Welcome to our Greek School!
ABOUT US
Our mission is to promote the Greek language, to create a feeling of love for our culture and most importantly, to generate a sense of pride for our Orthodox Christian Faith and Hellenic Heritage.
Our teachers have many years of teaching experience and are highly qualified to teach Greek as a second language.
Our teachers have many years of teaching experience and are highly qualified to teach Greek as a second language.
STAFF
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ALEKA PAPAKOSTAS
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PYRROS RADIMISSIS
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ΜΑRIA SPANOS
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KATERINA PORNALI
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EFTHIMIS AVGETIDIS
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FAYE THEODORAKOU
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STAMATIA PALMAS
She is a Greek Cypriot from the island Kos and Larnaca. |
SACE SCHOOL ACCREDITED
- Approved by the SACE Board, our school is currently delivering the SACE program in MODERN GREEK Continuers and Beginners level (STAGE 1 and STAGE 2).
- A quality assurance process has been completed and having met the requirements, we are pleased to announce that our students can get 10 or 20 credits by completing the SACE Modern Greek Continuers or Beginners program, in our School.
SACE (Stage 1 and Stage 2) MODERN GREEK CONTINUERS
- The language to be studied and assessed is the standard version of Modern Greek — the demotic form of the written and spoken language.
- A locally assessed language at continuers level is a 10-credit or a 20-credit subject at Stage 1, and a 20-credit subject at Stage 2.
- Students develop an understanding of how Greek language is used effectively and appropriately, by using various combinations of the skills of listening, speaking, viewing, reading, and writing, for a range of purposes in a variety of contexts. Students explore a range of prescribed themes and topics from the perspectives of diverse individuals and groups in the Greek-speaking communities.
SACE (Stage 1 and Stage 2) MODERN GREEK BEGINNERS
- The beginners’ level is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge and/or experience of the Greek language before undertaking Stage 1, and is designed as a 2-year program for students who wish to begin their study of the Greek language at senior secondary level.
- Students develop the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and use information and communication technologies to create and engage effectively with a range of spoken, written, visual, and multimodal texts in the Greek language.
- A locally assessed language at beginners’ level is a 20-credit subject at Stage 1, and a 20-credit subject at Stage 2.
OUR CLASSES
Our school provides Greek language learning for students from RECEPTION to YEAR 12.
- Small classes in each year level ensure the success of interaction between students and teachers. The students start their journey into the magical world of Greek language, history, and traditions.
- Our Students develop an understanding that learning the Greek language helps them communicate, live and work successfully, as linguistically and culturally aware citizens of the world. Through Greek language learning, students develop communication, intercultural, and interpersonal skills.
- We use a variety of pedagogical approaches, combining a dynamic interactive learning environment and a traditional style, for maximum effectiveness.
GREEK TRADITIONAL DANCES
- The dancing lessons, serving the dissemination of Greek heritage, give students the opportunity to experience the tradition through its three axes: dance, music and costumes.
- In small groups, our students have the opportunity to learn the most popular Greek traditional dances and culture from the beautiful Greek islands, Epirus, Macedonia, Pontus, the Peloponnese, Thrace, Central Greece and Cyprus.
- Dance lessons are offered for FREE during the normal lessons.
OFFICIAL DANCING GROUP OF PROPHET ELIAS
- With great respect to the traditional values and cultural heritage of our country, our Greek dancing school bridges the gap between the past and the future.
- Under the guidance of our dance teacher Anastasia Mavrides, our students are able to practise more advanced dances with a variety of steps and participate in festivals, wearing the unique, handmade Greek traditional costumes collected from various Greek regions.
LESSON TIMES
Primary School |
High School |
SACE |
Tuesday 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Tuesday 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Wednesday 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Friday 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Thursday 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
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Saturday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm |
LESSONS FOR ADULTS
SCHOOL FEES
Primary and High School:
$250 per student (including books, tuition fees, dance lessons)
ALLOWANCE for families with multiple students
1 student= $250
2 students=$475 (237.50 per student)
3 students=$675 ($225.00 per student)
4 students=$850 ($212.50 per student)
SACE MODERN GREEK – CONTINUERS/BEGINNERS
$500 per Student (including books-tuition fees-Dance lessons)
If you are experiencing difficulty paying the fees please contact our finance team to arrange installments at [email protected].
