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Hellenic School of Ottawa
(Greek Language School)

For the Greeks, the Greek language, beyond its richness and historic importance, is an integral part of their heritage and a very essential element of their existence as Greeks. The carrier, that will transmit this valuable elements of the Greek heritage to the future generations of Greek-Canadians is the Hellenic (language) School.

The history of the Hellenic School of Ottawa begins in the late '30s when Reverend Fr. Vassilios Demeroutis organized the first classes. Since then the School had gone through many changes and adjustments. Throughout the years the School operated under the administration and financial assistance of the Hellenic Community of Ottawa. From 1975 to 1994 classes were offered twice a week; Wednesday (6:00pm - 8:00pm) and Saturday (9:00am-12:00pm)

In 1978 the Ontario Ministry of Education began the "Heritage Language Programme". The programme was financed by the Ministry through the Ottawa Board of Education.

The Hellenic School of Ottawa - Kindergarden & Elementary
(offered by the OCDSB & the Hellenic Community of Ottawa).

The Hellenic School of Ottawa will run from September 8^th, 2007 to June 7t^h, 2008.
For a full calendar click on the following link:
http://www.helleniccommunity.com/PDF/HellenicSchoolCalendar2007_2008.pdf

Classes will be held every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: D. Roy Kennedy Public School (919 Woodroffe Ave.).

The following classes will be held:

• Junior & Senior Kindergarten and Elementary level for children 4 to 12 years of age
• Junior Beginners Class for children 9-14 years of age with limited or no knowledge of the Greek Language

There is no registration fee except of a non-refundable materials fee of $10 per child. Registration and classes will start on September 8^th, 2007. For more information please call (613) 225-8016 ext. 221 or 613-239-2703.

School Sites from the beginning to the present
(During the first years there were times when classes took place in the Church basement, at 360 Albert Street, the site of the first Greek Orthodox Church in Ottawa)

This is offered by the OCDSB for academic credits towards a high school diploma. This course accepts high school students.

Classes will run every Saturday from 9am - 12:30pm for 32 Saturdays.

On-site registration and assessment starts September 8th, 2007 between 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Classes will be held at Grebe Collegiate Institute (212 Glebe Ave., Ottawa).

There is no registration fee except for a non refundable materials fee of $20 per child. For more information please call (613) 239-2703.

GREEK LANGUAGE COURSES FOR ADULTS offered:

Evening Courses :

1. By the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
   
   • 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
   • Glebe Collegiate (212 Glebe Ave. Ottawa),
   • starting the 3rd week of September 2007 (Learning magazine).
     
     
   • Mondays Greek Conversation Beginners I
   • Tuesdays Greek Conversation Intermediate II
   • Wednesday Greek Conversation Advance - Level III
     
     
     Classes for all adult courses begin the week of September 23, 2007. Central registration runs September 4the to 24th, 2007.
     
     For more information on adult courses please call the OCDSB at 613-239-2504.