GREEK COMMUNITY OF MELBOURNE

Back to Greek School 2012   The 2012 Greek School year is fast approaching and enrolments have taken place this week at all campuses. If you still wish to enrol your child you can do so by downloading and completing a form from our website and sending it by email/fax/post to our offices. Below are the starting dates for all campuses. Albert Park: Saturday 4th February Alphington: Friday 3rd February Balwyn: Monday 6th February / Saturday 4th February Doncaster: Friday 3rd February / Saturday 4th February For more information on enrolment or campus details see our website or call the school principal John Milides on 0416 043 335 Antipodes Festival 25th Anniversary This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Antipodes. The Festival emerged in the late 1980’s with the vision to transcend cultural boundaries and the passion to share our culture and traditions within the State of Victoria. The Antipodes Festival is indicative of the cultural diversity that Melbourne has to offer. We invite you all to celebrate this significant milestone You are all invited to embrace and participate in this year’s celebratory activities thus highlighting the importance of cultural diversity in our society. Glendi 2012 The Greek Community of Melbourne and the Antipodes Festival are delighted to announce that Pantelis Thalassinos will be performing a free concert at the 2012 Lonsdale Street on Saturday 25 February. Thalassinos has one of the greatest voices in Greece, with lyrics that have moved and inspired thousands. The Lonsdale Street Glendi, is a highlight of the Antipodes Festival, attracting over 150,000 people in a single weekend. A free event held in City of Melbourne’s Greek Precinct, Lonsdale Street (between Russell and Swanston Streets), the Glendi (= a party; a feast; to gather and have fun), boasts two main stages showcasing 300 performers, local and international acts, children’s activities, cooking demonstrations and food stalls.  Join us as we celebrate Greek apokries – the tradition of carnivalé, in the heart of Melbourne. It promises to be two days of frivolity, food and free entertainment for the whole family. Lonsdale Street Glendi 25-26 February 2012 Corner Lonsdale & Russell Street, Melbourne2pm-11.30pm FREE