Welcome to our Library!

 

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

 

Fyllos

Fyllos

“Fyllos” is a youthful, fantasy book which, likeall good books of its kind, is for persons of all ages.  “If ever you find yourself surrounded byshady trees and hear the rustling of leaves, the wind whistling through thebranches, do not be afraid, it is my voice telling you secrets,” says the “Songof the forest.”

 
Author : Eleni Glossioti
Edition : Thines
Class name : 5th - 6th grade

“Fyllos” is a youthful, fantasy book which, likeall good books of its kind, is for persons of all ages.  “If ever you find yourself surrounded byshady trees and hear the rustling of leaves, the wind whistling through thebranches, do not be afraid, it is my voice telling you secrets,” says the “Songof the forest.”

Fyllos, like a true Tree-Dweller, knows thateven the stones that never move have a life within them: slow, long andpalpable when you touch them.

A dreamy mood and lots of imaginativenessdominate Elena Glossioti’s text, who, as her biography indicates, was raisedwith adventurous and diverse experiences. Her description of the forest makesone realize how close she has lived to nature and her respect and love for it isconveyed to the readers in “Fyllos.”

Myrto Delivoria’s illustrations are, onceagain, exceptional.  Truly, preciousthings come to us in small packages…

(excerpts from Santra Voulgari’s presentationin Kathimerini newspaper, May 2,2015)

Fyllos Author:  Elena Glossioti Publisher:  ThinesDate of publication:  2015Pages:  128.

For students in 5th and 6thgrades

 [date of posting:  1/13//2016]

 
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