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The purpose of our Greek School is to help our children:

• Read Greek clearly and with comprehension
• Communicate in Greek orally and in writing
• Enrich their Greek vocabulary
• Appreciate the Greek language and civilization as well as its influence in the world
• Learn and live the Orthodox Faith and the holy traditions of the Church
• Have the opportunity to meet and develop friendships with children with whom they share a common heritage: the Orthodox Christian values of living a life of faith, honor and virtue while striving for excellence

The ways in which we teach Greek language and culture:

• We offer the children an environment with experienced teachers who try to instill in the hearts of their students the love for our Faith and our heritage.
• We choose books, articles, and stories which inspire a love for Greece, for family, and for the Orthodox Faith.
• We share songs, poems, plays and selected games of Greek origin.
• We train students to write about and discuss topics of cultural and historical interest.
• We employ authentic skits and we allow students to present them to their classmates
• We encourage comprehension through illustration by students of Greek stories and myths.
• We educate our students regarding the feasts, services, and lives of saints of the Orthodox Church.
• We enrich the virtue and character of our students through stories and heroes from Greek mythology, ancient Greek history, and from the Greek Revolution.
• We offer research on the geography of Greece, about its cities, prefectures, and islands. Students learn about all the ancient and byzantine monuments.
• Students are introduced to ancient proverbs and their meaning, such as “Always strive for excellence”, “Know thyself”, and “Everything in good measure”.
• We expect to engage our students in extra-curricular activities, such as bowling, and singing the carols at the Hellenic Nursing Home.
• Every senior learns the Creed and also prepares an individual book report on the life of a saint which he/she presents at the end of the year together with a formal presentation beautifully illustrated by him/herself.