As the school year drew to a close, we hosted our sea-themed summer show, a heartwarming celebration for our community. The event featured a delightful range of poems and songs, including ‘The Seagull’ by Nobel Prize-winning poet Odysseus Elytis and modern rebetiko classic ‘The Little Crabs’ by Vassilis Tsitsanis. The children took to the …
The Greek School of Manchester in collaboration with Dr Eleftheria Rania Kosmidou from the University of Salford proudly present Manchester’s debut Greek Film Club. Aligned with Rania’s research interest in Greek Weird Wave cinema, the club introduces three film screenings from February through to June, each followed by a panel discussion. Hosted at The King’s …
We are thrilled to announce that our Headteacher, Ms Maria Pavlakou, has been invited to take part in an online event marking the International Greek Language Day on Friday 9th February 2024. Organised by the special interest group D.EL.EXO. and the Centre for the Greek Language, the event aims to showcase innovative teaching methods for …
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On Saturday 20th January 2024 we had the pleasure of hosting two special “listening sessions” with the3million, a politically non-partisan charity championing the rights of EU citizens in the UK since 2016. Parents and community members participated in open and meaningful conversations, shedding light on the experiences and challenges faced by European migrants in the …
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The building echoed with laughter, the air was filled with festive melodies, and the spirit of togetherness brought warmth to all during our enchanting Christmas celebration last Saturday. Our pupils took centre stage performing Christmas poems and songs in a room adorned with their own beautiful artwork. Later, the adult choir serenaded us with …
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In a harmonious celebration of Greek poetry, the Greek School of Manchester and the Manchester Poetry Library joined forces to host a captivating open mic event on Thursday 16th November 2023. The event was well-attended, a testament to the deep appreciation for Greek poetry within the Manchester community. Amongst the audience were a few first-time …
We are delighted to collaborate with the Manchester Poetry Library at Manchester Metropolitan University to bring you the very first Greek Poetry Open Mic event on Thursday 16 November 2023. This event promises to be a celebration of the Modern Greek verse, inviting poetry enthusiasts, Greek language lovers, and anyone with a passion for the …
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The start of the school year is always a special time, and this year was no exception. We welcomed familiar faces back to our classrooms and were excited to meet new pupils and adult students, each bringing their unique spirit to our school community. Our recently established teaching and support team have put in …
On Saturday 8th July, we hosted our first ever end-of-year celebration event. This special gathering provided a rare opportunity for our entire school community to come together and celebrate the achievements and successes of the year. The air was filled with excitement and warmth as the children presented songs, traditional dances, and a short …
The Supplementary Schools Achievement Event on Saturday 1st July 2023 was a truly memorable experience. Our hearts were filled with pride as we accepted our quality accreditation award from none other than Lord Mayor of the City of Manchester, Yasmine Dar. But the accolades did not stop there. Our teachers Ms Niki Agathangelidou and …
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This year marked our inaugural involvement in the Mother Tongue Other Tongue project organised by the Manchester Poetry Library at Manchester Metropolitan University. We are thrilled and immensely proud to announce that all of our pupils’ entries have been shortlisted to be featured in the project’s anthology of poems. Paying tribute to the renowned Greek …
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The sun was shining over Greater Manchester on 10th June 2023, when we had the pleasure and privilege to welcome GreekToys Children’s Revolution, an educational project promoting the ancient Greek heritage through technology and interactive workshops. The visit entertained our pupils and provided them with a valuable learning experience fostering a deeper understanding and connection …
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On 10th June we had the fantastic opportunity to participate in the Community Festival organised by the University of Manchester. The event was a fun day with hands-on activities for families and we were thrilled to be featured in the Linguistic Diversity Collective stall. We offered an engaging matching activity with cards focusing on …
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On 20th May 2023 we embarked on an exciting adventure as we visited the Salford Museum and Gallery. The children were buzzing with anticipation as they eagerly took part in a scavenger hunt, leading them to discover the painting ‘Aesop composing his fables’ by Charles Landseer. The visit was especially meaningful, as our pupils had …
This year’s Christmas Fair took place today, bringing together our School Community. A huge thanks to our PTA for organising the event, to our sponsors, our staff, and of course all our students, their families, and the extended community of the friends of our School, for spreading festive joy, smiles and love all over! …
We are excited and proud to have become a member of Young Manchester, a vibrant community of organisations dedicated to empowering every child and young person in our city to thrive and fulfil their potential through outstanding opportunities. As members of Young Manchester we express our commitment to a set of shared values: Be …
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Following a consultation meeting in June, the long-awaited official launch of the Manchester Supplementary Schools Partnership took place on 27th September 2022. This initiative aims to foster collaboration and share best practices among supplementary schools in the area. As one of the partnership’s founding members, we participated in the event, showcasing our commitment to preserving …
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On the 17th of July 2022, we had the honour and joy to talk about our School’s past, current and future activities, in this online event organised by the Hellenic Community of Manchester. A huge thanks to our kind hosts, to the participants of the event, all the community of Greeks and non-Greeks around Manchester, and …
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English The Greek School of Manchester is inviting you to a fun Pig Racing event! The event will include road races with battery-operated racing pigs, many surprises and gifts! You will have the chance to place your bets on who will be bringing home the bacon! This fundraising event will take place at room 1.71, Mary Seacole Building, …
We would like to invite you to the online presentation of our School that will take place on Thursday, June 24 at 18:30 via Zoom. Join the Zoom Meeting by clicking the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87883632377?pwd=WXEyaGJpdzk4Q3RqbzhyQ1Q2TkY2dz09 During this presentation the members of the School Committee will make a brief report on the creation and operation of our …
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