Students and Teachers get together for Olympic-style Celebration As the sun illuminated the school’s open area, students entered proudly, each bearing a different country’s flag, embodying the essence of unity and diversity as part of a comprehensive social studies project. Gathered together, they danced a famous Greek dance along with their Greek teacher Mr. Ioannis...Read More
The annual tradition of the reenactment of the Lighting of the Olympic Flame ceremony took place this March at Plato Academy Clearwater. Greek Celebrations at Plato Academy Schools Click to learn more about the Lighting of the Olympic Flame ceremony. The “Lighting of the Olympic Flame” ceremony is a symbolic event that marks the beginning...Read More
What do we celebrate on March 25th? March 25th is celebrated as Greek Independence Day. This day commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence in 1821, which ultimately led to Greece gaining independence from the Ottoman Empire since the fall of Constantinople in 1453. It is one of the most significant national holidays...Read More
A Celebration of Hellenic Heritage – The Lighting of the Olympic Flame In a lively celebration of Greek culture, students got together for their yearly reenactment of the Lighting of the Olympic Flame ceremony. In modern tradition, the Head Priestess passes the flame to the first torchbearer and then begins the Torch Relay that finishes...Read More
