Mandoulides Schools has established an array of innovative programs which bring students in in-depth contact with the Greek language through literature and current affairs, the environment and other topics of interest. Leading the discussions are recognized members of the artistic and scientific communities.

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Parents and child custodian counselling

"THE SCHOOL" seminars introduce issues and special guest educators experienced in an array of educational fields. Past guests include: Marietta Yiannakou, Christos Yiannaras, Sarantos Kargakos, Ioannis Tsoukalas, Eratosthenis Kapsomenos, Christos Tsolakis, Antonis Regakos, Theodoros Papangelis, Ioannis Kazazis, George Papanastasiou, Nikitas Parisis and others.

Computer seminars The school's computer laboratory focuses on familiarizing school personnel (administration and faculty) with the fundamental use of the computer and the automated office.

LITERATURE PROGRAMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"The Knowledge Rally", "Literature and Education", "Give Me My Book", "World Day of Literature", "Literature in History", "Literature in Society", "Literature and Olympics", "Lessons of Thessaloniki", "History of the Silver Screen", "Aesopos Was the Start", "Re-Reading the Greek Classics", "bookpartners", "booktime". 

Joined with reading programs are a number of distinguished guest speakers:  E. Trivizas, A. Varela, N. Dimopoulos, S. Zarabouka, A. Zei, N. Bakolas, Z. Sari, G. Skabardonis, G. Gregoriadou - Soureli, Loti Petrovich-Androutsopoulou, P. Sferidis, E. Fakinou, M. Kondoleon, A. Antonopoulos,M. Spengos, E. Priovolou, C. Boulotis, N. Andrikopoulos and F. Mandilaras,V.Hislop, L.de Bernieres.

CURRENT AFFAIRS LECTURES 

A series of lectures and discussions on current issues with dinstinguished personalities including: G. Souflias, V. Tsouderou, C. Yiannaras, I. Manoledakis, P. Noutsos, L. Lazopoulos, S. Kouloglou, S. Theodorakis, P. Tatsopoulos, Colleen Graffy, Hoyt Brian Yee, D. Sampsonidis, L. Kovatsi, M. Mironidou - Tzouveleki, N. Sideris and X. Milonas among others.

TONGUE TIES, PROVERBS AND CONUNDRUMS

With writer Anna Chatzimanoli

Because learning a language is not a simple procedure
Because Greek language is multifunctional as well as creative
Because reading and writing is like a game
Because learning requires zest . . .

Writer Anna Chatzimanoli will take both kindergarten pupils and teachers on a magical journey to the world of folk tradition, she will help us “tie and crack” the Greek language, play, laugh, discover and create. Peculiar words, words with cues and symbols, words that clash, fool us and confuse us. Are you wondering what is behind all these? Let us unfold the mystery!

IN THE MUSEUM

Mandoulides Schools inaugurate the educational “In The Museum” program during the 2009 - 2010 school year. The program is intended for Elementary School pupils and aims to change their attitude and behavior towards museums. 

During the program pupils will be working on one museum each year. They will visit the museum, study the historical period to which it pertains, participate in educational programs that each museum offers, take on team and individual projects, discuss with experts.

More specifically, 1st grade pupils will visit the Folklore Museum of Thessaloniki, 2nd graders will go to the Byzantine Museum and the White Tower, 3rd graders will be working on the Archaeological Museum, 4th graders will be visiting the Teloglion Foundation of Art (or the Petralona Museum), 5th graders will be at the Museum of Royal Tombs of Vergina while 6th graders will visit the Dion archaeological site.

Museum education begins at Kindergarten. Kindergarten pupils visit museums of the city according to thematic units, e.g. the Archaeological Museum as part of the “Grape-Wine” unit. They also attend educational programs.

WE TALK ABOUT US

Pupils of 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grades had the opportunity to discuss with experts issues regarding their interests, concerns, aims and goals. The "We Talk About Us" program, inaugurated in the 2009 - 2010 school year, aims to develop dialogue, respond to pupils’ questions and inform them on current affairs. Experts of all kinds, scientists and artists discussed with pupils, they commented and contemplated.

Pupils had the opportunity to talk with counseling psychologist Maria Chatzipantazi about the topic "Some kids bully me at school". Following, there was a discussion with Olympic medalist Voula Patoulidou on the topic: "Sports: pros and cons". Advantages and disadvantages of sports was the focus of discussion: volunteering, emulation, healthy role models but also doping and violence in sports venues. After that, a discussion with athletes writers Anna Verouli and Nikos Michalopoulos took place.

CAREER ORIENTATION

Experts (professors, distinguished professionals) inform students about modern and traditional professions, discuss undergraduate and graduate courses, and visit business premises in order to gain career knowledge and, thus, be able to choose their professions more responsibly.

ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMS                      

• Ecological programs sponsored by the Greek Association for the Protection of Nature
• The international program GLOBE/ALEXANDROS
• Environment excursions to mountain retreats, marshlands, conservation of traditional home architecture
• The Greek Association of the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage presented the school with a special award for environmental awareness, distinguishing Mandoulides from all other private schools in the nation. At the same time, the school was recognized by the association for its quarter century of involvement in enviornmental affairs. The school has been involved in projects in Prespes, Dadia, Parnassos and Pindos.

SCHOLASTIC INNOVATIONS NETWORK  

Mandoulides Schools, in concert with the Scholastic Innovations Network for Morphosis, Development and Initiatives, has established a program entitled New Technologies and Teamwork. The network operates throughout the country and gives other schools the opportunity to share innovations through the main center "Tomorrow".

The School's purpose is to use computer tools in the spirit of cooperation and teamwork, especially for teaching and interacting through the network. All this occurs simultaneouly with the teaching and learning objectives of students studying particular academic disciplines such as History, Modern Greek Language, Mathematics and Fine Arts, and with help from a respective faculty member. The program aslo offers both teachers and students the ocassion to work together outside the school while continuing to foster responsible and safe use of the internet. ­