Ordre des Palmes Académiques
The Ordre des Palmes Académiques, short Palmes Académiques, is one of the highest awards in France for services to the French education system.
Importance
Napoleon Bonaparte made an official award in 1808 created for members of the University. Only the appointment of a member of the Legion of Honour (French Légion d' Honneur ) is older; the award was launched in 1804. 1866, the award was extended to people outside of teaching activities that have made significant contributions to education. They were appointed Officier de l' Instruction publique or officier d' Académie either.
In a decree which he signed on 4 October 1955 the Ordre des Palmes Académiques by the French President, René Coty comprising the steps of Chevalier ( Knight ) Officier ( Officer ) and Commandeur ( Commander ), was launched.
To the Chevalier dans l' Ordre des Palmes Académiques may be appointed who is at least 35 years old and in possession of his civil rights. Another requirement is to have done 15 years service in an area which falls within the remit of the Ministry of National Education or the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Recreation.
To be appointed as an officer, you must have borne the title of knight at least five years.
In order to be appointed as Commander, you have to have worn the title of the officer for at least five years.
The nominations and rank increases are announced each year on January 1 and July 14, by decree of the Minister for National Education.
When religious character is a medal, which consists of a violet- colored ribbon and a medallion. The medallion is (originally ) formed by branches of a laurel tree and an olive tree. The color violet blue of the band was chosen because it is. , The color of the École Primaire, ie the primary or basic education sector is
The society of the members of the Order L'Association des membres de l' Ordre des Palmes Académiques, ( AMOPA ), which was founded in 1962, is under the patronage of the President of the French Republic and the Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour. The AMOPA has formed 115 sections for Paris, the departments of France and overseas and is represented in 75 countries of the five continents. AMOPA enables its members cultural activities and friendly, intergenerational encounters. In order particularly to expand the field of action against the youth and the students, in 1978 a corresponding Foundation was established.
- Belt buckles of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques
Officer ( officer )
Knight ( Chevalier )