Greek Orthodox Parish St George Rose Bay Greek Language School
Our Greek Language School has been operating since April 1962 with the important goal of teaching the Greek language to children from Pre-Kindy to Year 12 and separate adult classes. Our Greek School aims to present all aspects of the Modern Greek language and culture to its students including vocabulary building, reading, writing and grammar with an emphasis on conversation.
We offer Greek classes where children and adults can learn Greek while having fun, socialising with other students and making friendships.
The school operates four terms in line with the NSW school term dates. Our school offers students aged 9 years or older, the opportunity to undertake the internationally recognised Certificate of Attainment in Greek. This is conducted annually by the Greek Consulate of Sydney.
Basic Information
Term dates 2025
Term 1 – Monday 10 February to Friday 11 April
Term 2 – Monday 28 April to Friday 4 July
Term 3 – Monday 21 July to Friday 26 September
Term 4 – Monday 13 October to Friday 12 December
Timetable
MON 3:30pm – 5:00pm Kindy+
MON 3:30pm – 5:30pm Infants (Year 1 or Beginners)
MON 3:30pm – 5:30pm Infants (Year 1 or Beginners)
TUE 3:30pm – 5:30pm Infants (Infants Year 2 or older)
TUE 3:45pm – 5:45pm Primary (Year 3 or older)
WED 3:45pm – 5:45pm Primary (Years 4,5 & 6)
THU 3:45pm – 5:45pm High School (Senior)
FRI 3:45pm – 5:45pm High School
ADULT’S CLASSES
MON 5:30pm –7:00pm Advanced & Intermediate
WED 5:45pm – 7:15pm Beginners & Intermediate
PRE-KINDY BILINGUAL CLASSES “SWALLOWS” Χελιδόνια
MON 2:30pm – 3:30pm (Preschoolers 3 – 5 years old)
PAPAKIA PLAY GROUP (Papakia / Παπάκια)
WED 10:30am – 12:00pm (Papakia / Παπάκια)
‘SPEAK GREEK’ ONLINE SESSIONS
MON 7:00pm – 8:00pm Beginners
Enrolment
If you are enrolling your child for the first time, our teachers will determine the most appropriate class for your child based on their skill/ proficiency level in Greek in the first fortnight of Term 1. Parents will subsequently be advised and the children placed into the respective Afternoon Lesson/Day.
School Guidelines
Lessons are held in the Church Hall
90-92 Newcastle St, Rose Bay
In order to optimise the classroom learning experience, please take note of the following:
Mobile telephones are to be switched off during the lesson.
No consumption of food or drink is allowed during the lesson. Please ensure your child has had a snack prior to start of class.
Pupils are expected to attend all scheduled lessons, as the teaching program’s success depends on all children progressing to a defined standard.
Communication
The teachers are available for short discussions after the lessons. For any issues that need to be discussed with the teacher that are of a confidential or serious nature, an e-mail should be sent initially to the teacher via: school@stgeorgerosebay.org.au
Parents may communicate with the Greek School Committee by emailing office@stgeorgerosebay.org.au or phoning the Parish Office Secretary on 9371 9929. Under no circumstance is any parent to reprimand or interrogate another child. Any issues in regards to children other than their own should be raised with the teachers.
Fees
The annual fee (for all four terms) will be invoiced upfront at the beginning of the school year (Term 1).
The School’s financial administration is performed by the Committee on a voluntary basis. Your co-operation in paying the yearly school fee amount upfront makes this process much easier for everyone.
EFT Payments only.
Branch BSB: 062-275
Account No: 10008308
Payment Description: please include your child/ children’s SURNAME and INITIAL, in the payment reference field (e.g. SURNAME J)
