Film Education 2023-24

Documentary "D Minor...Off We Go" 

This year, we embarked on an exciting collaborative project with two primary schools, delving into the  world of rebetiko music. To see more details about the project visit the link below.

The Rebetiko Project

One of the end products of the project was the collaborative creation of a documentary that  focused on  the cultural significance of rebetiko highlighting the contributions of Vamvakaris and Tsitsanis, the two legends of rebetiko genre. It features interviews conducted by our pupils with Mr. Korovinis and Mr. Strouthopoulos, whose lives are closely connected to rebetiko. Additionally, it showcases historical sites of Thessaloniki that have significant ties to the rebetiko tradition.

We took part in the 3rd Film Festival for schools at the Olympion cinema.

3rd Film Festival site

Here is our documentary!

 

 

COMMENDATION FOR ARTISTIC PHOTO AND PROJECT PRESENTATION

On May 16th,  2024, our school participated in the photography exhibition held at the Vafopouleio Cultural Center of Thessaloniki. The exhibition, running from May 15 to 31, showcased students' photos and posters on a variety of topics regarding the preservation of nature, environment, animals as well as the preservation of intangible cultural heritage.

Our pupils presented posters with photos on the theme of preserving rebetiko music as part of the intangible world heritage. One of their photos received a commendation for   Artistic Photography.

Artistic Photography Commendation

They also received and shared with our school partners from the 53rd and 54th Primary schools of Thessaloniki a commendation for their presentation of the collaborative project "Rebetiko" and their joined actions for preserving it.

 

Here you can take a look at their project presentation.

ΚΛΙΚ ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΕΥΣΕ ΤΟ ΡΕΜΠΕΤΙΚΟ 

You can read more about the "Rebetiko project here.

THE REBETIKO PROJECT 2023-24

A project about the Greek musical genre of rebetiko which was inscribed on Unesco's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2017. A collaborative project of three schools: the 50th, the 53rd and the 54th Primary schools of Thessaloniki.

REBETIKO KWL CHART

REBETIKO GENRE AND ARTISTS

FAST FACTS ABOUT REBETIKO POSTER

BIOGRAPHY POEM POSTERS

English and Art 

REBETIKO AND RAP / HIP HOP

Differences and similarities

REBETIKO SIGHTS POSTERS

TSITSANIS SQUARE

English and Art 

REBETIKO SIGHTS 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
INFOGRAPHICS

Pupils had a hands-on experience researching the sights of Tsitsanis Square and Yedi Kule-Heptapyrgion. They detected and photographed  environmental problems and created infographics both in Greek & English in order to raise awareness to a wider audience such as their classmates, other schools, their parents, the community. 

ETIQUETTE GUIDE FOR MONUMENTS AND SIGHTS INFOGRAPHICS

They worked in groups and compiled a set of etiquette rules and tips for the visitors and tourists. They held an exhibition at school and took part in an environmental festival organized by the Municipality of Thessaloniki. There, they displayed their infographics among other handicrafts in order to promote an environmentally  friendly behaviour towards monuments and sights.

 

A link for the infographics 

REBETIKO KWL CHART COMPLETED

Festivals and events

We participated in the 3rd Film Festival for schools at the Olympion cinema with our documentary "D Minor...off we Go".

The two posters of our documentary :

Our pupils presented their work and actions for preserving rebetiko at the Vafopouleio Cultural Center.  

ΚΛΙΚ ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΕΥΣΕ ΤΟ ΡΕΜΠΕΤΙΚΟ 

PADLET QR CODE

(actions-interviews-videos-worksheets-questionnaires etc.)

 padlet link 

# Like στο ρεμπέτικο podcast series

 PODCASTING- EUROPEAN SCHOOL RADIO

A series of podcasts featuring the new generation's perspective on rebetiko music. Four short episodes with music, interviews and fun facts. Hope you enjoy it! 

Watch the trailer of our show. 

Visit the link to listen to our show.

# Like στο ρεμπέτικο

Take a look at some photos of the making process.

The TAG feedback strategy

 TAG 

The TAG strategy is a quick and effective way to implement peer feedback in the classroom. It fosters communication skills, positive interaction and critical thinking. TAG stands for:  

T - Tell something you like 

Learners make a positive comment about their peer's work.

A - Ask a thoughtful question

Learners ask a question related to their peer's work. 

G - Give feedback

Learners give feedback to their peers in order for them to improve their work. 

The following worksheets can be used for this strategy.

Group edition worksheet

Watch a video about the implementation of this strategy in the classroom by visiting the following link.

