Foundational in science, medicine and the arts. One of the world's oldest continuous languages and cultures. An essential asset, no matter where life takes you. Connecting you to a heritage, a brighter future,and each other.
I have become convinced that of all that human language has produced truly and simply beautiful, I knew nothing before I learned Greek...
Without a knowledge of Greek there is no education
We help our students understand the language by immersing them in the culture that created it
Our students consistently top VCE results and win performance Awards.
It's a simple formula:Proven methods + conscientious teachers + motivated students = best possible outcomes.
Around Melbourne + Online
there's no learning without engagement,so let the games (and rhymes) begin!
A public announcement to the striking litle bees, but it was the bees that made their voices heard at the end of this performance - and will continue to make their voices heard as they grow and flourish.
© GCM Schools 2016 - End of Year Performance | Photo: Kelly Varveropoulou Photography
Greek culture and language are effectively infused through experiential learning that involves tactile, interactive, performative activities and more.
© GCM Schools 2023
Creating a space for joy in teaching is essential to the learning experience. As a result, children love coming back to our classes every week. The outcomes and our students speak for themselves!
It is never too late, or too early to start.
Choose your Pathway:
ELA! Come learn Greek with us!
We have developed a program wherein young children and their carers, can find an environment to communicate in Greek, socialize, be inspired and stimulated through participation in a range of wonderful activities and lots and lots of play!
Afterall, play is the basis of our childhood and joy guides each learning component.
ELA, let’s get to know each other!
High quality Greek Language and Culture classes for students from Kinder to VCE.
In a fun and engaging environment, through song, dance, crafts and creative drama during the early years, as well as more formal methods as they reach appropriate ages, children learn the language and develop a love for all things Greek.
Offered in Regular or Advanced (as Primary Lang.) pathways.
Tailored for students who start Greek at a later stage.
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their communication skills in Modern Greek and their knowledge and understanding of the Greek language and culture.
No prior knowledge of Greek is required.
This program is designed for students that wish to strengthen their spoken-Greek skills.
Students from all schools also welcome.
Catered to students who wish to increase their cultural literacy in the Ancient Greek world.
Students will investigate the origins of philosophy, science, politics, rhetoric, history and literature, be inspired from the moral insight and virtue of the classical world and read the architects of western civilization in their own words.
Finally, this course aims to increase performance at the VCE Classical Greek examinations with a high score scaling.
No matter what reason underpins your desire to connect with Greek Culture as an adult this series of courses is for you.
You will be taught by fully qualified teachers with many years of experience, in a friendly and supportive environment.
With Modern Greek (Regular and Intensive), Ancient Greek, and Cultural Experiences such as Dance and Cooking, there's something for everyone.
Acquire the fundamentals of Classical Greek, a world heritage language spoken by the Athenians in the 5th and 4th centuries B.C. and used by the most famous ancient Greek writers, historians, philosophers and orators.
This course teaches Theatrical Expression, a process by which anyone can express emotions and discover methods of communicating.
The means for these lessons are texts, photos, textiles, construction materials, music etc. But it is imagination that will become the basic tool for completing the lessons.
Greek dancing and culture classes are aimed at people who wish to learn to dance, but also for proficient dancers who want to cultivate their dance expression and a regular venue where you are able to express your culture.
You do not have to have any previous experience in dancing.
We accept students of any cultural background, varying physical ability and all ages.
Join the Greek Community Schools today. Equip yourself for the futureand foster deeper, more meaningful relationshipswith the people and the culture you love.
Still unsure or would like to speak to someone? Call us on 03 9662 2722
Schools of Greek community of Melbourne and Victoria is committed to child safety
Greek Community of Melbourne Schools are a Child Safe organisation, committed to providing a safe environment for all children.
We have zero tolerance of child abuse and strive to embed Child Safe practices at all times.
We want children to be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.
We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
Schools of Greek community of Melbourne and Victoria is committed to preventing child abuse and identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks. Schools of Greek community of Melbourne and Victoria has robust human resources and recruitment practices to reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing board members, staff and volunteers. Schools of Greek community of Melbourne and Victoria is committed to regularly training and educating our board members, staff and volunteers on child abuse risks.
We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
We have specific policies and procedures in place that support our board members, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.
