The Greek School of Glasgow operates within the Cathedral's premises and for session 2006/2007 had a roll of around 30 pupils. The operating hours are:
Tuesday 19.00-20.30 Adults
Wednesday 17.00-19.30
Thursday 17.00-19.30
Friday 17.00-19.30
Saturday 09.30-16.00
The Greek School employs 2 teaching staff, while its academic administration and general running is carried out by the School Director. One of the teaching staff is normally appointed either by the Greek or Cyprus Educational Missions.
In addition to the Greek language, pupils are also taught religious history, the history of Greece and Cyprus and also elements of geography of these two countries. Pupils are normally presented for the GCSE examinations in Modern Greek, while the most able ones may take lessons leading to the GCSE in Modern Greek or the Scottish Standard Grade in Classical Greek.
During session 2007/2008, the school is served by the following:
Nondas Pitticas - School Director
Mary Koumpi - Teacher (appointed by Greek Educational Mission)
Kaiti Theohari - Teacher
Ioanna Maria Patsalidou - Teacher
Rev Constantine Papageorgiou - Religious History & Studies
For further details visit the Greek School of Glasgow website.
School webpage
http://members.tripod.com/g-greekschool
Community webpage
http://www.stluke.org.uk