Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has celebrated the growth and achievements of St Andrew’s Grammar after attending the school’s Name Day Dinner Dance, an event supported by the Hellenic Community of Western Australia.
The event marks the feast day of St Andrew the Apostle, honouring the school’s patron and bringing together families, students, and the wider Greek Australian community.
In a post shared after the celebration, Zempilas said it was “my great pleasure to attend the @standrewsgrammar Name Day Dinner Dance, proudly supported by the @helleniccommunitywa, and to represent the @liberalswa.”
He congratulated HCWA President Paul Afkos and School Principal Craig Monaghan, praising the school’s progress and role within the community.
“Congratulations … on the outstanding growth and success of St Andrew’s… every member of the Perth Greek/Australian community is very proud of the vibrant learning hub and shining light for Hellenism the school has become.”
Zempilas concluded his message with a celebratory “Bravo St. Andrew’s,” noting how the Name Day celebration showcased the school’s strong cultural foundations and its important role in preserving Hellenic heritage in Western Australia.