$250 per student (including books, tuition fees, dance lessons)
ALLOWANCE for families with multiple students
1 student= $250
2 students=$475 (237.50 per student)
3 students=$675 ($225.00 per student)
4 students=$850 ($212.50 per student)
SACE MODERN GREEK – CONTINUERS/BEGINNERS
$500 per Student (including books-tuition fees-Dance lessons)
If you are experiencing difficulty paying the fees please contact our finance team to arrange installments at [email protected].
PAYMENT METHOD
Follow the below steps, in order to pay the School fees by bank transfer.
School Bank Account details:
Bank: Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 065115
Account: 10046724
Account Name: Greek Orthodox Community and Parish of Norwood and Eastern
Suburbs Inc. School Account
School Bank Account details:
Bank: Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 065115
Account: 10046724
Account Name: Greek Orthodox Community and Parish of Norwood and Eastern
Suburbs Inc. School Account
- In the fields Description on your statement and Description on recipient’s statement, write in capitals “FAMILY NAME”
- Then Email the PDF receipt to: [email protected]
SCHOOL RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
Attendance - Responsibilities
All students are required to attend school regularly and complete the week’s assigned homework. A diary note will advise the parents about each week’s homework. The parents will need to sign this every week.
In the event of a child’s absence from lessons, teachers must be notified by the parents via email or online, through our website.
Arrival and departure:
Students are expected to arrive at school on time and must be picked up straight after
the conclusion of the lesson. Parents and caregivers are responsible for their
children before and after these times.
In case parents wish to pick up their child earlier than the end of the lesson,
teachers should be notified in advance.
School Activities:
Students are encouraged to attend and participate in school’s activities and functions, as well as to attend church regularly, especially on National Commemorations.
Behaviour issues:
The principles and values that shape our school are in line with the Greek Orthodox church spirit.
The aim of our school is to allow students to develop character traits such as DIGNITY, RESPECT, self-discipline, kindness and consideration for others. This will help our students grow in a safe and secure environment and to become socially responsible citizens.
Inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated. Disrespect towards staff, abuse of school property, bullying, teasing or hitting, are forms of such behaviour. Parents will be notified immediately.
Mobile phones:
NO mobiles phones or tablets are allowed during the class hours, unless required for lesson’s activities.
Lost Books:
Books distribution takes place at the beginning of the year. In case of misplaced or lost books, parents need to purchase new ones, as soon as possible. Otherwise, students will have difficulty in keeping up with the work
All students are required to attend school regularly and complete the week’s assigned homework. A diary note will advise the parents about each week’s homework. The parents will need to sign this every week.
In the event of a child’s absence from lessons, teachers must be notified by the parents via email or online, through our website.
Arrival and departure:
Students are expected to arrive at school on time and must be picked up straight after
the conclusion of the lesson. Parents and caregivers are responsible for their
children before and after these times.
In case parents wish to pick up their child earlier than the end of the lesson,
teachers should be notified in advance.
School Activities:
Students are encouraged to attend and participate in school’s activities and functions, as well as to attend church regularly, especially on National Commemorations.
Behaviour issues:
The principles and values that shape our school are in line with the Greek Orthodox church spirit.
The aim of our school is to allow students to develop character traits such as DIGNITY, RESPECT, self-discipline, kindness and consideration for others. This will help our students grow in a safe and secure environment and to become socially responsible citizens.
Inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated. Disrespect towards staff, abuse of school property, bullying, teasing or hitting, are forms of such behaviour. Parents will be notified immediately.
Mobile phones:
NO mobiles phones or tablets are allowed during the class hours, unless required for lesson’s activities.
Lost Books:
Books distribution takes place at the beginning of the year. In case of misplaced or lost books, parents need to purchase new ones, as soon as possible. Otherwise, students will have difficulty in keeping up with the work
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
For work opportunities, please email our Principal by clicking here and include a copy of:
- Your resume
- Teacher’s Registration (if there is one)
- Australian residency or current work permit
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Responding to Abuse and Neglect Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Police Clearance
NEW TEACHING METHODS
ELLINOPOULA ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM
Commencing in 2023 our Greek School will be implementing Ellinopoula in all classes from Year 4 and above. We are excited to use this innovative, accredited and highly awarded online platform to support our students’ progress in the Modern Greek language!
