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During “Library Time,” students have an opportunity to select and borrow books of interest to them, as well as to participate in information literacy lessons and complete small projects.  Students can also visit the library and make use of its equipment during breaks in their timetable.

The library participates in the International Baccalaureate PYP (Primary Years Programme), currently in a pilot stage at the elementary schools, through corresponding thematic units and literacy programs aimed at raising children’s awareness of books and reading.

At the Athens College Elementary School Library, we have:

  • 20,500 titles in greek and foreign languages
  • a rich selection of audiovisual materials
  • board games
  • subscriptions to electronic databases
  • an online catalogue
  • 40 computers
  • an interactive whiteboard

 

Harris and Farris

Harris and Farris

This is a story about friendship that defies borders, language barriers and prejudices. 
Author : Giota Alexandrou
Edition : Vivliofono
Class name : 3rd - 4th

Getting to school each day is an exciting adventure.  Endless battles with dragons and monsters and armies of warriors… Unfortunately, the only thing I have encountered the last few days is a tangled mess of gray rags.  I can see it beneath the bridge.  At first I thought someone had discarded some old clothes.  Today, however, the tangled rags moved.   Really, I tell you.  No, it’s not my imagination running wild again.  The tangled rags are movingThe tangled rags arenttangled ragsThey area childA child? And what is it doing down thereAlone… Doesn’t it go to school?  This is a story about friendship that defies borders, language barriers and prejudices.  In the book’s appendices, one will find afterwords and team games from the heroes’ native lands; teachers, however, will also find suggestions on how to approach the story with their students in order cultivate in them a sense of empathy and to help them develop a critical view about attitudes and perceptions.

Addendum from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Representation in Greece.

(from the book’s back cover)

Harris and FarrisAuthor: Giota AlexandrouPublisher: VivliofonoDate of Publishing: 2013Pages: 64For children in grades 3 and 4

[date of posting: May 28, 2015]

 

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