On Tuesday 26th November the MFL and Greek Departments organised an outing for our Year 7 pupils to watch a theatrical adaptation of the world-renowned novel Don Quixote by Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes, at the Kappa Theatre in central Athens. 

The play was in Greek and was tailored for a young audience, incorporating innovative techniques such as live music and elements of shadow theatre. Pupils had the opportunity to explore a unique piece of work of Spanish and international literature, while also honing their Greek language skills.

Throughout the performance they were captivated by the adventures of the idealistic knight, with moments that evoked both laughter and emotion. Their interest was sustained until the end, and everyone left having had an invaluable experience.

On Wednesday 20th November, the Greek Department organised an educational trip to Lavrio for our Year 10 pupils. The day started with a visit to the Technological & Cultural Museum of Lavrio, where pupils enjoyed a guided tour of the museum and mining galleries. They had the opportunity to interview former miners from the metallurgical factory and took part in practical workshops, gaining experience and information about ancient mining techniques and the importance of mining in the development of Attica in the old times.

The workshop at the museum added a practical and scientific dimension to their knowledge, deepening their understanding of historical mining practices. Then followed a visit to the ancient theatre of Thoriko, the oldest theatre in Greece, which provided the pupils with a unique insight into the architectural evolution of ancient Greek Theatres.

To complete the day, pupils and teachers went to a local restaurant where they all enjoyed their lunch. It was a day filled with valuable experiences, combining new knowledge and cultural insights!

On Thursday 6th June, the children of year six joined their teachers at the Efilena estate to say goodbye to their friends with a formal dance. They danced to everything from Baby Shark to Eurovision favourites to the latest Taylor Swift hit. There was tasty party food to eat and each one of the children looked amazing in their best party outfits. Here’s to high school just round the corner!

On Friday 12th April our Year 9 pupils began their journey to Mount Parnassos eager for the adventure that awaited them.

Upon arriving in the region of Amfissa, we were warmly greeted by the climbing experts of Trekking Hellas. With their guidance, we embarked on a scenic hike to reach the climbing area of "Portes." After a refreshing picnic, our guides wasted no time in imparting the fundamental rules and techniques of climbing, which we eagerly put into practice on the natural rock walls. With ten different climbing routes of varying difficulty set up by the Trekking Hellas team, every participant found their perfect challenge.

The following day we returned to the climbing area for another day of adventure. Under the watchful eye of our guides, we developed our climbing skills even more, pushing ourselves to new heights with each ascent.

As we bid farewell to Delphi Valley and embarked on our journey back to Athens, we couldn't help but reflect on the memories created during our time together. Our adventure in Mount Parnassos was more than just a physical achievement; it was a testament to the spirit of exploration and bonded us as a group. As we eagerly anticipate our next escapade, we carry with us the memories of cliffs conquered and friendships strengthened!

We are delighted to share the incredible experience of our recent ski trip to Mt. Parnassos in Viotia, which took place on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th February. 61 enthusiastic pupils too part, accompanied by our dedicated staff members, and it was an adventure-packed trip filled with unforgettable moments.

The first day of our trip kicked off with excitement as all pupils participated in a 2-hour ski or snowboard lesson, tailored to their individual skill levels. Under the guidance of certified instructors from the ski school, our Year 8 pupils embraced the challenge and showed remarkable progress on the slopes. After an exciting day on the snow, our pupils had the chance to unwind and enjoy some leisure activities. Some chose to try ice-skating at an outdoor rink, while others relished the apres-ski life with hot chocolate and quality time chatting with friends, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

On the second day, our pupils eagerly jumped back onto the snowy terrain, this time enjoying two additional lessons of 2 hours each. With determination and perseverance, many of them demonstrated remarkable improvement, demonstrating their newfound skills as confident skiers and snowboarders.

We are immensely proud of all our pupils for their exemplary behaviour and courage throughout the trip. From waking up bright and early at 6:30 am to ensuring all their equipment was organised and welcoming any challenge presented to them, they displayed commendable dedication and enthusiasm at every stage of this school trip.
A heartfelt thank you to all the pupils, staff, and parents for making this trip a resounding success.

Here's to many more exciting adventures ahead!

On Wednesday 7^th December, Year 1 classes took a very pleasant trip to the Cultural Park in Keratea, Attiki. There, the children had the opportunity to play some traditional games from the recent past and from ancient times too. Their learning coincided perfectly with the children's latest topic of study: Toys, Games & Books of the Past. After an enjoyable morning, the children returned full of ideas and learning.

