Η Ιδιωτική Πρωτοβάθμια Εκπαίδευση στην πόλη της Κατερίνης κατά την περίοδο 1951-1979. Το παράδειγμα των Ιδιωτικών Εκπαιδευτηρίων Παπαδημητρίου

Abstract

Private Primary Education in the city of Katerini during the period 1951-1979 showed significant growth and differentiation compared to the public schools of the region. A characteristic example of this development is the private educational institutions Papadimitriou, which played a decisive role in the educational history of the city. The Papadimitriou private schools were established in response to the needs of the period for quality primary education. They offered a different educational model that focused not only on academic achievement but also on the holistic development of students. Their approach included smaller classes, individualized attention to students and extracurricular activities that promoted their social and cultural development. The purpose of this paper, therefore, is to present the demographic and educational development of the elementary school of the Papadimitriou Private School during its 28 years of operation. The student population and how many students there were per grade will be mentioned, as well as how many teachers there were per year and overall, how many teachers taught at the school over the years. Also, there will be a reference to the origin of the students and from which places, either in Pieria or outside the boundaries of the prefecture, they attended the school, and finally there will be a reference to the professions of the fathers of the students to see approximately the standard of the school.