Hellenic Academy

Hellenic Academy
Hellenic Academy Logo
Hellenic Academy Logo
Address
42-46 Basset Crescent, New Alexandra Park
Harare
Zimbabwe
Coordinates 17°46′58″S 31°04′23″E / 17.78278°S 31.07306°E / -17.78278; 31.07306Coordinates: 17°46′58″S 31°04′23″E / 17.78278°S 31.07306°E / -17.78278; 31.07306
Information
Type Independent, day high school
Motto Greek: Αίεν αριστεύειν
(Always Excellence)
Religious affiliation(s) Christianity
Denomination Greek Orthodox
Established 2008
Headmistress Suzanne Josclyne
Forms 1–4, Sixth Form
Gender Co-educational
Enrollment 578 (2016)[1]
Education system Zimbabwean
Colour(s) Blue and White
Tuition US$2,525.00[lower-alpha 1]
Feeder schools Hellenic Primary School
Affiliations
Website www.hellenicacademy.ac.zw
  1. ↑ Termly fees, the year has 3 terms.[1]

Hellenic Academy (or Hellenic) is an independent, co-educational, day school in Harare, Zimbabwe. The school was founded by the local Greek community in 2008.[2]

Hellenic Academy is a member of the Association of Trust Schools (ATS) and the Head is a member of the Conference of Heads of Independent Schools in Zimbabwe (CHISZ).[3]

History

Hellenic was built by the Greek Community to further the standard of education offered by Hellenic Primary School. The project to build the school began in 2007 and Hellenic Academy was opened in 2008..[2] The school's enrolment grew to 550 pupils in 2014. [2]

Sports

The sports on offer at Hellenic in summer include cricket, tennis, water polo, swimming, athletics, cross country, triathlon and X training.[4]

In winter, the students participate in the following sporting disciplines: rugby, field hockey, X Training, social soccer (for boys) and girls soccer

Clubs and cultural activities

Hellenic has the following cultural activities on offer: Orchestra, String Orchestra, Wind Band, Choirs, Madrigals, Marimbas, Rock Band.[5]

There are many clubs at Hellenic that students are encouraged to take part in. These include the Greek Culture Club, Baking Club, Drama Club, Art Club, Book Club, Public Speaking, Quiz Club, Environmental Club, Social Dance Club, Golf, Squash, First Aid Club, Robotics Club, Yoga Club, Events Team, Model United Nations Club, Interact Club, Duathlon, Toastmasters, Rugby Referees Club and Flipside. [6]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "ATS CHISZ HELLENIC ACADEMY » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. ATS CHISZ. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 "Hellenic Academy - About Us". Hellenic Academy. Hellenic Academy. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "ATS CHISZ Senior » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. ATS CHISZ. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Hellenic Academy - Sports". Hellenic Academy. Hellenic Academy. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "Hellenic Academy - Culture". Hellenic Academy. Hellenic Academy. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  6. ↑ "Hellenic Academy - Clubs". Hellenic Academy. Hellenic Academy. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
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