Hellenic Academy

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
Hellenic Academy Logo
Address
42-46 Basset Crescent, New Alexandra Park

Harare

Zimbabwe
Coordinates17°46′58″S 31°04′23″E
Information
TypeIndependent, day high school
MottoGreek: Αίεν αριστεύειν
(Always Excellence)
Religious affiliation(s)Christianity
DenominationGreek Orthodox
Established2008
Forms1–4, Sixth Form
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment578 (2016)[1]
Education systemZimbabwean
Colour(s)Blue and White
TuitionUS$2,775.00[lower-alpha 1]
Feeder schoolsHellenic Primary School
Affiliations
Websitewww.hellenicacademy.ac.zw
  1. Termly fees, the year has 3 terms.[1]

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

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 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

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
  • Ananya Kouds — Zimbabwean singer and fashion designer[6]

See also

References
  1. "ATS CHISZ HELLENIC ACADEMY » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. ATS CHISZ. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  2. "Hellenic Academy - About Us". Hellenic Academy. Hellenic Academy. Archived from the original on 14 January 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  3. "ATS CHISZ Senior » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. ATS CHISZ. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  4. "Hellenic Academy - Culture". Hellenic Academy. Hellenic Academy. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  5. "Hellenic Academy - Clubs". Hellenic Academy. Hellenic Academy. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  6. "Meet Ananya the Marble Eyed Silent Assassin - Zimbo Jam". Zimbo Jam. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
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