Ministry of Education awarded prizes and certificates of appreciation to 23 schools nationwide this week,for excellence and extraordinary activities in education. Among the winners was the Eilat "Argaman Kindergarden" headed by Miri Akirav, a wonderful and dedicated nursery school teacher.The ceremony was attended by the President, Mr. Shimon Peres, Minister of Education, Gideon Saar, and Director General, Dr.

Shimshon Shoshani. The Minister of Education said: "The educators are the key to the success of the education system and the success of the entire Israeli society". The minister turned to the education Board and said: "Your work is making a vast difference and is deeply appreciated."  For Miri Akirav,  definitely an award well deserved. for full article see:

http://cms.education.gov.il/EducationCMS/Units/Owl/Hebrew/AlSederHayom/PrasheiMankal.htm