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Season's greetings and end of year message

19/12/2019

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Dear friends and colleagues,

With the end of the academic year just around the corner, I would like to thank you all for your collaboration, your meaningful efforts and your educational achievements in the area of Greek language teaching throughout the year.

The end of year sees us celebrating a number of successes within the Greek language learning and teaching community.  Congratulations to the students, teachers and principals of the Saturday School of Community Languages (St George Girls HS Centre) and the NSW School of Languages on their 2019 HSC First in Modern Greek Courses achievement. Congratulations to the teams involved in the creation and workshopping of the Stage 6 Extension support materials for the 2020-2024 course prescriptions for Modern Greek. Congratulations to the 66 successful candidates of the Certificate of Attainment in Greek 2019 Exams on their high scores. Congratulations to the 8 learners of Greek from the Community Languages Schools Program who won a Highly Commended or a Commended Award at the 2019 NSW Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Student Achievement – Community Languages Schools.  Congratulations to all 14 participating schools in this year’s 9th Greek Student Film Festival. Congratulations to all schools on the many school events organised throughout the year. Congratulations to the Greek teaching team of Clemton Park PS on their beautiful Greek-themed performances during the school’s 90th birthday this year. Congratulations to Greek language teachers on their extra-curricular initiatives that substantially contribute to enhancing the Greek language teaching and learning experience in NSW schools. Above all, congratulations to all teachers and students on their day-to-day commitment to teaching and learning respectively, on their diligent efforts required for teaching and learning an additional language.

On a personal note, I would like to express my thanks for their collegiality during this academic year to Nina Conomos, Community Languages Schools Program Coordinator, and my colleagues at the Learning and Teaching Directorate (NSW Department of Education), Elisabeth Robertson, Konnie Zagrimanis, Stephen Nogher, Maxine Acosta-Ostrzycki and Evia Kyriacou.

I wish you all happy and safe summer holidays.
Enjoy a well-deserved vacation!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2020!

Warm Regards,
Maria

Dr Maria Harissi
Greek Language Adviser
Learning and Teaching Directorate

Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Athens, Greece
Greek Education Office of Australia and N.Zealand, Melbourne, Australia

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End of year Greek Orthodox Community school concert

19/12/2019

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Photos source:
Yannis Dramitinos – @kosmosnewspaper facebook page and GOC
The end of year school concert of the Saturday Morning Greek School of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW took place on Friday, 13 December at the GOC club. Together with students from the GOC Afternoon Schools (i.e. Beverly Hills Nth PS, Connells Point PS, Panania PS, Summer Hill PS, Danebank Anglican), the Saturday School students presented a unique and unforgettable performance titled “Οδός Ονείρων”. The evening included songs primarily by one of Greece’s greatest composers, Manos Hatzidakis, a theatrical performance based on an original script written by the GOC Schools Coordinator, Mrs Katerina Paspala and a number of student performances of poems and dance led by the GOC dance instructor, Mrs Paroula Therban. The students showcased not only their knowledge of Greek but also their individual talents in acting, reciting, solo singing and dancing.

Congratulations to the students on their impressive performances, to their families on their persistent efforts to embrace the learning of Greek during these young people’s busy school lives and to the GOC Schools Coordinator and the schools’ Greek language and music teachers on their educational achievements this year!

We are looking for even greater educational accomplishments for 2020!

You can seek enrolment details at
education@goc.com.au
or on
+61 2 97406022
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Certificate of Attainment in Greek 2020 – dates

5/12/2019

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The Centre for the Greek Language, Thessaloniki, Greece and the Examination Centre of Sydney (under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney) are announcing the examination dates for the Certificate of Attainment in Greek 2020 as follows:

18 May 2020 – Level C2
19 May 2020 – Level A1, A2, B1
20 May 2020 – Level B2, C1


The examinations offer certified assessment of language skills at the following levels according to the Common European Framework (CEFR):

A1 – Elementary Knowledge and A1 for children 8-12
A2 – Basic Knowledge
B1 – Average Knowledge
B2 – Good Knowledge
C1 – Very Good Knowledge
C2 – Excellent Knowledge

Registration dates: 1 February to 22 March 2020 (fees apply)

Online registration

For more information, please see attached file and/or contact the Examination Centre of Sydney at hellenicedu.sydney@gmail.com


certificate-info_2020.pdf
File Size: 120 kb
File Type: pdf
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Photos – 2019 Presentation Ceremony – Certificates of Attainment in Greek

5/12/2019

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Photos source: Yannis Dramitinos and
@kosmosnewspaper facebook page
The 2019 Presentation Ceremony of the Certificates of Attainment in Greek (Centre for the Greek Language and Ministry of Education, Greece) took place on Thursday 21 November at Footbridge Lecture Theatre, University of Sydney.  The Ceremony was held under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney and the Examination Centre of Sydney
(hellenicedu.sydney@gmail.com).

The examinations took place in May this year with 78 candidates participating in one of the levels of adequacy certification of attainment in Greek. 66 candidates were successful and most attended the Presentation Ceremony among distinguished and esteemed guests, family and friends who honoured them on the day.

The special occasion was media covered by photographer and journalist Yannis Dramitinos and
O Kosmos / Greek – Australian Newspaper.
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    Dr Maria Harissi
    Greek Language Advisor
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