At Alexander Greek School, we believe that language learning goes hand in hand with community, joy, and unforgettable shared experiences. This week, one of those beautiful moments took place in our classrooms—and it involved birthday cake, laughter, and a lot of Greek!
We had the pleasure of celebrating the birthday of Elias, one of our dear B2-level students. Elias, who is half Greek, is no stranger to our school—this is his second time studying with us in Athens. From the beginning, he has brought a warm, thoughtful energy to his lessons, and it’s been a joy to see his progress and his growing confidence in Greek.
On his birthday, Elias surprised us all by bringing homemade cake pops to share with fellow students and staff. But little did he know—we had a surprise planned for him too!
During his lesson, we gathered together—teachers, staff, and classmates—and walked into his classroom with a small birthday cake. We sang “Happy Birthday” in English, but also honored the Greek tradition by singing the beloved Greek birthday song:
🎶
Να ζήσεις Ηλία και χρόνια πολλά,
μεγάλος να γίνεις με άσπρα μαλλιά,
παντού να σκορπίσεις της γνώσης το φως,
και όλοι να λένε ‘Να ένας σοφός’!
📖 (Translation)
May you live and have many years,
may you grow old with white hair,
may you spread the light of knowledge everywhere,
and may everyone say, “There goes a wise one”!
Elias’s smile said it all—surprise, happiness, and a true sense of belonging. For us, it was another reminder that learning Greek is not just about language—it’s about connection.
These joyful, spontaneous moments are the heart of what we call Life at School.