On Monday 4th December, our Year 10 pupils participated in an educational trip to Lavrio, organized by the Greek Department and the Assistant Head of Key stage 4.
The day started with a visit to the Technological & Cultural Museum of Lavrio, where pupils enjoyed a guided tour of the museum and mining galleries. They had the opportunity to interview former miners from the metallurgical factory and took part in practical workshops, gaining experience and information about ancient mining techniques and the importance of mining in the development of Attica in the old times.
 
The workshop at the museum added a practical and scientific dimension to their knowledge, deepening their understanding of historical mining practices. Then followed a visit to the ancient theatre of Thoriko, the oldest theatre in Greece, which provided the pupils with a unique insight into the architectural evolution of ancient Greek Theatres.
 
To culminate the day, pupils spent some time exploring Lavrio town and enjoying local food.
It was a day filled with valuable experiences, combining new knowledge and cultural insights.

Our year 5 and 6 pupils had their first taste of friendly competition against other schools on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th of November. Veritas and DES school brought their boys and girls football teams to compete against ours.
Overall, 80 pupils from our school took part in these 6-aside matches. The days were filled with laughter, fun and healthy competition. Our pupils thoroughly enjoyed this event and were quick to ask when they can do it again.
A big thank you to Veritas and DES for coming to our school to play. Well done to all the pupils who gave it their all during these matches!

On Thursday 23rd – Friday 24th November, a group of 24 Year 11 pupils enjoyed an overnight trip that took in various sites of natural interest such as the Recreational Park of Pavliani, the picturesque seaside town of Galaxidi, medieval Nafpaktos with its stunning fortress, and the quaint, traditional village of Mesaia Trikala Korinthias. Pupils enjoyed themselves hiking, ambling, relaxing and socialising in these wonderful locations.  

During the half-term break, the Year 4 classrooms fell victim to some rather unwelcome visitors who left quite a mess behind them when they left. DRAGONS were caught on camera getting up to the kind of mischief only dragons can do, leaving tables and chairs overturned and books tipped out of cupboards! The children and their teachers were shocked to learn of this event so got straight to work tidying the messy rooms and writing newspaper reports about these terrible crimes. Evidence of the dragons’ presence was examined, eyewitnesses were interviewed, and the authorities were contacted to help solve the mystery of the dragons at SLC!

On Wednesday 10^th May, Year 2 took a pleasant trip to the Vorres Museum to enhance learning in their art curriculum. The children have been learning about Super Sculptures, so this museum was an ideal choice as it so full of fascinating pieces of work of all shapes and sizes. The children engaged in some super artwork of their own too for a fascinating day filled with creativity!

On Friday 12^th – Saturday 13^th May, a group of 33 Year 10 pupils had the opportunity to travel down to Messinia in the Peloponnese to see the sights, get a taste of the local area and enjoy each other’s company for their end-of-year trip. They visited the fantastic archaeological site of Ancient Messini, the historic centre of Kalamata and the wonderful fortress in Pylos. Lots of fun was had by all and plenty of lasting memories made.

At the end of April, the Year 10 Geographers headed to Mount Parnassos and Arachova to gather data for their IGCSE coursework.

On the Tuesday we visited the ski slopes at Fterolakka where we looked at the environmental impact of skiing and hiking on the slopes. Tuesday night was spent in Itea where as well as a lovely meal we had the chance to look at the sea defences that are protecting the town.

On Wednesday we visited the town of Arachova to investigate the impact that tourism is having. Amongst other activities the pupils asked the locals to complete the questionnaires that they had written to find out about their opinions about tourism in their town.

On Friday 7^th April, Year 1 consolidated their Spring term's project of learning about everything British by pretending to travel to the UK! The children excitedly departed for a trip on a plane, did some sightseeing, and enjoyed a picnic in the style of a traditional English tea party! They waved their Union Jack flags and imagined themselves elsewhere.

Taking learning outside the classroom is always fun, isn't it!

On 24th March, Year 9 embarked on an exciting educational trip to expand their understanding of Science and History beyond the syllabi. We started at the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Centre, where pupils had a private viewing of the course which delves into the heart of Ancient Athenian democracy, which has been painstakingly recreated by carefully reconstructing written and physical sources to produce an accurate depiction of the ancient city of Athens, with lots of interesting details added for the benefit of pupils – for instance, the solid gold head of the statue of Athina, the patron of the Ancient City, was so large that it could be seen from the sea.