Greek Community of Melbourne schools bring Orthodox Easter to life

The Greek language schools of the Greek Community of Melbourne, (GCM), are committed to meaningful and creative learning experiences. That creative approach is clear in their holiday program during the school break.

This year’s holidays coincided with Orthodox Easter, so the program was dedicated to the celebration of Greek Orthodoxy. It highlighted the traditions and customs associated with it.

On Tuesday, April 7 and 8, in Huntingdale and Balwyn, a warm, celebratory program took place. Students explored the meaning of Holy Week through hands-on activities.

Through storytelling and discussion, they journeyed through the events from Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday through to the Resurrection, discovering the customs and traditions connected to each day.

The program also included a wide range of creative activities, such as decorating Easter candles (lambades), cards, and decorative eggs, as well as a special group craft project centred on Holy Week.

A highlight of the program was the sharing of the Resurrection message, with children enthusiastically chanting “Christ is Risen.”

Through this experiential approach, students strengthened their connection to the Greek language, Orthodox tradition, and cultural heritage, combining learning with creativity and play.

The Schools of the GCM offer quality educational initiatives that nurture language, identity, and community, ensuring that traditions are meaningfully passed on to younger generations.