Out of Class Activities: Eat like a Greek in Oxo nou
A Healthy Way of Life The Greek diet is one of the healthiest in the world. It is based on fresh and simple ingredients. People use vegetables, legumes, olive oil, grains, and fish. Meals are full of flavor but easy to prepare. This diet supports good health and long life. It also helps the heart […]
Out of class activities: Eat like a Greek in Kyveli
The Greek Diet and Mediterranean Food The Greek diet is part of the Mediterranean diet, which is one of the healthiest ways of eating in the world. It is based on fresh, natural, and seasonal foods and is closely connected to Greek culture and daily life. The Mediterranean diet is common in countries such […]
Life at school: The Greek Way to Eat Ice Cream – And Why It’s a Lesson Too! 🍦☀️
Greek ice cream habits are a delicious window into everyday culture — and a fun way for our students to learn Greek beyond the classroom. After class, especially in the summer months, we take a short walk from our Athens school to a local café with our younger students. There, over a scoop of παγωτό […]
Out of Class Activities: Cultural Presentation – Cooking Greek
At Alexander Greek School, our passion for teaching Greek goes far beyond the classroom. That’s why we regularly organize “Out of Class Activities” that bring language and culture together in meaningful and fun ways. One of our recent highlights was the much-loved event: Cultural Presentation – Cooking Greek. This hands-on session, led by our talented […]
Life at School: A Birthday Surprise for Our Beloved Student Elias
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 […]
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: Eat like a Greek at a Cretan restaurant
Our Alexander Greek School students had a delightful dining experience at a charming Cretan restaurant in the heart of Athens, just a stone’s throw away from our school! It was a wonderful coincidence that the 3 students who joined us share a common background – all of Greek origin with Greek fathers and family names, […]
Out of class activities: Eat like a Greek
As we do every second week since ages, we invited our students to enjoy a Greek dinner under the sky (almost) with Acropolis in front of us. On May 12, at 21:00, we dine together on Andrianou Street, at our favorite restaurant. We ate only “Greek Mezedes” served for all to take, starting with ouzo […]