This platform complements our existing curriculum and will enable our teaching team to support each student through a more personalised learning approach. The Ellinopoula platform caters for different levels within a class, and each student will be assigned to an appropriate level. Students will have the opportunity to complete their assigned online learning path, and assessments will be conducted every month. Teachers will monitor student progress and use this information to tailor lesson plans for the entire class. We will also use assessment reports to identify poor student performance and provide personalised feedback and activities to support student progress.
The Ellinopoula online platform will encourage our students to participate more actively in the classroom, and in combination with our current pedagogical approach will assist our teachers in supporting every student to learn and thrive in the Modern Greek language.
ΤEACHING INNOVATIONS – A MODERN WAY TO TEACH TRADITIONAL DANCING
Now that our students are familiar with the basics of the traditional dances it is time for them to delve into and explore more historical and cultural elements.
From 2023 a new dancing program will be implemented to keep alive those parts of life which are not recorded in the history books. The customs, the songs, the traditions, the costumes, the daily habits, and practices of the hard lives of our parents and grandparents.
Therefore, the dancing lessons will be delivered in a different method; in a way where our students will learn more about the morals and customs of our ancestors while cultivating their rhythmic skills at the same time.
Some of the aspects the lessons will explore include:
SACE (Stage 1 and Stage 2 MODERN GREEK CONTINUERS)
As a school accredited by the SACE Board, we are pleased to announce that another round of Stage 1 and Stage 2 students have completed their program/exams and succeeded to get 20 credits.
We are proud to announce that our teachers are highly qualified to teach and deliver the SACE program, meeting all the requirements in a quality assurance process, ensuring that the students achieve their personal best.
Commencing in 2023 our Greek School will be implementing Ellinopoula in all classes from Year 4 and above. We are excited to use this innovative, accredited and highly awarded online platform to support our students’ progress in the Modern Greek language!
This platform complements our existing curriculum and will enable our teaching team to support each student through a more personalised learning approach. The Ellinopoula platform caters for different levels within a class, and each student will be assigned to an appropriate level. Students will have the opportunity to complete their assigned online learning path, and assessments will be conducted every month. Teachers will monitor student progress and use this information to tailor lesson plans for the entire class. We will also use assessment reports to identify poor student performance and provide personalised feedback and activities to support student progress.
The Ellinopoula online platform will encourage our students to participate more actively in the classroom, and in combination with our current pedagogical approach will assist our teachers in supporting every student to learn and thrive in the Modern Greek language.
ΤEACHING INNOVATIONS – A MODERN WAY TO TEACH TRADITIONAL DANCING
Now that our students are familiar with the basics of the traditional dances it is time for them to delve into and explore more historical and cultural elements.
From 2023 a new dancing program will be implemented to keep alive those parts of life which are not recorded in the history books. The customs, the songs, the traditions, the costumes, the daily habits, and practices of the hard lives of our parents and grandparents.
Therefore, the dancing lessons will be delivered in a different method; in a way where our students will learn more about the morals and customs of our ancestors while cultivating their rhythmic skills at the same time.
Some of the aspects the lessons will explore include:
- The geographical areas of specific dances
- The reasoning behind the names of the dances (nomenclature of dances)
- The story and lyrics of each song
- Special dance moves of the dance leaders
- Traditional costumes for each region
- Videos and live events will be shown to create a visual approach of the steps and characteristics of each dance
- Assessment tasks and projects will be conducted to enhance the students’ knowledge and performance
SACE (Stage 1 and Stage 2 MODERN GREEK CONTINUERS)
As a school accredited by the SACE Board, we are pleased to announce that another round of Stage 1 and Stage 2 students have completed their program/exams and succeeded to get 20 credits.
We are proud to announce that our teachers are highly qualified to teach and deliver the SACE program, meeting all the requirements in a quality assurance process, ensuring that the students achieve their personal best.
Photo Library
2020
DANCE GROUP
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