Hellenic Academy
| Hellenic | |
|---|---|
 Hellenic Academy Logo | |
| Address | |
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42-46 Basset Crescent, New Alexandra Park Zimbabwe | |
| Coordinates | 17°46′58″S 31°04′23″E / 17.78278°S 31.07306°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, day high school |
| Motto | Greek: Αίεν αριστεύειν (Always Excellence) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christianity |
| Denomination | Greek Orthodox |
| Established | 2008 |
| Forms | 1–4, Sixth Form |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 578 (2016)[1] |
| Education system | Zimbabwean |
| Colour(s) | Blue and White |
| Tuition | US$2,775.00[a] |
| Feeder schools | Hellenic Primary School |
| Affiliations | |
| Website | www |
Hellenic Academy is an independent, co-educational, day school in Harare, Zimbabwe. The school was founded by the local Greek community in 2008.[2]
Hellenic 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
[edit]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
[edit]The sports on offer at Hellenic in summer include cricket, tennis, water polo, swimming, athletics, cross country, triathlon and Rugby 7s.
In winter, the students participate in the following sporting disciplines: rugby 15s, field hockey, X Training, social soccer (for boys) and girls soccer
Clubs and cultural activities
[edit]Hellenic has the following cultural activities on offer: Orchestra, String Orchestra, Wind Band, Choirs, Madrigals, Marimbas, Rock Band.[4]
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.[5]
Alumni
[edit]- Ananya Kouds — Zimbabwean singer and fashion designer[6]
- Tinashe Chiura - Zimbabwean-American visual and multimedia artist[7]
See also
[edit]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "ATS CHISZ HELLENIC ACADEMY » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. ATS CHISZ. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ^ a b c "Hellenic Academy - About Us". Hellenic Academy. Hellenic Academy. Archived from the original on 14 January 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ "ATS CHISZ Senior » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. ATS CHISZ. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ "Hellenic Academy - Culture". Hellenic Academy. Hellenic Academy. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ "Hellenic Academy - Clubs". Hellenic Academy. Hellenic Academy. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ "Meet Ananya the Marble Eyed Silent Assassin - Zimbo Jam". Zimbo Jam. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ "Tinashe Chiura | Visual Arts Student". Tinashe Chiura. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
External links
[edit]- Hellenic Academy Website
- Hellenic Academy Profile on the ATS website
