Discussions regarding the future of the Greek Program at the Coburg West Primary School |
![]() Parents present were Revecca Lianeas and John Fotias, whilst the Greek Community was represented by its Vice President and Education Convenor Theo Markos and Manos Tzimpragos, Head of Education at the Greek Community, who has extensive knowledge and firsthand experience in the teaching of Greek in the Victorian public-school system. The meeting was part of the consultation process that started last year, following an announcement by the school that it was to review the specialist programs provided, including the Greek language program. Earlier this year, a survey distributed to parents also sought their opinion on this matter. A petition signed by well over 50 parents, as well as student’s artwork depicting their passion for learning Greek at Coburg West Primary, was handed to the Principal and will be tabled at the next school council meeting. Theo Markos stated that the Community will do everything within its means to ensure that the program continues at the School. “Coburg West, with a history of running a successful Greek program available to children of ALL nationalities for over 30 years has been a shining example of how a truly multicultural, multilingual education curriculum should be run. Parents, the community and more importantly the students, want the program to grow and prosper, not close down! And that will be our aim.” |