Hellenic Academy
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{{Infobox school
| name = Hellenic
| image = File:HellenicAcademyLogo.png
| alt = Hellenic Academy Logo
| caption = Hellenic Academy Logo
| motto = {{langx|el|Αίεν αριστεύειν}}
| motto_translation = Always Excellence
| address = 42-46 Basset Crescent, New Alexandra Park
| city = Harare
| country = Zimbabwe
| coordinates = {{Coord|17|46|58|S|31|04|23|E|type:edu_region:ZW|display=inline,title}}
| type = Independent, day high school
| religion = Christianity
| denomination = Greek Orthodox
| established = 2008
| headmistress =
| grades = 1–4, Sixth Form
| grades_label = Forms
| gender = Co-educational
| enrollment = 578 (2016){{cite web |url= http://www.atschisz.co.zw/schools-directory/214/hellenic-academy/ |title= ATS CHISZ HELLENIC ACADEMY » » Schools Directory |website= ATS CHISZ |publisher= ATS CHISZ |access-date= 1 July 2016}}
| system = Zimbabwean
| colours = Blue and White
| tuition = US$2,775.00{{efn|Termly fees, the year has 3 terms.}}
| feeder_schools = Hellenic Primary School
| affiliations = {{ubl|ATS|CHISZ}}
| website = {{URL|www.hellenicacademy.ac.zw}}
| footnotes = {{notelist}}
}}
Hellenic Academy is an independent, co-educational, day school in Harare, Zimbabwe. The school was founded by the local Greek community in 2008.{{cite web |url= http://www.hellenicacademy.ac.zw/About-Us/ |title= Hellenic Academy - About Us |website= Hellenic Academy |publisher= Hellenic Academy |access-date= 24 October 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160114055905/http://www.hellenicacademy.ac.zw/About-Us/ |archive-date= 14 January 2016 |url-status= dead }}
Hellenic is a member of the Association of Trust Schools (ATS) and the Head is a member of the Conference of Heads of Independent Schools in Zimbabwe (CHISZ).{{cite web |url= http://www.atschisz.co.zw/schools-directory/wpbdp_category/senior/ |title= ATS CHISZ Senior » » Schools Directory |website= ATS CHISZ |publisher= ATS CHISZ |access-date= 31 January 2016 |archive-date= 22 December 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151222104653/http://www.atschisz.co.zw/schools-directory/wpbdp_category/senior/ |url-status= dead }}
History
Sports
The sports on offer at Hellenic in summer include cricket, tennis, water polo, swimming, athletics, cross country, triathlon and Rugby 7s.
In winter, the students participate in the following sporting disciplines: rugby 15s, field hockey, X Training, social soccer (for boys) and girls soccer
Clubs and cultural activities
Hellenic has the following cultural activities on offer: Orchestra, String Orchestra, Wind Band, Choirs, Madrigals, Marimbas, Rock Band.{{cite web |url= http://www.hellenicacademy.ac.zw/School-Life/Culture/index.asp |title= Hellenic Academy - Culture |website= Hellenic Academy |publisher= Hellenic Academy |access-date= 24 October 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160304043656/http://www.hellenicacademy.ac.zw/School-Life/Culture/index.asp |archive-date= 4 March 2016 |url-status= dead }}
There are many clubs at Hellenic that students are encouraged to take part in. These include the Greek Culture Club, Baking Club, Drama Club, Art Club, Book Club, Public Speaking, Quiz Club, Environmental Club, Social Dance Club, Golf, Squash, First Aid Club, Robotics Club, Yoga Club, Events Team, Model United Nations Club, Interact Club, Duathlon, Toastmasters, Rugby Referees Club and Flipside.{{cite web |url= http://www.hellenicacademy.ac.zw/School-Life/Clubs/index.asp |title= Hellenic Academy - Clubs |website= Hellenic Academy |publisher= Hellenic Academy |access-date= 24 October 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035413/http://www.hellenicacademy.ac.zw/School-Life/Clubs/index.asp |archive-date= 4 March 2016 |url-status= dead }}
Alumni
- Ananya Kouds — Zimbabwean singer and fashion designer{{cite web |url= https://www.zimbojam.com/meet-ananya-the-marble-eyed-silent-assassin/ |title= Meet Ananya the Marble Eyed Silent Assassin - Zimbo Jam |date= 29 May 2020 |website= Zimbo Jam |accessdate= 4 July 2020}}
- Tinashe Chiura - Zimbabwean-American visual and multimedia artist{{Cite web |title=Tinashe Chiura {{!}} Visual Arts Student |url=https://www.whostinashe.com/ |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=Tinashe Chiura |language=en}}
See also
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References
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External links
- {{URL|www.hellenicacademy.co.zw/|Hellenic Academy Website}}
- {{URL|www.atschisz.co.zw/schools-directory/214/hellenic-academy|Hellenic Academy Profile}} on the ATS website
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Category:Private schools in Zimbabwe
Category:Cambridge schools in Zimbabwe
Category:Co-educational schools in Zimbabwe
Category:Day schools in Zimbabwe
Category:High schools in Zimbabwe
Category:Educational institutions established in 2008
Category:2008 establishments in Zimbabwe