Painting. Pottery. Pittes. Passion. These words sum up AHEPA NSW’s first ever School Holiday event held on Thursday, July 18 at its premises in Rockdale, Sydney.
Almost 40 students, presenters and carers enjoyed learning about Aphrodite and the island of Cyprus, a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and illegal occupation of the Republic of Cyprus.
Led by artist Angela Kiki and educators Charoulla Themistocleous, Toula Moutevelis and Anna Skribias, students explored mythology and history through various art forms.
As AHEPA NSW Inc Vice-President Nia Gitsas stated following the event: “Congratulations to the amazing teachers who made this event possible!”
An initiative of Ch Antigone and Ch Chiron, the School Holiday event was coordinated with a view to engage young Australian-born Hellenes with the heritage and identity of Cyprus without the use of electronic devices.
Participants rotated around three activity stations closing the event with a presentation of their artworks and lunch.
Such activities have multiple objectives, including engaging young people with their Hellenic identities in the Australian context. This has been the core of AHEPA NSW Inc’s Mission Statement since its formation in 1934.
Keep an eye on AHEPA NSW Inc social media for the next School Holiday event in early October.
