St John’s College in Preston, Victoria commemorated Greek Independence Day with a lively, whole-school assembly that honoured Hellenic heritage, cultural identity, and belonging.
The program featured traditional dance and theatrical performances, and student-led segments which highlighted the importance of March 25 as both a national and religious observance.
Through their involvement, students expressed pride in their heritage while reflecting on how Greek cultural values continue to resonate within contemporary Australian society.
One of the standout moments of the assembly was the acknowledgement of Konstantina Vezou, who received a $5,000 award in recognition of her exceptional study score of 47 in VCE Greek – an achievement that placed her among Victoria’s highest-performing students.
Director of Hellenism, Kristian Raspa, emphasised the collective effort behind the event. “This is what Hellenism in the diaspora looks like – lived, shared and carried forward by the next generation.”
The College extended its thanks to staff, students and families whose contributions made the celebration possible.
