Life at School: Greeks of the Diaspora Meet in Athens
Welcoming Greeks of the Diaspora in Athens Greeks of the Diaspora in Athens often join our school to improve their Greek or start learning it from the beginning. They arrive from Australia, the United States, Canada, and other countries, each carrying unique family stories. Many feel the ancient nostos—the desire to return to their ancestral […]
Understanding Greece: The Longest Day, the Fires of June & the Festival of Klidonas
As June reaches its peak, Greece welcomes the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. This moment has been celebrated since antiquity, especially in a land where light, time, and the natural world are so deeply intertwined. The solstice is more than a date—it’s a cultural rhythm, echoing through ancient myths and modern traditions. […]
Life at School: Birthday Celebration for Our Dancing Queen, Vasiliki
Today was a day of joy and celebration at Alexander Greek School as we surprised our beloved teacher Vasiliki on her birthday. Known affectionately by students and staff as the “Dancing Queen”, Vasiliki brings energy, kindness, and dedication into every lesson she teaches—whether it’s a one-on-one beginner class, a lively group of teenagers, or a […]
Out of class activities: Greek Dance Lesson
We have started again the teaching of Greek traditional dances every Friday after the lessons, in our school in Athens. This is an amusing part of our method as we do not teach only the language but we also help students to understand Greek Culture. Lot of times students have the opportunity to practice what […]