space to be enjoyed beyond just school activities.
"This wonderful paving will bring joy every day to every student, teacher, and parent, as well as the entire city; since we are in the city center, we keep our gates open for all visitors to admire and enjoy the space along with us," stated the school's principal, Ina Tihon, during the "Bună Dimineața" program on Moldova1.
The modernization of the school continues with the renovation of the sports complex, a project carried out with the support of the Ministry of Education and Research. It will include two courts: one for mini-football and a multi-purpose court for volleyball and basketball. The project also includes a running track, allowing multiple classes to participate in activities at the same time.
"We have another wonderful project with the help of the Ministry of Education: the restoration of the sports complex—meaning two sports grounds—and the paving work has been extended to that area as well," says Ina Tihon.
These investments aim to improve school infrastructure while also expanding opportunities for sports and leisure activities within a well-designed environment.
The "Vasile Alecsandri" Lyceum in Călărași is one of seven educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova piloting a new methodology for the self-assessment and evaluation of school policies and practices from a human rights perspective.
The tool aims to help schools analyze the extent to which children's rights are respected and to identify solutions for improving every child's experience within the educational environment.
The project is funded by the European Union and co-funded and implemented by UNICEF Moldova and the UN Human Rights Office in Moldova, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Research. According to the authorities, a human rights-friendly school is one where every child feels safe and respected, regardless of their ethnic background, spoken language, or social status.
