presentation of city of gerakas, 1st secondary school of gerakas, website
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1st Transnational Meeting
Turkey, Anamur 21-22/1/2015
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• Presenting our city, school and website
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• Presenting our activities so far
GERAKAS
•Is the municipal community and the seat of theMunicipality of Pallini in the Regional Section ofEastern Attica with Pallini and Anthousa.
•Is a northern suburb of Athens
•Has 30.000 inhabitants
•Occupies the area of 11 sq.km.
The ancient name Gerakas was"Gargittos". The word Gargittosprobably derives from the ancientGreek "garga" which means theblack poplar, a type of white treewith dark leaves and trunk.Others believe that the namederives from Gargittos who wasan ancient folk hero.
Ancient Times
Ruins from the ancient temple of Athena
Byzantine churches of AgiosDimitrios Street Aetolia, St.George Street, Attica, Saints in Ag.Nektarios, St. John the TheologianSaint John Street and Miaouli
Byzantine Times
Ruins ftom the byzantine church of St. John the Theologian
The modern name "Gerakas"comes from the religious nameof large logothetes Hierax (theIerax-Gerax = falcon), who heldlarge areas of the region in the16th century
Church of St. John
Modern Times
Gerakas is 25 km awayfrom Marathon and itis a part of theAuthentic Marathonroute
City Hall
Cultural Center
Central Square
Swimming Pool Tennis
Handball
Basketball Volley - Tennis
Nursery School (5-6)
Primary School(6-12)
Secondary School(13-15)
High School (16-18)
Educational System in Greece
10-year compulsory attendance
1st Secondary School of Gerakas
1st Secondary School of Gerakas
A school of 200 students and 25 teachersFounded in 1977Housed in the current premises since 1991. Built in a reclining position with great views in three levels. Poplar, pines, acacias and many trees and flowers surround the property and the three levels.
Premises Main Building (1st Level)9 classrooms1 Chemistry Laboratory1 Information Technology Laboratory1 Technology Laboratory1 Library1 Multiple Purpose Hall (plays, concerts, movies, rehearsals, lectures, gym, parties)Headmaster’s OfficeTeachers’ OfficeCantine2nd level Voleyball3rd level Basketball/Football
1st Secondary School of Gerakas
In our school, for the past 20 years, except for the compulsory courses heldfrom 8:15 am to 2:00pm, exist optional courses in hours that suit bothstudents and teachers that aim toincrease knowledgedevelop teamwork and collaborative spirit among students cultivate intimacy relationshipsencourage mutual trust and respect among students and teachers
The end result of these programs is diffused in the community by presentingtheatrical performances and other musical and literary events which take place,both at school, and in the Cultural Center of Gerakas or other institutions.
It is also open to the local community and many of the premises are used by local cultural associations (Gerakas Cretan Association, Association of Women The ERGANI) and also the syndicalistic union of teachers for preparing various cultural activities, events and meetings.
www.protogymnasiogeraka.gr (84.000 visits)
https://www.facebook.com/1oGymnasioGeraka?ref=hl (500 likes)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW1zHbAI2kCxXqkZwivmXFQ(145 uploads, 44 subscribers, 23.000 views)
1st Secondary School of Gerakas
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