Academy of Hellenic Paideia
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Welcome to our campaign! The Academy of Hellenic Paideia (AHP) is a Greek school program opening its doors this September in Astoria, New York. We believe that the path to a meaningful education is identifying each child as a unique being. Thus, we need to inspire them, through activity and interaction, on a level that is personal to them.
We will do this through the educational model of Hellenic Paideia. Created thousands of years ago in ancient Greece, paideia refers to the education and upbringing of children. Simply put, it is the pursuit of the ideal of excellence.
Our academy will provide children with a sanctuary where they will learn in the classical Paideia method. Their minds will be engaged and activated with music, dance, theater, and art while their bodies will be inspired by the ancient Greek martial art of Pangration, all tied together with the Greek language. The goal is to inspire the great spirit that lies within all of our children so that they may pursue life to his or her fullest human potential and keep the ancient Hellenic culture alive for generations to come!
Our school is secular and children of all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed. We offer an educational model that’s based on an interactive way of teaching and learning. The participation of students in what they learn, and how, is sought after and encouraged
Our courses include a youth acting workshop, art, chess, embroidery, children’s chorus, an adult dance troupe or acting workshop, board and action games, music lessons, and a weekly discussion of the Iliad, as well as our regular curriculum, where students engage in lessons surrounding Greek language, mythology, mathematics, music, arts and crafts, and Pangration.
We at AHP fight for a common purpose: to convey the Hellenic tradition from generation to generation; in other words, to keep Hellenism alive through our children.
AHP is currently breaking ground in a new location. There will be ample space for several classrooms, a Pangration room, and a room with a small stage and floor pillows, where children will learn, read and act out plays, mythology, and Aesop’s fables. Eventually, we plan to add a full-time Greek pre-school.
We need your help! AHP is actively fundraising and seeking donations. Our constructions costs add up to roughly $25,000. Your assistance will help fund this construction so that we can open our doors come September!
Thank you so much for taking the time to look at our campaign!
"Know Thyself."
We will do this through the educational model of Hellenic Paideia. Created thousands of years ago in ancient Greece, paideia refers to the education and upbringing of children. Simply put, it is the pursuit of the ideal of excellence.
Our academy will provide children with a sanctuary where they will learn in the classical Paideia method. Their minds will be engaged and activated with music, dance, theater, and art while their bodies will be inspired by the ancient Greek martial art of Pangration, all tied together with the Greek language. The goal is to inspire the great spirit that lies within all of our children so that they may pursue life to his or her fullest human potential and keep the ancient Hellenic culture alive for generations to come!
Our school is secular and children of all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed. We offer an educational model that’s based on an interactive way of teaching and learning. The participation of students in what they learn, and how, is sought after and encouraged
Our courses include a youth acting workshop, art, chess, embroidery, children’s chorus, an adult dance troupe or acting workshop, board and action games, music lessons, and a weekly discussion of the Iliad, as well as our regular curriculum, where students engage in lessons surrounding Greek language, mythology, mathematics, music, arts and crafts, and Pangration.
We at AHP fight for a common purpose: to convey the Hellenic tradition from generation to generation; in other words, to keep Hellenism alive through our children.
AHP is currently breaking ground in a new location. There will be ample space for several classrooms, a Pangration room, and a room with a small stage and floor pillows, where children will learn, read and act out plays, mythology, and Aesop’s fables. Eventually, we plan to add a full-time Greek pre-school.
We need your help! AHP is actively fundraising and seeking donations. Our constructions costs add up to roughly $25,000. Your assistance will help fund this construction so that we can open our doors come September!
Thank you so much for taking the time to look at our campaign!
"Know Thyself."
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Academy of Hellenic Paideia
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Astoria, NY
