K-8 Program
Class Details
Saturday 10:00am-12:30pm Tuesday Evenings - Dance
OUR PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS
To create an academic program of excellence that promotes the Greek language through the immersion of the Greek heritage, culture, and history.
Our Goals:
- Preserve the Greek language by using Greek as the exclusive instructional language;
- Offer children the opportunity for enrichment in the Greek language and culture through a variety of methods and experiences;
- Improve communication skills by maintaining the ability to speak, listen, read and write in the Greek language;
- Enhance the student’s self concept and heritage by providing opportunities to learn and experience Greek culture through the traditions and customs of Greece;
- Strengthen cognitive development through the knowledge of Greek language;
- Provide the foundation for pursuing post-secondary studies in Greek.
Greek Language Proficiency Exams: Every May, the Centre for Greek Language, Ministry of Education of Greece, organizes worldwide certification exams in Greek Language Proficiency. These exams are open to all candidates regardless of ethnic background, who are learning Greek as a second or foreign language. Successful candidates are awarded with an official certificate of proficiency in Greek, which they receive every January of the next year.Two of our students participated last year and successfully completed the certification exams.
Full Year Credit International Language Programs: Continuing Education offers several educational programs within HWDSB and beyond. One of this programs is a Credit Program, an opportunity for students to learn and/or maintain a language other than French or English and to develop an appreciation and sensitivity to the cultural diversity within Canada. The classes are free of charge (students will only have to purchase their books). Minimum class size requirements: 20 students
Contact Person: Email Eirini Zacharidis at ezachari@hwdsb.on.ca
Registration Information:
HWDSB Secondary School students must register with their Guidance Counsellor at their home school and should attend starting the first day of class.
All Adult and non-HWDSB Secondary School students must register for the program and complete a student registration at the Hill Park Learning Centre, Continuing Education Main Office and are required to proof of identity/age, eligibility and proof of Ontario address