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SPORTS ACTIVITIES

Basketball (for students of all grades)
In no other sport but basketball does one experience the sheer adoration for the sport, admiration for its athletes and the unique sensation the game stirs. The thrill that the huge successes of Greek teams have brought are simply unparallelled.

Younger children immediately take to basketball. The aim of this activity is to let children enjoy the game but at the same time teach them the basic parts of its technique. Passes, dribbles, free shots, three-point shots, fouls, fakes are some of the terms of basketball that have become so popular that even our daily lives are dominated by them.
Students who participate in this activity have the chance to form a comprehensive opinion of the game and live its magic through competitive games, friendly matches and 3 on 3 tournaments.
International basketball players, referees and coaches also take part in this activity by helping the children perfect their techniques and acquire valuable experience.

Football (for students of all grades)
It is here that boys who (rightfully or not) get a real kick out of this sport. Passion, strength, competitiveness, team effort, good cooperation between team members, quick thinking, determination, self-control and skillfulness in controlling the ball are the traits that are developed in this sport. The students are given the chance to improve their technical expertise and fitness via a specialized range of training exercises, to improve their physical condition, enjoy the game and release their energy. Athletes and coaches that have distinguished themselves in the field offer valuable knowledge and transfer their expertise to the young and rising talents.

Athletics (for students of all grades)

This is the queen of sports and in every big event it monopolizes the interest of all the fans. It includes running, jumping and javelin.

The techniques of these sports are in perfect harmony with human movements and this is why they remain consistent since the first Olympic games.
In the modern sports track of our school students will be given the chance to become initiated in the techniques and secrets of running and jumping while at the same time they improve their agility.
Track and field athletics guarantees a normal and stable development; at the same the range of its different sport types brings entertainment.
During the activities of classical athletics the students will learn the techniques of track running, long distance running, long jumping and high jumping.

Swimming (for students of all grades)
Contact with water offers a good mental and emotional frame of mind, fun, as well as a sense of summer holidays in the heart of winter. In our indoor heated swimming pool of the school, a specialized staff of trainers cheerfully awaits to teach the students different swimming styles and help them get entirely familiar with water. There are beginner levels, as well as advanced ones, once or twice per week and offer students the chance to be part of a team and to advance according to their abilities.
Students are taught the basic elements of the sport while at the same time they get to practice and improve their physical abilities, such as stamina, agility, speed, strength. This program is an extension of the equivalent morning basic curriculum activity.

Tennis (for students of all grades)
Tennis is one of the most appealing and popular sports and can boast about many fans, of all ages. In our school sports facilities the children are given the opportunity to get closer to the sport, to be initiated in it, to be taught the basic moves and to participate in school games.
Children participating in this activity acquire a very healthy pastime, which they can keep practicing after the end of their school life.

Volleyball (for students of all grades)
Volleyball is a tactics sport with which athletes improve their personal technique through training, as well as cultivate cooperation between the members of the team.
The fact that there is no physical contact with the opponents makes this sport clean and noble, while the athletes are trained for patience and good sports conduct.
Teaching the technique includes the serve, defence, spike and offence.
The elements of the individual and team techniques help children play well, cooperate and take initiatives.
Students that take part in this activity comprise our school volleyball team; they also participate in sports meetings and matches that take place on an annual basis.

Winter skiing (for students of all grades)
The phrase 'we roam the mountains' describes this activity. Saturday mornings acquire a different meaning when students and trainers gather to set off for their outings.
The adventure of climbing to the top and then descending the snow covered slopes of the ski centers is unique and exceptional in magnificence.
The students are taught the elementary tricks of the sport while at the same time they practice and improve body skills, such as stamina, agility, speed, and strength.
The sense of freedom and energy this sport has to offer, the direct contact with nature, the beauty of the Greek mountains are just a few of the things that make this sport truly irresistible for the young and the not so young.

Greek traditional dancing (for students of all grades)
Greek traditional dancing and folk singing, which are tightly connected to all aspects of our life as a nation, best express the identity, the ideals, the hopes and the Greek way of living.
Traditional folk dancing, one of the most living elements of our national tradition, contributes to the conservation of our nation's identity and cultural heritage. This is the legacy that we would like to pass on to the new generation who need to be aware of their roots and feel pride, love and respect for anything that constitutes a special trait of our people.
Children that take part in this activity are taught Greek traditional dances by a physical education instructor, specialized in this sector.
The dancing group participates in dancing festivals and events dedicated to tradition, and so children are given the chance to dance, to present the fruit of a yearly effort to us and to be admired.

Gymnastics (for first and Second grade female pupils)
In our specially equipped school gym, pupils who started the sport in kindergarten can continue their practice or if they are novices they can try it here for the first time. Gymnastics is ideal for children, as it helps them to gain body discipline and maximize their talent.

ΤΑΕ ΚWON DO (for pupils of all grades)
In our school, children who do TAE KWON DO, can easily learn the most vital and practical moves of self-defence, in conjunction with mastering high levels of physical exercise, mental discipline and body weight control. In Korean, "TAE' means jumping or breaking with your leg, "KWON" suggests strength, "DO" means method, art, and way. As a result, TAE KWON DO is a composite term for weapon less self-defence.

Table tennis (ping-pong) (for students of all grades)
Table tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world. Table tennis or ping-pong (it took its name from the sound the ball makes when it hits the table surface) is a particularly spectacular and fast sport, as the ball can reach speeds of 160 kph.
It contributes to fitness, improves speed, grasp and enhances the athlete's reflexes. It is a sport that appeals to everyone, that is why it has numerous fans of every age and it can be modified according to each individual's needs, whether he is simply looking for entertainment or pursuing a professional career in sports.

Ενόργανη γυμναστική (για μαθήτριες της Γ, Δ', Ε' και Στ' τάξης)
Στο ειδικά διαμορφωμένο γυμναστήριο του σχολείου μας τα παιδιά έρχονται σε μια πρώτη επαφή με την ενόργανη γυμναστική ή όσα ξεκίνησαν από το Νηπιαγωγείο συνεχίζουν την ενασχόλησή τους με αυτήν. Η ενόργανη γυμναστική είναι ιδανική για τα παιδιά, καθώς τα βοηθά να εκδηλώσουν το ταλέντο τους και να αποκτήσουν τον έλεγχο του σώματός τους.

Ballet (for female pupils of all grades)
Ballet is a sport that allows children to express their emotions through dancing and music. Children in Primary school have the chance to improve what they were taught in kindergarten, empower their expressive motion, get to know better the function of various parts of their body, develop their personality and acquire a unique sense of rhythm and balance through ballet.

Trekking (for pupils of all grades)
Pupils of our school can explore the Greek countryside, have fun close to nature and play various interesting games away from everyday routine. Trekking excursions take place on Saturday mornings and include:

• Trekking to a designated area, depending on age.
• Seminars for children on ecological problems
• Picnics
• Many games, such as handicrafts using material from nature, climbing etc.