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The Frayer Model

 The Frayer Model

The Frayer Model is a strategy that helps learners to define and understand new concepts or words.It encourages vocabulary development, critical thinking and active  participation. In the center, learners have to write the concept or word under investigation. Then, they provide a definition in their own words. They also, fill in the key characteristics and traits of the concept. Finally, they give examples and non-examples to illustrate the term or concept. Here is a template to use for the strategy. 

To read more about the Frayer Model strategy, visit the link below.

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THE RAFT MODEL STRATEGY

 THE RAFT MODEL

The Raft Model is a strategy that enhances writing skills and encourages students to write from various perspectives. It integrates creativity and critical thinking into writing assignments. The acronym RAFT stands for: 

R - Role (Who are you as the writer?)

A - Audience (Who is your audience?)

F - Format (In what format are you writing? A letter, a report, a diary entry etc.)

T - Topic (What are you writing about?)

The following worksheet can be used while implementing the strategy in the classroom.

Read more about this strategy in the following link.

readingrockets

CLASSMATE BINGO

 

The Classmate Bingo Game is an ice-breaker activity for back to school. Pupils need to go around the classroom, find a classmate who fits the description in their Bingo worksheet and fill in their classmate's name. They have to fill in a different name for each box. The first person who fills all boxes shouts "Bingo" and is the winner. If there is limited time, the winner could be the first person  to  fill five in a row. It's a fun and exciting activity to start the school year off with.

Here is a worksheet for the activity. 

K-W-L CHART

 K-W-L CHART

A K-W-L chart is a graphical organizer that helps students to connect new information to what they already know. Moreover, it encourages inquiry, it sets a purpose for learning and  facilitates reflection on what has been learned. Additionally, it enhances engagement and makes learning interactive and student-centered. The acronym KWL stands for: 

K (Know): what students already know about a topic. 

W (Want to know): what students want to know about the topic.

L (Learned): What students have learned after the lesson. 

To read more about the use of KWL chart in the classroom, you can visit the following link.

readwritethink

Think-Pair-Share Strategy

 THINK-PAIR-SHARE

The "Think-Pair-Share" strategy is collaborative learning technique. The teacher poses a question or a problem that learners have to think about individually. Then,  they pair up with a partner, discuss their thoughts and exchange ideas. Finally, they share their insights with the whole class or a larger group. This strategy fosters independent thinking and communication skills, encourages active participation and enhances understanding through peer discussion. The worksheet below can be used for the implementation of the strategy in the classroom.

To read more about this strategy you can visit the following links.

readwritethink

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EXIT SLIPS

Exit slips or tickets are tools for implementing formative assessment in the classroom.  They are very useful for teachers in order to get immediate feedback from their learners at the end of a lesson or class. They also enhance critical thinking  and metacognitive skills as they encourage learners to reflect on their own learning. Here is an example of an exit slip worksheet.

Exit slips can also be used for a whole class feedback activity after the end of a lesson or a unit. The traffic light exit slip is a nice idea to implement. The red light indicates that learners struggle with concepts or topics, the yellow light means that they have understood a topic but still need some clarifications and the green light indicates the topics that learners have understood well. Here is a colored and a black & white version of a traffic light exit slip worksheet. It can be printed in A3 size and learners can stick post-it notes on it.

To read more ideas about exit slips and  how to implement them in the classroom, visit the following link.

readingrockets

 

NEVER HAVE I EVER GAME

The "Never Have I Ever" game is an engaging way for practising the Present Perfect tense in the classroom. To extend the activity, learners can write their own questions and play the game with their classmates at the beginning of the next lesson. Here is a link to a presentation of the game, which includes questions to use in the classroom. In this version, students are asked to sit down or stand up based on their answers. After the game, a class discussion can be held to highlight the most interesting responses.

NEVER HAVE I EVER GAME

NEVER HAVE I EVER 

EUROPEAN SCHOOL RADIO - MAKE IT HEARD 2024

 

This year we participated in the Student Contest “Make it Heard 2024” entitled "The power of friendship". Our 6th graders created a radio message on the value of friendship.

Their message with the title ''The Ship of Friendship'' is about a ship sailing on the high seas. The passengers are carefree until they hear the captain's warning. The ship is in danger and the passengers have to face a great dilemma. Will they choose to save the ship by giving up their selfish behaviour, or will they choose their selfishness and let the ship of friendship be lost at sea? 

You can listen to the radio message at the following link:

                          THE SHIP OF FRIENDSHIP

We are happy to announce that  a commendation was awarded to the radio message "The Ship of Friendship" for achieving the 13th place in the contest. 

 

European Day of Languages and the Selfish Giant

 26th of September

European Day of Languages

This September Oscar Wilde's masterpiece "The Selfish Giant" inspired my colleagues and I to create a collage with the giant and his garden in Greek, English, French, Italian, Russian and German. Kind words make his garden bloom while hate words make flowers and trees to deteriorate.