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Students as Decision-Makers
2019/04/07
President's Blog: John Dewey, credited as the father of modern progressive education, said, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”
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It's Not Easy Being Green
2019/03/14
It’s Not Easy Being Green Dr. Roxanne Giampapa We haven’t inherited this planet from our parents. We have borrowed it from our children. Dr. Jane Goodall Pinewood’s core values speak to our commitment to supporting students who are curious, creative and caring thinkers. One of the tangible ways in which we are ...
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The Waterworks Museum
2019/02/19
Grade 2 visit the Waterworks Museum! Thessaloniki is an exciting place to visit, boasting 15 UNESCO declared World Heritage sites. The Walls of the city, churches, monasteries and a Byzantine bath, are included in the UNESCO list. They are all creations of unique architecture and rare religious art, necessary to be preserved in t...
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Principal's Letters February 2019
2019/02/07
Dear Pinewood Parents, As I sit here in my new office, looking out the window at the gray clouds and the rain falling down, I am reminded of the journey I embarked on last year in August. I gave up everything (including my son to college) and moved here to Greece. Since then, I have undergone many changes - both personally and profe...
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Pinewood Holocaust Remembrance Day
2019/01/29
Remembering the Holocaust and letting students entirely lead the event can be described as the definition of a challenge. Such is the horror that the victims experienced and so strong the emotions arising from studying the history of those times that mistakes of any sort can very easily be made. And yet, having faith in the capacities ...
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Thessaloniki: Metamorphoses of a City
2019/01/16
A Host Country Studies Trip to the Macedonian Struggle Museum Foundation in Thessaloniki “Thessaloniki: Metamorphoses of a city” For their Host Country Studies course, Grade 6 students are exploring the history of Thessaloniki since the beginning of the academic year. Visiting the Macedonian Struggle Museum Foundation and taking ...
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The 12 Labors of Hercules
2018/11/14
Host Country Studies Trip to the “The 12 Labors of Hercules” Mythological Thematic Park Grade 1 On the 6th of November Host Country Studies students visited a Thematic Park full of energy and colour, a place where mythology breathes its magic. Dream Workers and Ekcason Exhibitions, collaborating with TIF-Hellexpo, create...
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Secondary Principal's Letter
2018/11/06
Dear Pinewood Families: During this Halloween week, as we were greeting, many of you helped shoot baskets in the hoop on top of Mr. Jenkins’ head, as we announced that "Pinewood helps students achieve their goals." We also wore neon super sun-blocking glasses that helped us spread Pinewood’s vision. And, you saw us dressed as two ...
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EYP & Elementary Principal's Letter
2018/11/06
Dear Pinewood Parents, Wow! What a month! The leadership team here at Pinewood went to Athens for the NESA Leadership Conference. This consisted of 5 days of learning, sharing and cooperating with other International schools. As you can see, a great time was had by all and it was an enriching experience providing us with many strate...
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World History 10: RETHINK Project
2018/11/01
As of Monday and for a period of three weeks, World History 10 students will be participating in the RETHINK project, an initiative of the CDRSEE (Center for Democracy and Reconciliation in Southeast Europe). Adopting the Kindertransport module by the House of the Wannsee Conference, students will be involved in a series of workshop...
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World Food Day 2018!
2018/10/25
Submit your family recipe for our International Cookbook! On Tuesday, October 16th, the students at Pinewood American International School came together to celebrate World Food Day. The theme of the day was #zerohunger. There were many activities dedicated to spreading this message and creating awareness. Upper elementary student...
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Teaching a Second or Foreign Language through Literature
2018/10/22
Dr. Soula Mitakidou, Pinewood Board of Trustee Member, delivered the Plenary Talk at a local TESOL event. Pinewood's English teacher and TESOL Board Member, Dr. Linda Manney, was there to report! On September 30, 2018, Professor Soula Mitakidou, School of Primary Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, gave an inspiri...
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The Archaeological Park of Leivithra
2018/10/11
Host Country Studies Trip to the Archaeological Park of Leivithra, on the lower slopes of Mount Olympus “The Archaeological Park of Leivithra, inspired by the nature, the myth and the history of Olympus, introduces an alternative way of development aiming at an active connection between the past and the present focusing on the ever...
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President's Report
2018/10/08
President’s Report September 2018 Enrollment 2018 – 2019 Current total enrollment: 339 (ended last year with 333) Core Values I am delighted to present Pinewood’s new core values as the enduring attributes that we use to drive our decisions and actions. They aim to provide a valued school climate that cultivates...
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EYP/Elementary Principal's Monthly Letter
2018/10/02
Dear Parents, I have now been in Greece for 7 weeks. While I miss my son terribly, I am very happy to be here in Thessaloniki and to have landed at Pinewood. My son is at university in the states and is doing well. I am continuing my pursuit of the Greek language and one day soon, I will take on Greek driving. On Friday, our elem...
