Excursion Εκδηλώσεις

Greek Language Immersion Day

20141102_095135Thessaloniki Association “The White Tower”  was present at Red Hill where the excursion of Greek language schools met Fr Lefteris at Panagia Kamariani. The event was organised by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development in co-operation with the Modern Greek Teachers Association. Thessaloniki Association has been in support of this event from the start and have contributed both economically and with members present to assist with food preparation for the students, the cooking of souvlaki and sausages and the distribution of this food to the children.

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Students enjoy watching the presentation
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The organisers
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Gifts all students took home with them
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Three ladies that made the difference on the day, from the left: Andrea Garivaldis, Vicky Marinellis, Anthi Baltatzi
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Thessaloniki Association Committee members in the kitchen
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Bottles of olive oil, present to students
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Fr Lefteris talking to children in the church of Panagia Kamariani
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Winners crowned with olive tree branches by Helen Kapalos

About 170 students took part and they had a ball, they learned a great deal about Olive Oil and the Olive Tree, they participated in workshops organised by the Dept of Education and individual schools and teachers and took home presents to remember the day.

We’re really proud of our heritage and we has shown to the children how to be proud themselves. Helen Kapalos and George Kalombaris were there also to assist us in teaching the next generation to be proud of the Greek traditions and food.

From Thessaloniki Association the Committee members who attended were:

  • Paul Mavroudis
  • Iakovos Garivaldis
  • Vaso Katsela
  • Soula Kolokythas
  • Vicky Sagiakos
  • Nikos Sagiakos
  • Lena Tsiounias
  • Mark Tsiounias
  • Christina Despoteri

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