The committee organises various events throughout the year in order to raise funds for the school and to bring together children, their families, and staff to celebrate and enjoy the various aspects of Greek culture and communication. With this in mind, it is expected that parents will help to raise funds for the school. Listed below are some events, which prove to be both popular and enjoyable.
Usually held in the last week of autumn term, where children and teachers work together to put on a spectacular performance incorporating speech, song and dance, as well as wonderful costumes (usually prepared by parents and teachers). Following this is a visit by Santa who gives gifts to the children. Everyone is then welcomed into the canteen for delicious refreshments and conversation.
This is our largest social gathering. As well as being our biggest fundraising event, it is enjoyed by children and their families. It is usually held in a function hall; where we have music, good food, followed by dancing. The children from all year groups, usually dressed in national costume, then perform some traditional and modern dances for our entertainment. This is a wonderful opportunity for their families to see that their children are learning some traditional Greek culture and is the highlight of the evening. Raffle tickets are sold on the evening, with many wonderful prizes on offer.
National costumes are required for the annual dinner & dance and various other events. They may be purchased from the functions secretary, the cost is currently £35, which is paid just the once. When children outgrow their costumes parents are required to simply have them dry-cleaned and returned to the functions secretary, who will then swap that costume for a larger size.
A traditional Greek BBQ is served autumn, spring & summer terms, we only ask you to support us by buying food and drink.
These events are organised during the year and designed to raise money for the school.